Experts recommend GoPro Hero11 Black more than GoPro Max
As of 15 Jan 2025, experts prefer GoPro Hero11 Black over GoPro Max, but both Action Cameras have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, GoPro Hero11 Black received 3 recommendations: from Camera Jabber (1 Oct 2022), Digital Camera World (29 Nov 2024) and Pocket-lint (29 Nov 2023). By contrast, GoPro Max received only 1 recommendation from PCMag (22 Nov 2024).
| Rank | Change | Price | Action Camera | PCMag  | WIRED  | Camera Jabber  | Tom's Guide  | Wirecutter  | Popular Science  | T3  | TechRadar  | Digital Camera World  | Pocket-lint  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 19 | N/A | $850 |  GoPro Max The GoPro Max is a highly recommended 360-degree camera that offers excellent video quality, image stabilization, and durability, making it ideal for capturing immersive footage in action-packed scenarios or for creating virtual reality content. | 6 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 1 Oct 2022 Camera Jabber ranked GoPro Hero11 Black as #6
Rank Action Camera ... ... #6 out of 17 GoPro Hero11 Black ... ... Source: camerajabber.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 29 Nov 2023 Pocket-lint ranked GoPro Hero11 Black as #5
Rank Action Camera Comment ... ... ... #5 out of 5 GoPro Hero11 Black Best value action cameraSource: www.pocket-lint.com - On 22 Nov 2024 PCMag ranked GoPro Max as #6
Rank Action Camera Comment ... ... ... #6 out of 8 GoPro Max Best Audio in a 360 Cam... ... ... Source: www.pcmag.com
After counting and adding up the 79 expert endorsements of the January rankings, GoPro Hero11 Black outranks GoPro Max. This is not to say that GoPro Max is a bad option. Like GoPro Hero11 Black, it is recommended by experts, but less.
As can be seen below, GoPro Hero11 Black is mentioned by key experts in Jan 2025, while GoPro Max is not.
| Rank | Change | Price | Action Camera | PCMag | WIRED | Camera Jabber | Tom's Guide | Wirecutter | Popular Science | T3 | TechRadar | Digital Camera World | Pocket-lint
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Expert reviews [26]
Total expert reviews: 26
- with a score: 16
- without a score: 10
| Highest score by The Verge | 440 |
| Average score based on 26 reviews | 106 |
| Lowest score by Digital Trends | 70 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
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