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- VIRB Ultra 30 vs HERO8 Black
Garmin VIRB Ultra 30 vs GoPro HERO8 Black
What VIRB Ultra 30 does better (2) and where HERO8 Black wins (4) — every spec side by side.
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6.9Video7.7
4.2Ruggedness8.1
2.3Features6.9
Dimensions
Size comparison
VIRB Ultra 30HERO8 Black
| VIRB Ultra 30 | HERO8 Black | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 45.9 mm | 48.6 mm | −2.7 mm |
| Width | 57.5 mm | 66.3 mm | −8.8 mm |
| Depth | 31.3 mm | 28.4 mm | +2.9 mm |
| Weight | 88 g | 126 g | −38 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is VIRB Ultra 30 better than HERO8 Black?
- Weight88 g vs 126 g+43%
- Max frame rate (slow motion)300 fps vs 240 fps+25%
Why is HERO8 Black better than VIRB Ultra 30?
- Waterproof without case0 m vs 10 m
- 4K frame rate (max)30 fps vs 60 fps2×
- Main screen size1.75″ vs 2″+14%
- Depth31.3 mm vs 28.4 mm+10%
Specifications
Side by side
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | 88 g | 126 g |
| Width | 57.5 mm | 66.3 mm |
| Height | 45.9 mm | 48.6 mm |
| Depth | 31.3 mm | 28.4 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 | 60 fps |
| Max frame rate (slow motion) | 300 fps | 240 fps |
| HDR video | — | Yes |
| Timelapse / hyperlapse | — | Yes |
| Sensor & photo | ||
| Photo resolution | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Aperture | — | f/2 |
| Max field of view | — | 120° |
| RAW photos | — | Yes |
| Stabilisation | ||
| Stabilisation system | Digitale Bildstabilisierung (DIS) | — |
| Electronic image stabilisation | Yes | Yes |
| Screens | ||
| Front screen | — | Yes |
| Main screen size | 1.75″ | 2″ |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Audio | ||
| Microphones | — | 3 |
| External microphone support | — | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 1,250 mAh | — |
| Battery life (recording) | 135 min | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Storage & features | ||
| microSD card slot | Yes | Yes |
| Voice control | Yes | Yes |
