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- VIRB Ultra 30 vs HERO5 Black
Garmin VIRB Ultra 30 vs GoPro HERO5 Black
What VIRB Ultra 30 does better (2) and where HERO5 Black wins (3) — every spec side by side.
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6.9Video5.8
4.2Ruggedness8.1
7.8Battery8.0
2.3Features6.0
Why is VIRB Ultra 30 better than HERO5 Black?
- Max frame rate (slow motion)300 fps vs 240 fps+25%
- Battery capacity1,250 mAh vs 1,220 mAh+2%
Why is HERO5 Black better than VIRB Ultra 30?
- Waterproof without case0 m vs 10 m
- Battery life (recording)135 min vs 145 min+7%
- Main screen size1.75″ vs 2″+14%
Specifications
Side by side
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | 88 g | — |
| Width | 57.5 mm | — |
| Height | 45.9 mm | — |
| Depth | 31.3 mm | — |
| Waterproof without case | 0 m | 10 m |
| Waterproof with housing | 40 m | — |
| Video | ||
| Max video resolution | 4K | 4K |
| 4K frame rate (max) | 30 fps | 30 fps |
| Max frame rate (slow motion) | 300 fps | 240 fps |
| Timelapse / hyperlapse | — | Yes |
| Sensor & photo | ||
| Photo resolution | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| RAW photos | — | Yes |
| Stabilisation | ||
| Stabilisation system | Digitale Bildstabilisierung (DIS) | Video Bildstabilisierung (VIS) |
| Electronic image stabilisation | Yes | Yes |
| Screens | ||
| Front screen | — | Yes |
| Main screen size | 1.75″ | 2″ |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Audio | ||
| External microphone support | — | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 1,250 mAh | 1,220 mAh |
| Battery life (recording) | 135 min | 145 min |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Storage & features | ||
| microSD card slot | Yes | Yes |
| Voice control | Yes | Yes |
