HERO4 Silver vs Black - When more is not better

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In this GoPro Tips and Tips and Tricks video I talk about my thought on the differences between the HERO4 Black and HERO4 Silver.
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[@ezikiel121212]

120fps = less light hitting the sensor. Less light = more ISO for exposure. More ISO = Grain. You're test shot was low light, in properly lit environments grain is not an issue.

[@1in7.8b]

Kyle, I love your channel. The best thing about your work is that you don't have a bunch of filler garbage videos. Everything you tell us or show us is awesome and worth out time. I really appreciate this!

[@chuyjesusdamian]

Who else thought he was going for the forward backflip @ 01:55

[@piers927]

lol me too it was so anti climatic

[@J.Kuhn2025]

same dude i thought he was going to huck a gainer lol

[@billybraybrook6897]

I did

[@cloax-raider2891]

It’s called a gainer not being rude

[@Frontline.Motivation]

I JUST bought a Silver, and was having second thoughts to go and exchange it for a black, but you just helped me feel better and more confident about my purchase. Thank you sir.

[@oDiProductions]

Ordered the silver earlier today and this video makes me glad I did! Thanks for the explanation.

[@martinmartinmartinnmartin1380]

How is it?

[@MichaelCicconeExplores]

I totally agree with everything in this video. I bought the Go Pro 4 Silver at REI because it was less expensive. I enjoyed it quite a bit, and thought that I should return it to get the Go Pro 4 Black. As soon as I took it out of the box I realized that it was not at all what I wanted. The screen is essential. I need to see that I am getting the video I think I am getting, and review them ASAP. Also the touch screen that you get on the Go Pro Black when you add the screen backpack is terrible. Using the Go Pro Black with the Screen Backpack eats up battery many many times faster than the Go Pro 4 Silver with the built in screen. Needless to say I took the Go Pro 4 Black back to REI the next day to get my Go Pro Silver back, only to find that it was damaged out, and can not be resold. I was allowed to get the Go Pro Silver new again, but told that I could not return it unless there was a manufacturer's defect. I think that Go Pro needs to be very clear about the big differences in features (screen vs. no screen) on it's cameras and descriptions. These cameras are kept behind glass in the store, and you cannot actually see the camera or know what is different until you take it out of the box at which point it can't be resold. The paper explaining features that was printed out at the store did not state that the Go Pro Black does not have a screen.

[@Inp3erp3tuity]

I stumbled on this video and after watching it I was sold on a silver. After some research it is better to get the black with the LCD display. It's a much better camera with many more features. And with the display it's easy to navigate just like the silver. I hope this helps someone.

[@jakcarn4184]

thank you so much you have made me make up my mind into buying the gopro hero silver 4

[@MrJavy051]

Thank you for this straight forward review. I was leaning towards the Silver but I didn't know enough about the two to make a decision. Thanks again.

[@HaymanHarrison]

I have the GoPro Hero 4 Black with the LCD Touch Bacpac. I find it perfect and am not regretting my purchase at all

[@ehdbom]

MineMacOfficial i agree too, but every people don't have that Money to buy that the silvers is so much cheaper compared to black with lcd backpac

[@dawgcanjumphigh]

+Jonteee673 anyone can go around spending $500 on that. with a little saving of money, that's possible. I spent about $500 on a hero 4 silver when I got it. it needed a specific micro SD card for it to work also. but again, the Hero 4 Silver is expensive also.

[@anifyz]

+willysmitty yes

[@BikesDrones]

Hi Kyle, short sharp and to the point. I have both the silver and the black. Like you the silver is favourite for everyday and I use the black for the drone where I will need greater cropping.

[@filmitpro]

Thanks for the information! I still am shooting for the gopro hero 4 black but it was very helpful to an opinion that was not constantly saying how great the gopro 4 black is. Thanks again!

[@louieanderson2847]

After just 1:27 mins you opened my eyes. Now I know what I have to buy (Hero 4 Silver). Thank you!

[@keegangopro9306]

Hey Kyle, I was just wondering if you can buy third party batteries and if they would work with the Hero 4 Silver...do you know. I just want to have like 2 or 3 extra batteries because I spend a lot of time traveling and in a car and on a plane, etc. And I would rather not pay $30 or $40 for one extra battery. Thanks!

[@Zrathor]

Glad I watched this I almost bought the black assuming it was automatically the better camera. Saved myself some money getting the silver instead and I'm very happy with my decision to switch. The features of the silver are much better for what I want to use my GoPro for.

[@VitallyZilber]

No night time-laps for silver, though. Regarding the grainy video of 120fps I bet that was due to the luck of light. 1/120 exposure is not enough to get the desired amount of light in to this small camera, thus ISO is high and the grain is high as well. Try sunny day next time.

[@priorsb11]

The silver does have the night-lapse feature.

[@VitallyZilber]

It actually does, thanks!

[@JoeyD3]

My wife won a GoPro hero 4 black edition at her company party. Needless to say I was stoked!! Lol! But if I were to pay for one I'd get the silver.

[@anifyz]

There is an attachment for a screen for the black but it does hurt the battery

[@mikecampbell4866]

answered all my questions and said something I didn't think of so very informative.. made my decision very easy! cheers!

[@fieldsoftorment1]

You forgot to mention that the black also has a audio converter that allows you to use many high end microphones making the audio vastly better. I record live music and the black is a way better camera for my needs. I do agree however the silver is more user friendly.

[@HaidenMcGrath]

Excellent review, straight forward with great information. After using the GoPro Hero 4 Silver, everything you said was relevant. Helped me decide straight away. Thanks!

[@alwaysmoody800]

Great info.video. I'm researching my first go pro and YOU made my choice simple, thank you so much. I would have gone back and forth between 3 plus black..4 silver or 4 black. Thank you for doing your research and saving me hours and hours of research. Clear concise review and straight forward. Subed and grateful for your help. David

[@MultiTerpen]

You are so close to 100k!!! :D

[@kylemartin101]

One or two days!

[@alwoodsmodellingmayhem]

Thanks very much for this review as I will be buying a GoPro for the first time and really needed advice like this. Hero4 Silver it is.

[@piocruz6244]

True! I went back to best buy to return the black and got the silver 4 and way better easier and battery is good. With the black my battery dies quicker because I needed to use the go pro app to see what I was shooting and review my footage. Also the black battery does over heat real quick gets really hot i don't know if it can affect the camera for being that hot. Over all I tried both and silver is better

[@Jack_Lange]

think its time to shoot a video about what GoPro equipment you have and how you store it all!

[@TheFishtal9]

Typo at 2:44. "The word I'm looking 'FOR' is..." I'm glad I got the SIlver and can't wait to take it to HI!

[@ROTTERtube]

great video. if you want TRULY AWESOME SLO MO, use your iPHONE 6!! it's amazing, as it shoots in 240 FPS! this is double what go pro does and it's in 1080.

[@MultiTerpen]

Is there any accessory i can fit on my gopro that allows me to zoom?

[@masonjordan968]

No, its an action camera so its not meant to zoom , although it would be handy at times :)

[@MultiTerpen]

Mason Jordan i know.. but i want to use my gopro, but i need to use my cannon 7d. because the gopro doesn't zoom.. I like the gopro better because it is so little and light

[@masonjordan968]

Yeah i know what you mean , also you dont have to worry about water damage

[@MultiTerpen]

***** i want to adjust the zoom while i am filming..

[@logan3322]

I think there is a lens that ive seen but dont know of it zooms

[@surajitghosh4172]

Useful and straight forward tip. Thanks Kyle!

[@1234clemmy]

So close to 100k!!!! Great Job!

[@liameverson8103]

Can you do a review on the backbone modification for the gopro

[@marcohutter4159]

hey can you do a review on the EEEKit - Bundle Diving Kit for Gopro HD Hero 4 3+ Floating Hand Grip/Backdoor Case+Anti-fog Insert+ Pouch - Black? the description says it is for hero 4 3+ but the picture doesn't look like it in the picture. Open to public to reply. Thank you.

[@Lifeisawheelie]

2.7k 60fps is invaluable for motorsports. Allows us to zoom, stabilize, slow and still produce a great fullhd video. And now with 720p 240fps!

[@djlopes_com]

Thank you have made me make up my mind into buying the GoPro Hero Silver-4

[@KevTheHunter1]

Thank you for this quick comparison. Might get the silver in the end. I was thinking the black since a popular airsoft store evike.com is having a sale right now for the Hero 4 black for 300, but amazon has the silver for a lot less so I might just stick with the silver 4. Again thanks for breaking it down easily and efficiently.

[@mtbfiend4170]

KevTheHunter1 yea i was thinking of getting the 4 black cuz its for 300 and u save 150 but the battery life and built in lcd for the silver makes the silver more worth the money in my opinion

[@SOFishing]

Thanks for another great video!! Your wisdom with these camera's helped me decide on the 4 silver. I could not agree with you more. Most the the footage I do is with my 4 silver. I do however have a 3+ silver just to get a different angle in recording. Easy to use and awesome video. Btw, with are you thoughts on the 2.7k at 30fps? I haven't used that setting yet. I really only use the 1080p-60 or 1080p-60 Superview for what I record. BTW, I subscribed to your channel, take care.

[@ceeIoc]

Does the gopro take decent pics? I'm debating between this and a digitial cam

[@SR71BBFLYER]

Solid review. I feel the same. I have two Silver editions.

[@kylemartin101]

Nice! Thanks for the support

[@Timtotheworld]

Hey Kyle with today's gopro firmware update would you still recommend the hero silver over black? As far as the average consumer ...720p with 240 fps and 2.7k at 60 fps in the black is very nice haha.... Anyways keep making videos and congrats on the 100,000k subs

[@hxsm8090]

Tim bright it is. but usable footage even on cinema is only 24fps. more fps should be for you to work around with. it doesnt make a difference whether it's 24p or 60p or 240p if you're still gonna play it on tv. that's why the black is for professional or content creator. if u're just gonna leave it in hard drive for memories, take pictures on your travel, frame everything yourself, then just get the silver. if you're using it on drones, dolly, and strictly action cam, and as a content creator, then black is a better choice. i'm backpacking cross continent, so silver is obviously my choice.

[@EDJK]

thats why im glad i didn't turn down the Silver im keeping that and also my Black Edition

[@MrOffshore]

Now the bit question is should we wait for upcoming GoPro 5...and will GoPro fail again by giving important features to the NOT TOP OF THE LINE model, yes I am talking about the Black NOT having a built-in monitor. Question...if you add an LCD backpack to the GoPro 4 Black, do you get the same features and ease of use as the GoPro 4 Silver??

[@a_r_a_i_z_a]

+Rich Schnippel Yes. I have the GoPro Hero 4 Black + LCD BacPac and I love it. Also, with the Hero 4 Black, you could just use the GoPro app on your phone or tablet and also have the same features as the Silver or LCD BacPac. It connects to the camera via WiFi/Bluetooth and gives the same controls + preview.

[@albertomarcano1144]

You know, I was researching what GoPro to upgrade too and almost EVERYONE point towards the Silver as being better overall camera. So, I went Silver.

[@ikatinic14]

hi kyle, love your videos. i hope you will keep making them forever. i got a question on the 4 silver. am i wrong or is the 4 silver basically the 3+black with a touch display? saludos from switzerland

[@58xxDJ]

I have the 4 Silver. I loved it!!😍

[@neededcow]

hey kyle! just a quick idea for a video, i know i would love to see a video with the best render settings for each go pro!!

[@ChristopherLMunoz]

4K 30fps. hands down, no question about.

[@stektirade]

you will never get true 4k unless you are hooking it directly up to your tv or monitor so it = worthless

[@titin235]

thanks you made my choice easier i was on black or silver. getting the silver

[@callofbooti]

thanks for this video! now i know wich one i want. i'm going for the silver gopro

[@almeidalino5169]

Hi, nice video, thanks for the comparison... But I need your opinion, because I don't know which one I will buy to film on my motorbike, driving fast... Thanks... Is the hero4 silver good for that? Thank You!

[@PizzlesTechTime]

I just got a 4K GoPro style camera in for review and I'm having issues with image Distortion and grain. This is my first GoPro style camera so I'm wondering why 4K is looking so terrible? Can they even call it 4K if the image that's produced is awful looking?

[@seanylens4105]

He is 400 subs away from 100k, great videos!

[@KamotzII]

Wish I saw your video a long time ago. I definitely would've saved myself $100 and gone with the Silver edition instead.

[@Quesor7]

so, the battery is better on the silver then black if so would you recmmend the silver for motovlogs?

[@rbruce63]

Would you upgrade from a Hero 3 White to a Hero 4 Silver (used or new old stock) or to a Hero 5 Black (new)?

[@Yolo-qg3gl]

Can u please do a review on a Toshiba Camileo X-Sports

[@TheChaoticDad]

Have you had any problems with your silver? Over heating or freezing?

[@temblekec]

What a great review!!!!! Thanks man!

[@IsmaelSilvaOficial]

Hi Kyle! I am in doubt about go pro 4 Silver video quality comparing to Black. The battery life last longer on Silver, that's awesome. I don't need 4k, is the video quality equal or at least very similar comparing Silver and Black? I am gonna use the go pro for video in a studio with Chroma key and some videos outside. Thanks.

[@Kolby9241]

Hero 4 silver would be a good choice.

[@kc0isw]

Do you have remove the battery on sliver when get low or can plug a battery pack with micro USB to power it longer like more than 3 hours. Also is 64gb the limit it can record to even you put a 128 or 256gb card or higher card.

[@KillerFoods]

thanks man, purchasing the silver now

[@serge470]

Thanks for the video, I go for Silver!

[@andrewpiesch1089]

Hello, I got the GoPro Hero recently. What does NTSC/PAL mean in the settings menu mean?

[@pk8312.]

I love your videos keep up the good work :P

[@rohinbakrania347]

Do you know why my GoPro is only filming 1080 50fps in superview when it used to film at 60fps also in superview?

[@davidventura7247]

+Rohin Bakrania check format, you changed ntsc to pal. try it ;)

[@billekroosjr1086]

I was wondering is there a way to to adjust the volume on the gopro 4 thanks?

[@boraergor5417]

hopefully I'll be buying the silver one

[@brandycox9351]

I just ordered a Hero 4 Black for my trip in a few weeks. I was under the impression that the Silver could not record in 4K. Now I see reviews saying that it can? I'm very much regretting my purchase right now. Ahh!

[@jesse4138]

It records 4k at 15 frames per second. 😊

[@brandycox9351]

JesseVlogsIt Now that I've had the Black for a few weeks, I am very happy with it. Glad I didn't go with the Silver. 15 fps isn't good at all.

[@jesse4138]

Funny, I'm choosing the silver over the black because more battery life. Brandy Cox

[@brandycox9351]

JesseVlogsIt I was worried about that too, but honestly, you hardly notice if you bring multiple batteries. Fortunately, the kit I got came with two extras and when I'm out I hardly break into the second battery. Admittedly, I've only run 1080p rather than 4k. I'm gearing up for 4k soon. However, side by side comparisons of low light footage still makes me quite jealous. I love shooting in low light and the Silver takes the cake. Haha! Why couldn't they just mix the two? *sigh*

[@RobsongdBr]

+Brandy Cox Brandy, where did u get extra batteries? I need more, too expansive.

[@PJGGolfer]

Hi Kyle, what do you recommend for video golf swings?

[@LifeOnTwoWheelsClips]

Does any of these cameras come with a feature to reduce wind noise so you can hear exhaust better?

[@ohshelby4548]

Nope no camera has that

[@redtapemusic]

+ohshelby Its done with foam windshields, which will work with most cameras, though you'd probably have to make one to fit a GoPro

[@itscroc_]

Man will you choose the 4 silver even if they're both at the same price?

[@markzleton9590]

Wich is better thx for answering i am gonna buy but wich is better?

[@gbro10playsminecraft]

Silver.

[@TomKaszuba]

I have the Hero 4 Silver and it is really great. However I am having a problem with one thing. After one minute the LCD screen turns down the brightness.. I almost can't see what's on the screen. The whole point of me choosing the silver was the LCD monitor. I shoot videos where I need to see the screen clearly 100% of the time. I have the LCD touch display set to Sleep: "Never". It's also set to Brightness: High (which is where I need it) What can I do to fix this? Thanks very much

[@sollar5188]

Look into the settings:)

[@theotherblucheeze]

which one has wifi connection gopro hero 3 or hero 4.i am a new user, please advice

[@aimanechouhaibi7397]

so the hero 4 black does not have back screen and the hero 4 silver hese?

[@pigletandeeyore.1199]

Is it worth getting the LCD screen for the hero4 if I'm shooting in 1080P? I know in 4K it overheat with one on?

[@ConnorCole65432]

Which one should I get

[@tranki1986]

Great review ! Thank You !

[@TruthSeekerAi]

i love the sliver too great info advice and review. 1 love A.i nyc

[@3vimages471]

Thanks ... you decided for me; getting the silver!

[@sebastianbustamante2326]

which mini SDcard would you recomend??

[@4mulas]

as owner of both, i agree with him

[@scottChapman25]

But you can buy the back pack LCD screen

[@kailiuvideographernewyork2731]

Damn, we want the gopro has screen, but the counter at b&h does not point the difference, and we end up bought the black version.

[@RealLifeEddy2K]

How do these compare to the Sony X1000V 4K Action Cam?

[@drewsmith7438]

I got my first GoPro for Christmas and I got the hero 4 silver and everytime after I take a photo or video it say camera busy I didn't know if it was normal or not

[@toyarj37]

Your card is slow not the camera....use a 633x you won't have that issue

[@christianbjurensand9334]

Love My GoPro Silver

[@edwx19]

I need it for may drone i work on s the social videos, what your think ?

[@rkmusic24]

thanks for this review!

[@alfonsourban8697]

i buy black , and now I want the gray, the black that has no camera and costs more and I think that is about the same quality...

[@luukasovaska6075]

Does a the battery BacPac work on the Hero 4 silver?

[@kylemartin101]

Yes

[@johnrain9111]

Get GoPro HERO4 SILVER here: plus.google.com/115964035415115783223/posts/RjgQigLWEUo

[@LeeHoMusic]

will gopro hero 4 silver work without sd card is there any memory in the camera?

[@peytonneal1021]

no, you need an sd card

[@LeeHoMusic]

+Peyton Neal thanks.

[@Architectofawesome]

Thanks very helpful advice even now ^^

[@markuslh]

Is the battery life longer even when using the screen?

[@drzockerCoC]

Yes

[@freekin_]

Thank you, this was helpful!

[@Caraholic.v8]

gopro hero3+black or hero4 silver?

[@joeys-wooden-spoon]

thanks for the video... subscribed

[@WallabyPhil]

Very useful. Thanks.

[@AnglerDanNE]

Still getting the black I don't care about price and have the stuff to upload in 4K. Also don't like the touch screen on silver. And for the battery then I'll just buy like 5 extra batteries. Big deal. Idk maybe my opinion but.

[@bonzer]

What if I want to shoot and make little short films? Not like a movie type film but sort of short yet professional looking ones. I mean like small ones that i can make and edit and put on youtube. What would you recommend? Anyone have any thoughts?

[@Wetkeazle]

+Aboelmatty Gopro.com lets you download Gopro Studio for free. I found it easy to use, even for a video dummy like me. You can find some Gopro studio tutorials here on youtube. HTH.

[@bonzer]

Thank you!

[@heliurgutierrez7457]

Hi!, I make films, based on what you say I would go for a DSLR for makings movies, specifically the Canon EOS 70D, is great for filming and can handle up to an hour filming without cuts, I would not recommend you GoPro for movies because it doesn't have that much features as a normal camera like zoom but if you still want to go for Hero4 Silver. I have both, Hero4 silver and black and I would recommend silver over black totally, plus Silver it's cheaper. Cheers!

[@bonzer]

Thanks brotha!

[@Aartwood]

I'm still using my hero 2 and 3 lol when I save enough for the 4 I'm sure hero 6 will be out lol