Pin sharp image , incredibly stable. Tried it in gym outside on bike , even put it on dog's collar. Voice control good wifi ok depending on coverage. Overall very happy.

Last year’s Hero7 Black was GoPro’s biggest release in years. It introduced HyperSmooth, a type of electronic image stabilization (EIS) so good you didn’t need a gimbal — even for the roughest trail runs or rides. It was a truly useful innovation that set a new bar for EIS, and action cameras in general. It also raised an important question: Where could GoPro possibly go from there? The answer is the $400 Hero8 Black, which features the first physical redesign since 2016’s Hero5 Black and includes an integrated mount — that’s right, you can ditch the mounting frame. It’s also compatible with a new line of accessories, called Mods, which transform the camera into a powerful vlogging and storytelling tool. Then there’s HyperSmooth 2.0, which now works across all frame rates and resolutions. Combined with optional horizon leveling, it’s another leap forward for EIS. It’s only been a year, but with these and many other new features, the Hero8 Black compares very favorably against the Hero7...

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

Small, 4:3 LCD screen;

Lots of small improvements add up to a significant upgrade for GoPro’s flagship camera

Fold-out prongs mean you don't need a cage to mount it; Better video stabilisation; New timelapse features are great;

Won't fit older GoPro cases; A little pricey;

With the ultimate features we have described the HERO8 Black Go pro, you must have gotten the idea as if it is the ultimate camera to own, and it is. The features that the engineers have offered in the compact design and construction are all up to the mark and with all of it being waterproof!

Comes with a waterproof camera; Media mode offers extreme expandability; Can work on three working modes; on; high; and boost; Has a stabilized time-lapse with scene detection and lighting; Records the moments 1.5 seconds before and after your shot

Has a relatively difficult control systems; Relatively expensive than market competitors; Easy to lose for roughhouses because of the compact design

The Hero 8 Black doubles down on features introduced by its predecessor, while also embracing a new ecosystem of modular accessories that add greater versatility to this already-capable little camera

An excellent refinement on its predecessor that expands on some of the Hero line's most powerful and unique features, with the likes of TimeWarp 2.0 and Hypersmooth 2.0 being particular highlights. There's room for improvement with regards to low light performance and other aspects of image quality but the sheer versatility of the Hero 8 Black, plus the addition of the powerful new Mods ecosystem, makes it hard to consider other action cams around this price point.

12MP sensor; 4K/60p, 2.7K/120p and 1080/240p video (up to 100 Mbps bit rate); H.264 and H.265 codecs; HyperSmooth 2.0 video stabilization; LiveBurst captures 1.5 seconds of photos or video before shot; Integrated mounting 'fingers' attach directly to GoPro mounts; Optional 'Mods' add features like 3.5mm mic jack, HDMI-out, selfie screen and LED light; Waterproof; Wi-Fi + Bluetooth connectivity;

HyperSmooth results in strange panning effect in certain situations; Subscription service for repairs; Incompatible with Hero 7 batteries;

The Hero 8 Black may lack a couple of features that you can get on its successor (namely, a front-facing screen and 5K video), but it's still a fantastic all-rounder that's compatible with GoPro's Mod accessories. Its 4K video is just as impressive as the Hero 9 Black's, while the HyperSmooth stabilization is almost identical too. The Hero 8 Black improves on earlier GoPros with a higher max bit-rate and 1080p livestreaming too, making it a highly versatile action camera. If you just need a waterproof action cam for travel duty, then it's worth considering the even more affordable Hero 7 Black. But this is a fantastic all-rounder for its new, lower price.

Excellent image stabilization; Time-saving Capture Presets; Unique time-lapse modes; New built-in mount; Improved microphone; New Media Mods;

Sub-smartphone picture quality; Poor low-light performance

Lots of small improvements add up to a significant upgrade for GoPro’s flagship camera

Fold-out prongs mean you don't need a cage to mount it; Better video stabilisation; New timelapse features are great;

Won't fit older GoPro cases; A little pricey;