Experts recommend GoPro Hero12 Black more than GoPro Hero11 Black
As of 15 Jan 2025, experts prefer GoPro Hero12 Black over GoPro Hero11 Black, but both Action Cameras have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, GoPro Hero12 Black received 8 recommendations: from PCMag (22 Nov 2024), WIRED (27 Nov 2024) Camera Jabber (1 Oct 2022) and 5 others. By contrast, GoPro Hero11 Black received only 3 recommendations from Camera Jabber (1 Oct 2022), Digital Camera World (29 Nov 2024) and Pocket-lint (29 Nov 2023).
| Rank | Change | Price | Action Camera | PCMag  | WIRED  | Camera Jabber  | Tom's Guide  | Wirecutter  | Popular Science  | T3  | TechRadar  | Digital Camera World  | Pocket-lint  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | $319 |  GoPro Hero12 Black The GoPro Hero12 Black is a highly praised action camera known for its exceptional video quality, durability, user-friendly interface, and range of accessories, making it a top choice for capturing action-packed moments and stunning footage in various settings. | 2 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | - | - | 1 |
| 10 | - | $279 |  GoPro Hero11 Black The GoPro Hero11 Black is a highly praised action camera that offers impressive video quality, durability, and user-friendly features, making it ideal for capturing high-resolution footage in various scenarios. | - | - | 6 | - | - | - | - | - | 4 | 5 |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 1 Oct 2022 Camera Jabber ranked GoPro Hero12 Black as #4 and GoPro Hero11 Black as #6
Rank Action Camera ... ... #4 out of 17 GoPro Hero12 Black ... ... #6 out of 17 GoPro Hero11 Black ... ... Source: camerajabber.com - On 29 Nov 2023 Pocket-lint ranked GoPro Hero12 Black as #1 and GoPro Hero11 Black as #5
Rank Action Camera Comment #1 out of 5 GoPro Hero12 Black Best action camera overall... ... ... #5 out of 5 GoPro Hero11 Black Best value action cameraSource: www.pocket-lint.com - On 29 Nov 2024 Digital Camera World ranked GoPro Hero11 Black as #4
Rank Action Camera Comment ... ... ... #4 out of 10 GoPro Hero11 Black The best GoPro for most people is not the newest... ... ... Source: www.digitalcameraworld.com - On 22 Nov 2024 PCMag ranked GoPro Hero12 Black as #2
Rank Action Camera Comment ... ... ... #2 out of 8 GoPro Hero12 Black Best for Slow Motion / Editor's Choice... ... ... Source: www.pcmag.com - On 27 Nov 2024 WIRED ranked GoPro Hero12 Black as #5
Rank Action Camera Comment ... ... ... #5 out of 7 GoPro Hero12 Black Best On Sale... ... ... Source: www.wired.com - On 26 Oct 2024 Tom's Guide ranked GoPro Hero12 Black as #4
Rank Action Camera Comment ... ... ... #4 out of 6 GoPro Hero12 Black The best older GoPro... ... ... Source: www.tomsguide.com - On 21 Nov 2024 Wirecutter ranked GoPro Hero12 Black as #1
Rank Action Camera Comment #1 out of 3 GoPro Hero12 Black The best action camera... ... ... Source: www.nytimes.com - On 16 Nov 2023 Popular Science ranked GoPro Hero12 Black as #1
Rank Action Camera Comment #1 out of 6 GoPro Hero12 Black Best overall... ... ... Source: www.popsci.com - On 1 Jan 2025 T3 ranked GoPro Hero12 Black as #3
Rank Action Camera Comment ... ... ... #3 out of 9 GoPro Hero12 Black Best action camera overall... ... ... Source: www.t3.com
After counting and adding up the 79 expert endorsements of the January rankings, GoPro Hero12 Black outranks GoPro Hero11 Black. This is not to say that GoPro Hero11 Black is a bad option. Like GoPro Hero12 Black, it is recommended by experts, but less.
As can be seen below, GoPro Hero12 Black outranks GoPro Hero11 Black by 9 positions. This indicates that, as of 15 Jan 2025, GoPro Hero12 Black is more critically acclaimed than GoPro Hero11 Black.
| Rank | Change | Price | Action Camera | PCMag | WIRED | Camera Jabber | Tom's Guide | Wirecutter | Popular Science | T3 | TechRadar | Digital Camera World | Pocket-lint |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | $319 | GoPro Hero12 Black The GoPro Hero12 Black is a highly praised action camera known for its exceptional video quality, durability, user-friendly interface, and range of accessories, making it a top choice for capturing action-packed moments and stunning footage in various settings. | 2 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | - | - | 1 |
| 2 | - | $349 |  DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | 4 | 1 | - |
| 3 | - | $500 |  GoPro Hero13 Black | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | - | - | - | 1 | 2 | - |
| 4 | - | Check price |  Insta360 X4 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 3 | - | 2 | 5 | 3 | - |
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Expert reviews [22]
Total expert reviews: 22
- with a score: 9
- without a score: 13
| Highest score by Digital Camera World | 100 |
| Average score based on 22 reviews | 94 |
| Lowest score by Digital Trends | 90 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
From Seller:
- Capture. Charge. Get a Highlight Video Automatically
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- High-Res Photos + Videos, High Frame Rate
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From Seller:
- High Dynamic Range Video plus Photo: HERO12 Black takes its best-in-class image quality to the next level with HDR for both videos (5.3K and 4K) and photos. Great in environments with both shadows and bright light, HDR captures the subtle details of the scene that might typically blend into the darkness of shadows or disappear in the bright spots of your shot. The result is dynamic footage with true-to-life color and precision.
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