Two-minute review
The GoPro Hero 12 Black is a variation on a tried and tested GoPro formula.
Let’s start with what’s returning for 2023 from last year’sGoPro Hero 11 Black.
Next, GoPro’s Hero design is back for round six or is it seven?
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And the 12 Black has the same dimensions, processor, and weight as the 11 Black.
Audio options have also been improved, with the 12 Black now supporting wireless audio from a Bluetooth microphone.
Footage looks more crisp and less subdued precisely what I want from my action camera.
DJI takes the crown here.
This subscription-free model makes GoPro’s latest camera much more competitive out of the gate.
Unlike DJI’s latest action camera, only the rear screen is touch-sensitive.
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The main screen on the rear measures 2.27 inches.
GoPro’s 8:7 aspect-ratio sensor is poised to capture footage that’s primed for editing.
The battery performance best suits anyone who shoots clips shorter than 20 minutes.
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Once I found my feet, though, the mode felt restrictive, and I jumped to Pro Mode.
GoPro’s stabilization for 2023 is HyperSmooth 6.0 matched with AutoBoost.
Your microphone will entirely dictate quality from Bluetooth audio sources.
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TheHuawei FreeBuds 4did a better job, and a dedicated microphone did a better job still.
Should I buy the GoPro Hero 12 Black?
That means high-resolution photos and video at up to 5.3K and 27MP, and 8:7 capture too.
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I also tested run times in various temperature conditions.
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(Image credit: Basil Kronfli)
(Image credit: Basil Kronfli)
