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#1 in Action CamerasBest Overall

GoPro Hero 12 Black

Name: GoPro Hero 12 Black
Brand: GoPro
Rating: 9.2 (1 reviews)

GoPro

$299.00 – $349.00

GoPro's flagship action camera with 5.3K video, HyperSmooth 6.0 stabilization, and 27m waterproofing. Supports vertical video for social content and integrates with GoPro Quik for auto-editing.

9.2

Excellent

Consensus

Our Analysis

The Hero 12 Black is the definitive action camera for most users. HyperSmooth 6.0 delivers genuinely gimbal-like stabilization, and 5.3K footage holds up to serious cropping in post.

Score Breakdown

Expert Score

9.4

User Sentiment

9.1

Value Score

8.5

Complaint Risk

8.8

Freshness

8.5

Community

9.2

Availability

9.5

Pros

HyperSmooth 6.0 produces near-gimbal stabilization
5.3K/60fps captures stunning detail for cropping
27m waterproof without a case

Cons

Battery life is only ~70 min at 4K/60fps
GoPro subscription needed for full Quik editing benefits

Don't buy this if…

Overheating can occur during extended 5.3K recording in hot ambient temperatures

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