GoPro Hero5 Black (2016)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 829 reviews of GoPro Hero5 Black (2016). The average rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders for all reviews. Opinions about the durability and image quality are generally positive. The design and size are also appreciated, but there are some mixed opinions about the battery and price.

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Expert review by : Les Shu (digitaltrends.com)

GoPro Hero5 Black review

Rugged and waterproof without housing ; Great photo and video quality ; Responsive touchscreen ; Three stereo mics, with noise canceling ; Voice control

Battery life remains the same ; Requires some new accessories

Despite being dethroned by the Hero6 Black as the flagship, the GoPro Hero5 Black is still a very capable camera. It has become what GoPro would have called the Silver model, if Silver was still around. Importantly, it is simple to operate out of the...

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Expert review by : Will Greenwald (pcmag.com)

GoPro Hero5 Black

The tiny Hero5 Black packs a touch screen, a waterproof design, and support for 4K and high-speed recording, making it GoPro's best action camera yet.

Waterproof without a case. Built-in touch screen. Tons of shooting modes. Excellent video quality.

Battery can drain quickly, especially with the touch screen running. No external mic support without an adapter.

Conclusions The GoPro Hero5 Black is an across-the-board improvement over the Hero4 Black. Its built-in touch screen and waterproofing make it easier to use than ever, its video and audio quality are both excellent, and at $400, it costs a full hundred...

Oct, 2016

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Expert review by : Ilse Jurriën (letsgodigital.org)

GoPro Hero 5 action cameras

The Hero 5 Black is the most powerful, easy-to-use GoPro ever. Exciting features include a 2-inch touch display with simplified controls. And the ability to shoot professional quality photos at 12 megapixel resolution in RAW and WDR format. The Hero 5...

Sep, 2016

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Expert review by : Ben Keough (thewirecutter.com)

The Best Action Camera

Wirecutter staffers have spent hundreds of hours testing action cameras over the past three years, the GoPro Hero5 Black is our pick for most people.

Sep, 2017

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Expert review by : Sachin Bahal (TheCanadianTechie)

GoPro HERO5 Black Review: GoPro’s best camera yet

GoPro has been making action cameras for a long time and they've become the go-to brand when it comes to action cameras. Each new Hero camera has brought new features and innovation and the HERO5 Black is no exception. I've been using the HERO5 Black...

Overall, I really enjoyed using the HERO5 Black and the Karma Grip. The HERO5 Black is one of the first GoPro’s I’ve ever used and I had a great experience with. While I wouldn’t wholeheartedly recommend getting the Karma Grip, I would definitely...

May, 2017

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Expert review by : Sean Captain (tomsguide.com)

GoPro Hero5 Black Review: Problems Solved

The Hero5 Black continues GoPro's reputation for great quality in both photos and video. It now, finally, adds great usability with a clear touch-screen interface and pretty reliable voice control. The Garmin Virb Ultra 30 is an equally strong...

Sharp video and photos ; Excellent digital image stabilization ; Tough, waterproof design ; Extensive voice control system ; Logical, helpful interface

Onscreen menus get complex ; Images often appear overly warm

The Hero5 Black is the most usable GoPro yet, thanks to a waterproof design, voice controls and a much-improved onscreen interface.

Nov, 2016

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Expert review by : DC Rainmaker (dcrainmaker.com)

GoPro Hero5 Black In-Depth Review

It's been two years since the last major GoPro Hero launch. No, I don't count the Session last year. I'm talking about a multi-camera launch like GoPro has typically done each fall for the majority of its history. Back in September GoPro launched three...

Oct, 2016

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Expert review by : DC Rainmaker (dcrainmaker.com)

Everything you need to know: GoPro’s New Hero5 Cameras & Karma Drone

Today GoPro announced three new action cameras, a drone, and a rather interesting flotilla of accessories. These include a handheld gimbal, external microphone/remote combos, and even a nifty $19 adapter to quickly sync your videos to your phone...

Sep, 2016

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Expert review by : Richard Easton (trustedreviews.com)

GoPro Hero 5 Black

Going on holiday is always the perfect time to test out an action camera such as the GoPro Hero 5 Black. So when I booked in two weeks in Vietnam, I figured it would be opportune to break out what I initially described as GoPro's "best camera to date"...

Mar, 2017

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Expert review by : Amy Davies (trustedreviews.com)

GoPro Hero5

GoPro's recently announced Hero5 camera marks quite a significant upgrade over the previous flagship model. I managed to battle past the crowds gathered around the GoPro stand at Photokina to take a closer look at the new action camera.

Sep, 2016

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