GoPro Hero 8 Black

GoPro HERO8 Black CHDHX-801-RW review

A new body design and attachable accessories may attract a whole new crowd to GoPro.

GoPro Hero 8 Black review: Action replay

The Hero 8 Black is the successor to GoPro's excellent flagship action camera from 2018, the Hero 7 Black . The latter was a much-needed hit for GoPro thanks to one big new feature: HyperSmooth image stabilisation.

GoPro Hero 8 Black Review

The best GoPro yet, but without its Mod accessories the Hero 8 Black is only a mild improvement on its predecessor – and one that struggles to justify its £50 premium over the Hero 7 Black or DJI Osmo Action. There are minor upgrades to video quality, audio and HyperSmooth stabilisation, plus that useful built-in mount. Its UI tweaks also mean it's the most refined, customisable GoPro yet. But its price tag ignores the arrival of the cheaper DJI Osmo Action and the Hero 7 Black, which will remain on sale for £319 and is a better value action cam for most people.

GoPro Hero 8 Black review: smooth operator

It's that time of the year again. Fall brings us, along with decorative gourds, new GoPros. Other brands such as DJI have been threatening to eat GoPro's lunch, recently, while the past couple of revisions of GoPro's signature camera have largely been iterative.

GoPro Hero8 Black review: The best gets better

Last year’s Hero7 Black was GoPro’s biggest release in years. It introduced HyperSmooth, a type of electronic image stabilization (EIS) so good you didn’t need a gimbal — even for the roughest trail runs or rides. It was a truly useful innovation that set a new bar for EIS, and action cameras in general. It also raised an important question: Where could GoPro possibly go from there? The answer is the $400 Hero8 Black, which features the first physical redesign since 2016’s Hero5 Black and includes an integrated mount — that’s right, you can ditch the mounting frame. It’s also compatible with a new line of accessories, called Mods, which transform the camera into a powerful vlogging and storytelling tool. Then there’s HyperSmooth 2.0, which now works across all frame rates and resolutions. Combined with optional horizon leveling, it’s another leap forward for EIS. It’s only been a year, but with these and many other new features, the Hero8 Black compares very favorably against the Hero7...

Exactly what I needed

I use this for reviewing my racing on a motorcycle. Had the 7 white previously and found it to be junk as wouldnt hold charge. Used hero 8 first time on the weekend and had no problem. Good footage and removable batteries so was always charged.

Average

Poor help with problem s I really need Ed someone who had used it before the sound didnt work at first and nowhere cold I find any help I almost returned it thankfully it finally worked not for the beginners

GoPro Hero 8 Black In-Depth Review

Like clockwork, GoPro has once again released their latest gen camera, this time the Hero 8 Black. While you'll undoubtedly hear about the headliner features like the improved stabilization via GoPro's new HyperSmooth Boost, the real goodness on this camera is actually some of the less attention...

GoPro Hero 8 Black

The Hero 8 Black comes across as an incremental update on the predecessor, but there's plenty of new features to keep the adventure seekers happy. Advanced stabilization, a new microphone and a more streamlined app makes the Hero 8 Black easy to use in fast-paced environments, while the new...

GoPro Hero 8 Black review: Taking video capture to a new level

GoPro's latest action camera builds on the performance of the Hero 7 Black, offering more powerful processing, even more stable footage, built in mounting arms and a range of professional mods.