GoPro Hero 9 Black Review: 19 Things To Know!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 29 มิ.ย. 2024
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Here's your complete in-depth review of the GoPro Hero 9 action cam, which includes a pile of new features like 5K 30FPS support, 30% better battery life, a front facing screen, TimeWarp 3.0, HyperBoost 3.0, and plenty more. I dig into all the nuances with tons of details and real data to support the tests. Here's a full inventory of the 19 new features I dig into:
0:00 Intro
0:41 Front Facing Color Screen
1:50 5K Resolution
2:56 23.6MP Photo mode
3:42 Battery Life Tests
4:09 Cold weather performance
5:12 Removable Front Lens
5:50 Rear Screen Size Increased
6:00 HyperSmooth 3.0 Tests
6:55 Horizon Auto-Leveling
7:34 TimeWarp with RealTime
8:29 Webam Mode
9:01 Expanded Livestream Platforms
9:37 Hindsight Mode
10:20 Scheduled Capture
11:00 Duration Capture
11:19 GoPro Max SV Mod
11:45 Horizon Lock
12:12 New Mic water Drain
12:55 Unboxing Bits
13:33 Wrap-up
Written review coming up shortly!
Note: None of this is sponsored by GoPro, and I don't keep the camera they sent me. It's simply a media loaner unit (well, two units), which will go back shortly to them and I'll go out and buy my own through normal retail channels. If you use the Amazon link up above to buy anything on Amazon, it helps support the channel (even if that's a DJI OSMO Action instead).
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This is probably the clearest, most useful, no-nonsense review I've seen on TH-cam (and I have seen many. Keep up the great work!
Thanks!
By far the most efficient 15 minute review video. Thank you. I cant stand when a 15 minute video could have been 5 minutes. This was perfect.
dude, you did a phenomenal job at this review, i really appreciate all the points you covered and how incredibly thorough you were with comparisons and various tests, i can see this took multiple different days and locations to capture- GoPro should PAY you for this review man. again, thank you so much, youre awesome bro!!
Mate - I love how much effort and enthusiasm you put into these videos. i defo don't need to watch any other Gopro 9 videoes now, you've explained it all, thanks! Made me chuckle when you tested the microphone water drainage by actually getting into a lake with a swimming cap on haha! What a guy!
Thanks - appreciate it!
Awesome Ray glad that you got it for review. Great video.
Thanks man - appreciate it!
Yes, he is the best!
Your 'no nonsense, tell it like it is' reviews are still the best, thanks so much once again!
Thanks!!
You are one of the greatest reviewers of my favorite tech. Your subtle comedy and realness makes this hella fun to watch. Keep it up.
Excellent video. Thanks for taking the time to film and edit it and of course for positing it for our benefit. Keep up the good work! -Migs
Great review! Holy moly you pack a lot into 15 minutes! Good job!!
Thanks Abe - appreciate it!
I like that they brought back removable lens and gave it a front facing screen.... brilliant job GoPro 👌🏼 and thanks DC
Indeed, a solid bring-back!
@@Dcrainmaker 👊🏼😎
Audio drain is EXACTLY what I was looking for so it's funny that you said its minor cause to me this was one of the most important questions I had!!!! So glad you covered that!
Ask and you shall receive!
This guy is the BEST ! Genuine and sincere!
REAL REVIEW NO BS, unlike other youtubers that putting too much hype !
Thanks!
That’s the best footage I’ve ever seen from a GoPro. Very impressed
You somehow made this tech review funny and dynamic. Love it! Thanks brother
Great vid! I very much love how you didn't miss a beat when you dropped the lens. So pro!
Really nice overview. Was considering a MAX and a 9 Black, and this video coupled with your video comparing the 8 Black to the MAX were very helpful in my decision making.
i love how you dont use music and its just your voice.
Seems like a worthy update to the 8. Love your reviews. Can you turn the front screen off while recording?
Yes, there's four modes:
A) Off
B) Text only (like old style)
C) Full view/angle
D) Center-zoomed shot.
@@Dcrainmaker That's perfect. Thank you 🙏🏻
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Yeah, totally agree with the comments bellow. Straight to the topic, comprehensive, well made, super useful. So far the best review I've seen on the new GoPro. Well done, way to go!
Thorough review - thanks for taking the time to make this. Helpful. I bought a H9 this morning with the release.
You have become one of my favorite reviewers.
Keep up the good work.
Thanks!
I love GoPro. Your reviews are awesome and full sense of humour.
Glad to hear it!
As always, clear and concise review from an un biased reviewer. You're my goto for any review of sports related gear.
Great review! Thank you sir. I am buying this GP9 and this was the best review I've seen.
I don't see any real image quality upgrade here... Just some new hardware gymmics. By the way, the comparison between the DJI and Insta360 is not fair at all, you place the gopros on the chest (much more stable) and the others on the handlebar (super shaky)
In the comparison video I mix them around on different mounts/positions.
ONE R is such an amazing camera. Ability to change lenses is a game changer (360 +4K) for the price lower than the Hero 9
If you look darker areas, the gopro 9 improves on 8, I saw more gamma range (darker tones) in the shadowy mountains. And the thing of cropping gives better results in 5k.
@@whatiship89 I never saw a more linear lense for the ONE R... I really miss a more linear (more than just gopro option) a true 50mm or 75mm lense.
Correct. You clearly see the GP9 loosing from the 7+8 under low light circumstances. This is because they have added more pixels to the same sensor size. Yep, the sensor size is the same! So actually your videos and photo's do not gain in quality, they gain in pixels.
You want to gain real overall quality? Increase the sensor size.
Same issue goes for reflex cameras DS (small sensor) and FX (large sensor)
Haven't had a GoPro in a long time, and originally planned to buy the 8 this year, but.. wasn't totally sold on it. Glad I waited for the 9. Ordered it yesterday on launch during my lunch break, and couldn't be more excited.
@@juschu Troll with no life, is troll with no life
Awesome. Mine is on the way also! I have a 5 Black, a 4, and the 9 is on the way. So much fun.
Another super take, that's why I love your channel. Clear, to the point and all the key stuff. Well done:-)
those landscape shots are amazing! great job!!
As a creator, I jumped on the 8 + Media mod and it's been great to me so far. Going to save my pennies on this iteration and buy a big boy camera for content creation.
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@SlowRideTV I just wish they'd go back to a standardized box/session style cam.. This would be a little cheaper then you can always add accessories like a screen, mic, etc if you really want to vlog with your gopro lol
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OK... I have to have this for my running videos. Horizon leveling solves the exact problem I've had while running and holding the Hero 8 with the mini tripod stick thingy (whatever that's called). I can never keep the horizon perfectly locked while also focusing on running.
Great video. This tells me exactly what I needed to know.
Thanks!!!
@@Dcrainmaker By the way, did you test horizon levelling and Hypersmooth 3.0 in low(er) light? Specifically, I've had problems with Hypersmooth when its dusk.
Always delivering great in-depth content that is easy to understand and trusted in the review of your thoughts...Thanks
Great review. Love the t-shirt as well!
Re: Stability - It was clear as day in your video that the DJI Osmo was the smoothest video of them all!!
Hands down the best Hero9 review yet 👍
Thanks 👍
You have some of the best reviews out there. I love all your technical information as well as expert information in the field
WOW, clean video THANK YOU!! so many great details and exactly what I was looking for. Keep it up, ive liked and subscribed!
Thank you, Ray. Nice T-shirt, BTW. 👍🏻
Haha...thanks - it's a new fav!
@@Dcrainmaker I NEEEEEEED that T shirt :)
Do we get 4k60 with superview? Also does the 5k only go up to wide?
No superview at 4k60 :( Literally the only thing that's been holding me back from getting one the last few years.
No 4K60 SV unfortunately, really wish there was. I'm a huge SuperView user. And wide only on 5K.
@@shrimpquarantine1741 The lens is an optical thing, I doubt it's just a marketing ploy and likely a technical limitation - after all, they recently added more Boost modes/resolutions to the Hero 8 just two weeks ago (versus just saving them for the Hero 9).
Dylan Saffir what if you do 4k 60 together with the “mac” lense they sell separately?
@@Dcrainmaker Please make a list (or video) which combinations (resolution, frames, lens, stabilisation) are available!
great vid, I just ordered one after watching this. Thanks!
Thankyou, no-nonsense to the point review. helped me in deciding about my purchase.
I also love this Netflix and chilled ice-cream XD
Awesome as always sir. 1 quick question - I haven't watched any other reviews yet, but what about the access door? is it as stupid as the 8?
same sadly.
no it s not,watch mic bergsma review
51 Drones THAT DOOR IS ALSO MY CONCERN, HARD TO OPEN SND THERES A GAP.I BROKE THAT SAME WEIRD DOOR ON MY OLD HERO 5, I WAS SURPRISED TO HAVE IT ON THE HERO 8 THAT I JUST GOT.
@@Dcrainmaker Dang.
@@filoudiver My answer was, as in - 'The same crappy door'. Trust me, it's the same. Usual one where you try and open while not breaking fingernail, and impossible to take SD card out without removing battey, etc... Only now it's slightly chubbier. :)
Outstanding video! I really enjoyed your presentation style and pacing. Subscribed!
Much appreciated - thanks!
Just got a my GPB 9 last week, you make me understand so many stuff on it, thanks
I finally feel safe to upgrade from the hero 4 black.
Still have Hero 4 myself gonna get it
I'm also on a Hero4, was about to buy a Hero7 but I think I'll skip straight to this new one probably.
Agreed. I'm on the 5. Was going to pull the trigger on the 8, then saw bigger battery and front screen. Sold.
My Hero 4 is at the bottom of the ocean with some ‘real hero footage’ on it. I’m also in the market for a new one
Same, finally an upgrade worth getting from the Hero4Black
did anyone else think his shirt was a stormtrooper taking a dump for a second before realizing it was one riding a bike?
ps. great review. cool they added the max horizon leveling.
Hahahahaha...
Thanks for this review. Best one I've seen so far and sold me on the pros and cons.
As always, a great overview on the latest GoPro camera. Because your details, I went ahead and ordered the 9. I will still keep my Hero 6 and the Karma Grip and do a couple of comparison tests with my runs, but I really look forward to getting some action shots with the Hero 9.
Any issues with the flip out mounting tabs? I’m worried about breaking them, and I’d prefer the added protection of the old skeleton case.
First and detailed review of gopro hero 9. Thanks.. can we livestream to TH-cam in 4k..? Plz reply..
No, GoPro tops out there in 1080p.
@@Dcrainmaker i am just a notmal guy and not uploading to yt or something do u think j should upgrade from my hero 6? Or can i use my hero 6 as a webcam somehow
Thanks for this! Really helpful!
Really thorough review and demo, I just got mine I’m in Costa Rica and so excited to go hiking, thanks for teaching me about all these features I wasn’t aware of (like not having to wake up at 4am to get a shot haha)
How's lowlights situation???
Please
Great review as usual, but still no Bluetooth connectivity for an external microphone!! Why can't we connect a Bluetooth Cardo or Sena intercom with a Gopro ???
I hear ya!
Excellent review! Good work!!
Good job mate,,, I am a newbie to the camera world but your vid nailed my selection. Some more vids to watch and then will go buy. Thx!
Thanks for the review this one look's 🔥
Any time!
"Schedule recording for sunrise"
Hero9: Its Saturday, I'm not waking up that early
Hahaha...true!
Simple run through the points without lots of unnecessary talk. Thank you.
Good review ! Looking forward to seeing more of your findings...Thanks !
How is the 🔥overheating🔥 when recording in 5k and 4k with stabilization on? Thanks
Wasn't an issue on hot days (80-85*F)
@@Dcrainmaker 🙏 thanks again. I have the hero 8 and that was the first camera to ever shutdown on me due to any heating issues. The camera is great, but *Reliability* is a major concern if you're using it for client work. 😒😔😔
@@CarnivalPS same here. shooting in Okinawa summer shut down every bloody 13-15 Mins, MAX. hotter day shut down sooner.
Carnival PS 2020 My hero8 overheats in 10-12 minutes. Constantly
How about at 100F?
PS5 and GO Pro 9. It’s gonna be an expensive Christmas
Note 20 Ultra 5g 512Gb, DJI Mavic Air 2, PS5 and all accessories, and GoPro 9 (And thinking about DJI Osmo Mobile 4 gimbal for my phone) it's gonna be an expensive year for me lol.
I turned my PS4 on, twice. Looking forward to the new XBOX.
Great video! Thanks for all the info. I have a Hero 5 Black and this has me very tempted with a lot of the features including the front viewfinder and webcam features
Man you make the very best review videos ! Great job and thank you!
Omg shadowplay for real life!
I heard from one reviewer that this has a "holy grail" mode to smooth the flicker in day/night and night/day timelapses. I can't find anything anywhere on it though so I'm thinking he was wrong. Have you seen such a mode?
Sounds like bs
Thanks for the review! Really helpful! We're about to get one.
Loved this review! Thanks a bunch mate!
This review was filmed in central Switzerland right - Canton Schwyz - City of Schwyz ;-)
Yup!
Beautiful areas!
JESUS CHRISHT - WHO ARE YOU? A TOP DEMON FROM REVIEW UNIVERSE? ITS INCREDIBLE REVIEW!!!!!!!!!! JESUS!!!!!!!!!
Thanks!
@@Dcrainmaker their is no link in corner for comparing videos!
Rendering out at the moment...it’s massive!
Your GoPro update videos are always the best. Thanks.
Love your reviews and feature tests, particulary the drone ones.
Thanks!
My gopro 8 freezes sometimes and I lose a lot of footage. Has that happened with the gopro 9?
Omg so I am not alone. My gopro hero8 or even hero7 frozen too few times but it usually happens if you are coming to the end of your battery which it must not be.
It's a common issue. I had a 4 and a 7 black. Both eventually stopped working after freezing to many times.
Hi, where did you film this episode? Absolutely beautiful!
Yes I would love to know this as well. My best bet would be Switzerland, but would be awesome to know
My guess is lake of Thun and Grindelwald to Eiger to Kleine Scheidegg hiking trail. 🙂
@@jondashun Many thanks! If it is not the one, it is definitely a remarkable place
@@BigDudeSuperstar I am pretty sure. Just google some images of Eiger northface and there is one of the trains from Jungfrau Bahnen in one shot. ;-)
Also, I've been there last week. (:
ju_no_hands thank you!
Great vid. Very insightful.
Wow. You rock dude. Very informative.
“Not sponsored” c’mon, having it before anybody else has a huge intrinsic value
It's just a media loaner. No different than The Verge, or NY Times or anyone else. That way you get quality content that highlights the good and the bad, versus just marketing speak from the company. That's the way embargo's work, they allow media to put together pieces that aren't just puff stories.
I suggest researching FCC regulations concerning product reviews before you comment. There are many rules dictating what must be said and what can't be said in every single video review you watch on TH-cam. Be informed.
51 Drones yeah right, you can talk about legal technicalities all you want, but we are not fools here. Slavery was legal at some point in our history. Influencers bs us is not right.
@@paulorrfilho There's unlikely to be many people as strict as I am on money from companies I review. Or anything from companies I review. On my main site (which is the majority of what I do), I don't allow ads from any companies that I review or write pieces on. They're blocked with hard blocks at Google AdSense. For products I review, they get sent back to companies. For customs payments...I pay them myself (which aren't refundable despite the products going back) - this alone is thousands of dollars per year. For travel, I pay it myself. Last year when GoPro had meetings in Paris for the Hero 8 launch, I paid my own tickets to Paris, and all travel costs associated with it. And still gave the cameras/gear back afterwards. I agree there's lots of poor influencer stuff out there, but frankly - you're barking up the wrong tree here.
Now let's see if the "other features" will be present in this camera. You know, freezing, overheating, video file losses and os on.
I'm interesed, but I will keep my distance untill I know for sure that this is a reliable camera. 5K means nothing if the camera is not trustworthy to work as is supposed to.
PS: what if DJI is "lurking in the shadows" with an Osmo Action 2? Would that not be fun?
I think competition is great - I'd love to see DJI come back with something just as strong or stronger. After all, the reason we got the front screen on the Hero 9, is cause DJI introduced it last year on the OSMO Action.
Yeap! It's also hard to innovate when this gopro seems to have it all, minus 4K60 superwide. But this will also be solvable with a wider lens either from gopro, or other third party. I'm really curious what Ulanzi and other parties will come up with for this camera.
But 'till then there's the matter of issues from my first post. On paper, the camera looks good and it might be my first ever gopro. But I need reliability. I need to be sure that when I press the rec button, the camera will function as it's supposed to.
Really well done. You are extraordinarily detailed and I enjoyed watching it immensely. Again, very well done.
Misty & Me 360
Excellent comparison video 🤙🤙
Most importantly: What’s in Ray’s freezer?
The only thing that matters: Netflix and Chill.
DC Rainmaker - Great video. I guess I’ll be ordering this one. And the GoPro plus service just to save money? 🤷🏻♂️
And what is interesting enough to film in there?
Tony Fisher - Watch to find out!!!
That low fresh rate front screen... I’ll stay with my dji osmo action. Why can’t they just get it right in one release?
I have the same feeling. It would be a real breakthru if this Hero 9 works. My 6 and 7 used to freeze so regularly that I went to the DJI Osmo Action and never had a regret. I doubt this Gopro will be the expected marvel. They're just used to fool people and sell the same crap.
@@momentsPY And those issues we expected them to fix with firmwares, they simply don't. DJI, on the other hand, improves their products a lot with firmwares. That's why they can sell the osmo action since gopro 7.
What does it matter? Use a mirror if you only want to watch yourself.
@@TonyFisherPuzzles Lol, they probably have it on super-view and still were out of frame.
What a view. Thanks buddy. Keep up the great work.
Very informative and concise. Thanks.
Uh dude. My only question is where did you get that shirt? I want it!
threadandspoke.com ! They have a whole bike x Star Wars collection haha
all i need is 4k 60 and to be as good as a phone in the dark
It an action camera meaning its not designed for the dark.
@@krane15 So no action takes place at night?????
@Andrew MTB Can you take your phone scuba diving? Can it mount to a drone? A helmet? A car fender? The end of a surfboard? But to answer your question, yes.
@@TonyFisherPuzzles Low light. Don't be obtuse.
Nice, just ordered one, well done, and looking forward to getting my hands on the 9, Cheers
Have fun!
This helped me so much for my Christmas gift thank you so much keep doing good
GoPro still hasn't worked the bugs out of the Hero 7 Black.
or the 8
On my second 7 and it's still terrible
@@sgsuper1150 Well, the 7 was shit. Stabilisation, fog, .... sell and upgrade to 8 or 9?
I'm on my 3rd Gopro 7, first 2 were replaced free of charge due to "issues"
@@TinshipTravels I've tried contacting them 3 times so far. All I get is crickets. My 150 dollar SJcam is superior in reliability. The sound is just not as good as the GoPro but it works every time.
8:52 Cat sighting. 🐈👀
I see there are more of us with cat sensors.
Great review. I recently purchased a GP8. One feature that I believe they should update on all their capable model cameras is the webcam mode. Feature sets should be upgrades and designs more model based IMO.
Excellent video! Long but done so well I watched the whole thing comfortably.
GoPro: "So, we just released a new version of-"
me: "Did you _finally_ make the audio quality even close to the hero4 silver, or are you wasting my money again?"
Their cameras are instead waterproof without any cases which some may say is more important than good audio quality, if you still do something like ski with your gopro you wouldnt even need a microphone for almost anything
I have a 4 sitting right next to me. Also a 5, and the 9 is in the mail. The 5 Crushes the 4. $0 wasted
Fabulous video this mate. Concise but detailed. Think I'll be ordering one of these. 👌🏻
SO helpful! Thank you
Thanks Ray... excellent and thorough review.
Thanks mate really really helpful and loved your humour great vid bro
Thanks for very informative review
Thank you for making these videos! I watched them before and after I purchased my 9 and they were a great help both times!
Hey @Flyday how is the overheating situation for you?
@@charlesf5445 The only time I overheat now is if I keep alternating between recording and charging. Between those two and just the general hot temperatures out here I think it just doesn't give the camera a chance to cool off.
Thanks for a great review. I’ve not seen these features on other videos. 👍