Let's REALLY TEST the HERO 11 BLACK: Didn't expect this!

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[@GoPro]

Thank you for really putting the HERO11 Black through it all 💪

[@dennispikephotography]

And in doing so, showing everyone that the 11 is not worth the upgrade! Even if you have an 8.

[@skatingaviationiii9988]

@@dennispikephotography so true

[@TheLoamRanger]

Cheers! It’s definitely my go-to chin mount camera from now on. Hyperview is 🤌

[@lars_atx]

@@TheLoamRanger really great camera test and review. I am really excited about the Mini, bummed it has built in battery as I run my Hero10 w/o battery inside and a USB external battery for cooler longer run times. Really helps w/ Texas summer heat. Don't really ever use the displays, either phone or QR codes for changing settings.

[@sethbooney3007]

@@TheLoamRanger don't know if you notice but the looks like yiur moving slower in the 10 then faster threw 11

[@dennispikephotography]

I didnt even notice much of a difference between the 8 and 11 when they were next to each other. Gopro hasn't had any significant upgrades since the 7. Snore gopro. I am curious about the 11 mini though

[@nebnollock5198]

You could definitely tell the 8 was shaker but wasn't that big of a different tbf, then with the 10 vs 11 there is practically no difference lol

[@bigslacker666]

Same, he was acting like it was a huge improvement but I legit couldn't tell. Probably matters to video-heads but for regular people why spend the $$ for tiny improvements?

[@stratdax4028]

@@bigslacker666 you can probably tell when you're watching the actual video files, but when it's put through the KZbin compression and you're watching on your phone all the details are lost.

[@pmedic523]

The 11 mini from what I understand is the exact same as the 11 black just with no screens and a mount on the bottom and the back. Also it has an integrated battery I believe.

[@motoweenies4431]

watching this video made me feel better about my 8. I feel like the only take away was the 11 was slightly more realistic in color, the FOV, and stability/shutter speed of course. But nowhere significant enough to notice unless you told someone, unless you really have an eye for it.

[@casestudymtb]

All I hear is that the 10 just got even cheaper. Bonus. Just in time for my 4 to completely crap out.

[@omichelini]

hahaha I'm on that very same boat!

[@TheyForcedMyHandLE]

Hero 8 here I come!

[@alexisonbike3652]

Man the hero 8 is such a good camera

[@BenNdjami]

The only honest x3 and GoPro 11 review on KZbin. I really appreciate it!!

[@SourPatchPuss]

What Ive learned from this is the HERO10 Black I just bought a month or two ago is perfectly fine.

[@AGMTB.]

I bought mine around the same time. The only camera I might swap it for is the Mini

[@janeblogs324]

Yup, unless you are using the gopro to take still images it seems

[@RookYZRM1]

I’ve still got Hero3 Black cameras shooting great footage.

[@AverageDaveVideos]

@@RookYZRM1 I have mine as well, but the battery life drove me nuts (even with new ones) and it just wasn't as sharp. I went for an Osmo Action and it's been a dream by comparison. Battery lasts longer than I need, picture is a million times better, etc.

[@RookYZRM1]

@@AverageDaveVideos I had a bunch of friends that worked at GoPro so I accumulated a bunch of cameras over the years, would show up early to group rides and mount cameras to everyone's bike and Wifi them all to my handle bar remote...Hero3's, Black3's, Black4's, Sessions, Black5's, Black6's...they all pump out great footage.

[@LiveLaughJordan-oi6tg]

I personally thought the 8 black looked better in the earlier comparison!

[@mattsmith2015]

Same.

[@SteveWB]

Totally agree lol

[@patfish3291]

i was right because of the shorter shutter, but It's too close to make a update from the 8.

[@chameleonpogono]

I was thinking the same thing. I kept gravitating over to the Hero 8 video. During his ride down, the 11 looked darker which caused it to have less detail.

[@henklooose2372]

Same here....

[@solarski1489]

Is it necessary to put a case on the gopro to drive on similar routes? I'm afraid that if the camera gets hit with something it will break the lens cover or the screen.

[@ChenzosWorld]

Moral of the story, hero 8 Black is really all you need

[@code144]

Hero 8 ! just as good! ill take it

[@MrCjrodriguez]

Superb review! The Insta360 X3 has the greater advantage in terms of versatility and performance in my humble opinion..

[@omichelini]

X3 vs Hero 11 was a really interesting test. Since I also snowboard, I'll probably go with the Insta360 if it can handle an external mic for better audio (I didn't actually like the audio on the test).

[@sgent]

Have you tried max lens mod with this? Seems you can only get 2.7k with it

[@IImperviious]

I got the Insta 360 Go 2 last year, and the square aspect ratio is phenomenal for mountain biking! Super happy to see the HERO11 upgrade!

[@SpokesmanMTB]

8 Black looked better to me. (At 2:50). Cleaner frames, no overall blur. Viewed on a 4K 10-bit display. Honestly, the Hypersmooth at 8:46 (with 16x ND) seems to me to be too blurry. Noise aside. The motion blur is great, I know that's important for action, but it's (IMHO) too much. I'd dial it back - maybe an 8x ND? Or less? The footage at 10:23 looks pretty good to me (a lot of artifacts, but not super noticeable when playing the video, only when paused). I'm getting an 11, upgrading form a 9. Should be an improvement, and I cannot wait to play with the settings. I primarily shoot flat and grade in FCP, and I've been VERY happy with my 9 settings (from your video a few years ago). Thanks for all the hard work, I appreciate your reviews and info!

[@DaStuntChannel]

Fuck yeah I just got the 8 black and I thought the 8 looked better

[@yasunorikamata1662]

I am Japanese. Your video was most inspiring. I have decided to buy HERO11. Please keep making fun videos. Thank you for your ministry.

[@c0dered987]

Yup, this just locked me in for another year for my 8 black. Looked sharper, and brighter in the video, and with youtubes compression its honestly hard to see the difference anyway. Battery life has not been a problem as after about an hour of recording im down to take a break and swap batteries.

[@SidiNic]

I still love my hero 8, so stable and crisp quality!

[@everdigan2251]

x3 all the way! as i seeing the graphics on both i prefer to have the X3 360 action cam

[@ichewtoast111]

The 8black looked amazing.

[@klbalcantara]

Gopro11 vs Insta360 RS video pls. Was gonna buy insta360 rs soon then this got release, im into mtb as well and wanting to get the 3rd person view of the insta360, but now im in a dilemma, help pls.

[@rubbersidedown5620]

Personally I thought the sound was better on the GoPro than the Insta. The insta sounded "tinny" to me, kinda like old analog 70s music. Really impressed with how far the Insta has come compared to their last version. More competition in the market the better!

[@jits2q127]

Forces gopro to actually make some small improvements instead of only having to make the 10 an 11

[@zariej3712]

a A year ago the audio of X2 is crap, now I can't believe what I heard when I Ryan switched the audio to the X3. Its bonkers

[@VernalFilm]

Good review! Will we see a comparison against DJI Action 3? You are one of the few to specify the settings you compare at which is an important detail.

[@Hippida]

From watching, I noticed the 11 on your preferred settings seemed to have a crisper image, and I could catch significantly more details like, individual leafs on trees and more details on the tree trunks. Both the 10 and 360 had more blur overall, but ofc, both cameras did their job

[@T4nkcommander]

Excellent review and comparisons as always. Was thinking much smaller upgrades, but the 8x7 and Hyperview modes are killer. Already ordered mine. So which mode do you find yourself preferring for POV? 8x7 with manual editing or Hyperview for the simplicity? Given the nature of your biking shots, Hyperview seems to make sense, but I'm wondering more for general use POV where the distortion is more noticeable.

[@patfish3291]

i have the 8 Black and i don't see a big progression with the 11 ...the only reason would be the new battery because I use it often in the cold. I think, that GoPro need also a optical stabilization, a bit bigger sensor and more than 130 Mps to capture all details at fast runs.

[@emmett.shredz]

When is the winsport bike park video going to come out?

[@bensonbikingbeyond1494]

I'm curious to see what mountain biking looks like with horizon lock

[@mark20040]

Thats right folks....The 8 is fine for most people as shown here 💪💪

[@EPICWILDETAILING]

I never owned a GoPro before. I’m going for a 1month trip to the Philippines in December and snowboarding in March 2023. I also need an action camera while I do my auto detailing videos. I’m leaning more towards between GoPro10 or 11?. What do you guys think?

[@Waffleir0n]

Nice test, but the camera is a huge dissapointment. Why can't gopro make a camera with a bigger sensor?!? I know mtb'ers are more in need of low light performance than many other sports, but that's basically the only thing that sucks on action cameras these days.

[@Ynot_Ride]

Got the 10, wont upgrade till 14-15 when then the new processor comes out Think if they stay with this processor for 12-13 will end up like 8-9 and crash more and more if the ad new feature like 6k or even 8k

[@johnny_123b]

I can't tell a difference compared to hero8 on my huge screen. There is a lot of youtube compression and that's about it.

[@DeanSimons]

Where do you get your wind mufflers from?

[@TNW84]

Will the new Enduro battery work in the Hero 10?

[@allenkvextreme]

I prefer the Audio in the GoPro Hero 11 over the Insta 360. Although the Insta 360 is louder and the voice has more treble, the sound of the Insta 360 is more harsh and more distorted. Sometimes a more dull sound that is more smooth and more pleasant to the ear is better than a crispy but distorted sound.

[@robertconrad6802]

hard to tell with compression, but how is iq of x3 single lens vs 5.3k on the 11?

[@curaytv3738]

Wow sana all may ganyan...sana someday makaroon din ako ng ganyan camera para sa pag ba vlog

[@Ceriva09]

have you considered the "mini" version of the GoPro 11? it seems to be a great choise considering its most likely lighter and less of a profile (hopefully nice for mounting under the visor)

[@BGWordneemig]

I need one of this Hero 11 black for my Mtb videos! Now i have an 8black.

[@countryboy1776]

1:41 Use your max settings. Me: well my laptop can't play 4K 60 so tough luck.

[@netposerx]

Waiting for my Insta360 X3 to also test against my Hero10. I also found a KZbinrs that makes an "L" bracket for the X3 so it can sit horizontal on the chesty.

[@Paulmtb]

Are u planning on oing a Action 3 vs gopro11 video ? That's the one we all want to see

[@willbros1499]

Ditto!!

[@DarkyMoto]

Ended up getting the X3. Thanks for this!

[@remdehair.]

i am still in doubt, can you let me know how it is holding up? I currently have a hero 9 but want to upgrade to x3 or hero 11 because I need a bigger range of field.

[@DarkyMoto]

@@remdehair. look at my tktk darkydotgg im using my x3 on my moto riding. Might help you m8 so far its been good to me. Im loving the colors

[@DarkyMoto]

Tiktok*

[@tonyb2760]

Thanks for making this video because it further confirms my decision to stick with my 9. I also prefer the color of the 360 vs the 11 because in my opinion it was more natural where the 11 looks a bit saturated and the pine barks was more red and mushy than natural. Again, thank you

[@switch2324]

Just concidering buying a hero 12 to replace my hero 8. When I look at hero 8's horizontal superview FOV it says 122 degrees. When I look at hero 11 and 12 hyperview horizontal FOV, it also says 122 degrees? Is it actually any wider than the older cameras? Or is it just taller and squished? Strangely it seems that hero 11 and 12 superview is slightly narrower than previous models. Possibly to make hyperview look like a better upgrade than it really is?

[@ApedCamp]

My dream camera

[@KoenSpaansen]

Question: Witch ratio put you on your settings? 8:7 and squize it yourself, or just the 5K?. Great video, as always....

[@Myyst0211]

Interested to see what you think of the DJI Osmo Action 3

[@willbros1499]

Same! (You seeing this Loam?)

[@fillfreakin2245]

Hero 8 for the win, lol! The Hero 11 higher shutter speed did look nice though, and would be good for pulling stills out of the video footage, but otherwise I feel like quality isn't improving much now. I think you would see the difference in edge cases such as low light or at higher resolutions, but overall I don't see enough difference. What you're shooting and the story you're telling in a video is going to make a way bigger difference than what camera you're shooting with now.

[@KiwiInGermanyMTB]

Keen to know about the Enduro battery and the Mini

[@BlacqueJacqueShellacque_]

I'm still rocking the 7, so probably will upgrade again to the 11. Mini looks really interesting. I think I might run the Mini on my chin mount and then keep the 7 for a 2nd angle option.

[@experiencewithmartin972]

but you cant swap the battery on the mini, why would you go for that one ?

[@marcsee4072]

watching your channel once a year, this time of the year and never disappoint. go hero

[@KaiTiura]

What wind muffler are you using? I've looked for all kinds of things: wind diffusers, mini wind muffs, etc. I can't find anything that looks like a mini dead cat/stick-on that seems like it could be cut-to-fit. Help? Other than that, I have an X3 and a Hero11 Mini (plus a ton of others) and got the Mini for my Avata. I wish there was a safe way to put the X3 on my drone (also have a Mavic Pro and Mavic 2 Pro). Too much interference with GPS signal from what I've seen.

[@fdsaffff]

should've test it with action 3

[@southernaccent]

Until they come out with a larger sensor I'm afraid the IS just doesn't work in the dark eastern woods where I usually ride (think Brevard area). It just turns to mush on my Hero 9 no matter what I try, it does however work beautifully in good light, especially out in places like Moab

[@bradymtb]

In another comparison I watched, the new DJI action 3 seemed to handle low light really well compared to the 11, maybe thats worth checking out

[@Leos74]

Both the hero 11 and the action 3 have upgraded bigger sensors, actually first ever sensor size upgrade ever (for the GoPro atleast). So it's a tad larger and theoretically better for low light. Not enough tho)

[@laprizzle7587]

What I learned is that the insta 360 x3 does a pretty dang good job compared to a GoPro while ALSO being a 360 camera allowing you to get fun/creative shots

[@JaydenLawson]

Does it output 5.3k at 60fps?

[@nicnac1275]

If you could only have one camera would you go with the hero 11 or the x3?

[@Chorge1972]

Nothing beats a 360 cam! The Insta360 X3 is just awesome! Yes, resolution is lower, but it’s so versatile in comparison!

[@keepingitreal6912]

Damn we’re already at the 11? Must be amazing cause I still have my 5 black and works flawlessly. GoPro makes a great action camera. Full recommendations

[@B1KER]

I'm impressed. Clicking your link! Can't wait to see the Mini in action as well. Hopefully @gopro sent you one of those too!

[@remdehair.]

for a POV head/chin mount type and sort of multi purpose use (speed skating mainly, skiing and mountain biking) would you chose the hero 11 or the 360x3? I find it hard to make a final decide.

[@rodzman5351]

I really regret when I bought other brand, now i will stick again to GoPro!!!

[@garyharmon5386]

Very informative. Do you use basically the same settings on the 11 as you do on the 10

[@jimcrowley1709]

Good video and thanks for your great effort to put it together. I have never owned any action camera but have always wanted one. For so long I've been following the hay wagon until last week I decided to finally graze. I'm excited to see what I can do with the Hero 11 and the memories I'll be able to create. I just need to make sure the settings are where they ought to be based on other's experiences.

[@TheOffroader7458]

Is this a sponsored video, so hard to find honest KZbinrs, your answer will speak volumes

[@remdehair.]

can you please do a in depth video comparison between insta 360 x3 and the hero 11?

[@Dr_Flankensteinn]

Noob Question, I am getting different answers - when you shoot in 8:7 can you use "Hypersmooth" stabilization?

[@meynardmacol]

11 is tempting but i'll stick with my Hero 10 with Max Lens Mod i'm happy with my set up.

[@EuphoricLabyrinth]

Thanks for the resolution reminder. Lol I always forget.

[@sam-cq5nf]

What are the best settings for the hero 10?

[@primozr5411]

Hyperview is next level🤯🤯👌🙏 well done #GoPro. Amazing shots dude👊👊

[@whongthai1301]

when you mention color grade - what did you do in davincci - footage looks awesome TIA

[@blockin9556]

Still think the insta360 better cause of the mic and the 360 if u wanna use it

[@ixography]

Hero 10 is still good if you dont need 10 bit , but grading the hero 11 is so much better. Also I can shoot 1 video both for IG and YT without having to mount my gopro vertically for social media

[@hardtailparty]

Thank you so much for posting this, I find these so helpful. To anyone watching, use the affiliate link to support this man!

[@TheLoamRanger]

Thanks man! Much appreciated.

[@RookYZRM1]

Was hoping you’d test the horizon tracking…I’ve got a Karma Grip and the comfort of knowing the camera will always be level/centered on the horizon, no matter what my body position, is suuuuuper nice. Almost always wanna run the Grip.

[@ADyVENTURE]

I love my GoPro 11 black

[@FilipeRicardoMTB]

Really good review from all those cameras. That way we can check the best to suit our preferences👌 Cheers and good trail rides🔥

[@dreadsanddirt5966]

As trendy as it is to find fault in anything new, I sincerely felt like the 11 neutered the "action" a bit. It's subtle for sure, but ti just seemed to tame down what I was watching while the previous model replicated the speed and captured the experience well. Again, subtle. As far as image quality, I honestly don't think we're going to get better. What will happen is that it'll just get easier to get the best footage the device is capable of, further removing the need for expertise. And that's the point. That's what people want. The ones who aren't as savvy want to look as good as those who are (not a complaint. I'm one of the not so savvy). Not at all a criticism, just observation.

[@BuffiestFluff]

I think the thing that affects the feel/speed, is the wider FOV being squashed into 16/9

[@kylewatkins1386]

@@BuffiestFluff it doesn't squash, it crops

[@AZMTB]

Awesome review, thank you sir! I'm most excited about the horizon lock, does it mess with the resolution/sharpness at all like it did on the 9?

[@alexmartel4896]

maybe next episode can try dji action 2 vs gopro 11 .

[@KayakFishingAddict]

Thanks for the review. I'd love to see a video on just the 10-bit color and flat profile. How much more detail do we get prior to color grading. If they put a 1" sensor in, this would be a no brainer upgrade to all prior GoPro's. Your comparison of the Hero 8 vs 11 in one of the shots shows that there's not much difference in what you can do with the 11 which is disturbing.

[@mudia80]

I prefer faster shutter. It enables me to make photos out of movie frames that are sharp :)

[@SANDS78]

My worry is that it overheats. I do long dirt bike rides and races. I run through batteries like crazy too.

[@allseasons765]

why would you set it at 24 fps? Even 30 is quite low for something as fast changing as MTB videos

[@willbros1499]

Someone will explain this better, but simplified...if you're opening and closing something over a camera sensor 60 times versus 24 times, more light is going to make it in at the slower rate. There's a limit to that, and it's based on what our eyes can perceive, and some people are more sensitive than others. Light is the friend of the action cams, and it's UNREAL how much better footage from places like Moab and Sedona are than videos shot in dense canopy. It's not even close, and a 1080p video in the desert will look better than 4K in even a moderately dense forest, simply due to that fact. So you could run 60fps in the desert, and get away with it, and it would look "cleaner" without that slight bit of image blur in 24fps. But by contrast, do the same thing in low light, and the 4K 24 would kill the 4K at 60fps in terms of "clean" video...less artifact, noise, etc. It's all related to lighting, and that's a limitation that will forever be present, and they'll continue to try to overcome it.

[@sid2511]

Can you make a review video on DJI Action 3

[@konnitv]

4:11 You use the internal mic of Hero 11 here?

[@HansJelles]

Great test, side by side.Thank you. Question for me will be what will be the resolution and aspect ratio of the gopro Max lens mod when used on the 11. I use it in all my videos on my hero 9 en hero 10. Mostly because I want to have super view with horizon lock on (my channel focus on the beauty of the nature I be riding in and less on the action). On the 10 and 9 I use 4:3 aspect ration 2.7 K what is the highest resolution possible.

[@TheLoamRanger]

Thanks! It looks to still be 2.7k with the lens mod.

[@HansJelles]

@@TheLoamRanger okay but will the aspect ratio increase from 4:3 to 8:7. (I hope so)

[@SchalkSmit09]

Your gopro videos are always cool

[@keepinitbreezy8426]

Good stuff. Looking to get one and the stabilization looks great for hiking and cycling.

[@jackwetherell4197]

Hey mate, are you going to be releasing a clip with the best settings for the Hero 11?

[@TheLoamRanger]

Working on it right now actually. Should be out tomorrow (Wednesday).

[@jackwetherell4197]

@@TheLoamRanger Awesome! love your vids mate keep em up!

[@andrew_veale]

Cheers for all the GoPro Vids, super helpful! Do you happen to know why when you shoot Raw Photos and then go to download them from the GoPro media library (subscription storage) they only come back as a jpeg? I'd love to edit the raw file but I can't find it?

[@adamwharmby4864]

As a 1st time buyer for my 1st camera would u recommend the x3 or the 11

[@markifi]

cannot see any difference in the small images but the 8 sounds better than the rest

[@abritablondeabike]

The mini looks great as well. 👍

[@Life_a_bike]

I love my Hero 11 Mini. Don’t need photo modes or internal microphone. Just “Push the button” and go go go!! PS: One day you’re gonna wish you had gloves and elbow protection during your crash 😅

[@drftkng.]

Great comparison, can't wait for the guide, they are always extremely useful.