GoPro Hero6 Black vs GoPro Hero5 Black
GoPro Hero6 Black
2017 · $199.99 today
7952
GoPro Hero5 Black
2016 · $179.99 today
7646
Dashed outline = score at launch
Why GoPro Hero6 Black is better
- Max Frame Rate at 4K (fps): 60 vs 30(2.0× more)
- Weight (g): 117 vs 118(lower)
Why GoPro Hero5 Black is better
No standout numeric advantages.
Verdict
GoPro Hero6 Black leads outright in 6 of 6 dimensions today.
Spec by spec
| Spec | GoPro Hero6 Black | GoPro Hero5 Black |
|---|---|---|
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K60 | 4K30 |
| Max Frame Rate at 4K (fps) | 60● | 30 |
| Photo Resolution (MP) | 12 | 12 |
| Field of View | Wide / Medium / Narrow / Superview / Linear | Wide / Medium / Narrow / Superview |
| Stabilization & Capture | ||
| Stabilization Type | Standard EIS | Basic EIS (video only) |
| Livestreaming | No | No |
| Durability & Design | ||
| Waterproof Depth w/o Housing (m) | 10 | 10 |
| Weight (g) | 117● | 118 |
| Operating Temp | 0°C to 35°C | 0°C to 35°C |
| Battery & Connectivity | ||
| Battery Capacity (mAh) | 1220 | 1220 |
| Battery Life (min) | 90 | 90 |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi + Bluetooth | Wi-Fi + Bluetooth + GPS |
| Storage | microSD up to 256GB | microSD up to 128GB |