GoPro Hero8 Black (2019)

Integrated mount ; Ridiculously good stabilization ; Automatic horizon leveling ; Side access to battery and card ; New "mod" support

Practical new design ; Improved stability ; Easy to use while maintaining pro features

New design renders some accessories obsolete ; No onboard HDMI port ; Battery life remains “acceptable” ; Front-facing display only available with aftermarket accessory

Stabilized 4K at up to 60fps. Rugged, waterproof design. Crisp touch LCD. Integrated mount. Improved user interface. USB-C charging. Companion app with automated editing. Promising Mod expansion system.

Wi-Fi video transfer can take some time. Cramped memory card slot.

Bottom Line: The GoPro Hero8 Black is the company's best action camera to date, offering class-leading stabilization and video quality in a rugged, waterproof body.

Much-improved audio quality ; Intuitive user interface ; Sleeker accessory mounting system ; Media “Mods” add functionality

Battery door is awkward to close ; Lens is no longer removable ; Camera gets hot when shooting 4K

Is it worth it to upgrade from the Hero7? Probably not, especially if you have housings for the previous three generations or have a tendency to break lenses. But if you have the cash and want best in class performance, it’s the best action camera around.

Superb image stabilization ; Built-in mount that folds away neatly ; Great video quality ; Plenty of modes

Rear screen could be bigger ; No selfie screen ; There are cheaper action cams! ; Lowlight performance could be better

The action camera market may now be a two-horse race since DJI launched the Osmo Action, but when it comes to stabilization, GoPro just took the lead with the Hero8 Black. What’s more, GoPro has innovated with its tried and tested design while still...

Great 4K video and image quality with image stabilization ; HyperSmooth 2.0 works great ; Easy to use interface ; Waterproof without any extra housing ; Built-in mount for better versatility ; Solid and durable build ; Mod system could have some potential

Overall design getting slightly outdated, especially compared to competition with bigger screens ; Battery life hasn’t changed much (around an hour or so) and the device gets very warm when shooting in 4K ; The battery door design is awkward and makes...

Overall, the HERO8 Black is still a great camera but only makes slight adjustments to the design and camera software. If you’re in the market for a great all-around action camera, then the HERO8 Black is your best option.

Stabilized 4K at up to 60fps. Rugged, waterproof design. Crisp touch LCD. Integrated mount. Improved user interface. USB-C charging. Companion app with automated editing. Promising Mod expansion system.

Wi-Fi video transfer can take some time. Cramped memory card slot.

The GoPro Hero8 Black is the company's best action camera to date, offering class-leading stabilization and video quality in a rugged, waterproof body.