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- HERO vs HERO9 Black
GoPro HERO vs GoPro HERO9 Black
What HERO does better (2) and where HERO9 Black wins (4) — every spec side by side.
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6.8Ruggedness8.1
2.7Features9.2
Dimensions
Size comparison
HEROHERO9 Black
| HERO | HERO9 Black | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 47.7 mm | 50.8 mm | −3.1 mm |
| Width | 56.6 mm | 71.8 mm | −15.2 mm |
| Depth | 29.4 mm | 33.6 mm | −4.2 mm |
| Weight | 86 g | 158 g | −72 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is HERO better than HERO9 Black?
- Weight86 g vs 158 g+84%
- Depth29.4 mm vs 33.6 mm+14%
Why is HERO9 Black better than HERO?
- Max video resolution1080p vs 5K
- Max frame rate (slow motion)60 fps vs 240 fps4×
- Main screen size2″ vs 2.7″+35%
- Microphones2 vs 3+50%
Specifications
Side by side
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | 86 g | 158 g |
| Width | 56.6 mm | 71.8 mm |
| Height | 47.7 mm | 50.8 mm |
| Depth | 29.4 mm | 33.6 mm |
| Waterproof without case | 10 m | 10 m |
| Min operating temperature | -10 °C | — |
| Video | ||
| Max video resolution | 1080p | 5K |
| 4K frame rate (max) | — | 60 fps |
| Max frame rate (slow motion) | 60 fps | 240 fps |
| HDR video | — | Yes |
| H.265 / HEVC | — | Yes |
| Timelapse / hyperlapse | Yes | Yes |
| Sensor & photo | ||
| Photo resolution | — | 20 MP |
| Aperture | f/2.3 | — |
| RAW photos | — | Yes |
| Stabilisation | ||
| Stabilisation system | Digitale Bildstabilisierung (DIS) | — |
| Electronic image stabilisation | Yes | Yes |
| Screens | ||
| Front screen | Yes | Yes |
| Main screen size | 2″ | 2.7″ |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Audio | ||
| Microphones | 2 | 3 |
| External microphone support | — | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Battery capacity | — | 1,720 mAh |
| Battery life (recording) | 123 min | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| GPS | — | Yes |
| Webcam mode | — | Yes |
| Storage & features | ||
| microSD card slot | Yes | Yes |
| Voice control | Yes | Yes |
