This article originally appeared on BikeRadar
We've finally got our hands on GoPro's Hero 5 Black for review. Aside from the obvious redesign, there are a number of new features including voice commands, electronic image stabilisation, a redesigned menu system and updated frame rates. Let's take a look at whether this is now the best action camera on the market, and whether the long wait was worth it.
BikeRadar verdict: "An awesome action camera — the long wait was worth it"
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- Highs: Best-in-class image quality, waterproofing, clever features
- Lows: Battery still doesn't last more than two hours, it's not cheap
- Buy if: You want superior action footage and you're not afraid to pay for it
The Hero 5 is definitely one of the hottest tech gadgets to come out this year, with consumers eager to see how much better it could be than the popular GoPro Hero 4 series. The Hero 5 Black was originally expected to launch over a year ago, finally reaching the market in September 2016 along with its smaller stablemate the Hero 5 Session and the Karma drone. We'll be using all three in the coming months and will update this review as we go.
GoPro Hero 5 Black design
The size and layout of the camera feels very familiar for those who've previously used a GoPro, and the ergonomics retain the style we're used to, but there is a clear difference in appearance between this one and the previous models. One of the main things about this redesign is that the actual unit is now fully waterproof down to 10 metres without the need for a separate housing.
While this is one of the best features about this camera, there are a couple of downsides to it. Now that it doesn't live in a protective case all the time both the lens and the touchscreen are susceptible to any flying debris: this isn't so much of an issue if road cycling, or not-very-extreme mountain biking is your bag, but for the more extreme riders out there it's definitely something to consider.
GoPro Hero 5 Black menu
GoPro Hero 5 Black image quality
GoPro Hero 5 Black battery life
GoPro Hero 5 Black voice commands
GoPro Hero 5 Black image stabilisation
GoPro Hero 5 Black vs. Hero 4 Black vs. Garmin ViRB Ultra 30
GoPro Hero 5 Black conclusion
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