GoPro Hero9 Black vs GoPro Hero8 Black
GoPro Hero9 Black
2020 · $249.99 today
8869
GoPro Hero8 Black
2019 · $219.99 today
8664
Dashed outline = score at launch
Why GoPro Hero9 Black is better
- Photo Resolution (MP): 20 vs 12(1.7× more)
- Battery Capacity (mAh): 1720 vs 1220(41% more)
- Battery Life (min): 120 vs 90(33% more)
Why GoPro Hero8 Black is better
- Weight (g): 126 vs 158(25% less)
Verdict
GoPro Hero9 Black leads outright in 6 of 6 dimensions today.
Spec by spec
| Spec | GoPro Hero9 Black | GoPro Hero8 Black |
|---|---|---|
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 5K30 | 4K60 |
| Max Frame Rate at 4K (fps) | 60 | 60 |
| Photo Resolution (MP) | 20● | 12 |
| Field of View | Wide / Linear / Narrow / Superview / Max | Wide / Linear / Narrow / Superview |
| Stabilization & Capture | ||
| Stabilization Type | HyperSmooth 3.0 | HyperSmooth 2.0 |
| Livestreaming | Yes (1080p) | Yes (1080p) |
| Durability & Design | ||
| Waterproof Depth w/o Housing (m) | 10 | 10 |
| Weight (g) | 158 | 126● |
| Operating Temp | 0°C to 35°C | 0°C to 35°C |
| Battery & Connectivity | ||
| Battery Capacity (mAh) | 1720● | 1220 |
| Battery Life (min) | 120● | 90 |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi + Bluetooth | Wi-Fi + Bluetooth |
| Storage | microSD up to 256GB | microSD up to 256GB |