GoPro camera
GoPro HERO6
- Creators cited with it
- 2
- From 2 reports.
- Reviewers
- Praised for stabilisation and build & handling
- Pushback on video. From 4 reviews. What they said
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Creators cited with this
Potato JetInstagram“So to get good image quality, we're gonna use this GoPro. The HERO 6 black works really well, with what BETAFPV has essentially designed.”
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Peter McKinnonYouTube, 6.1M followers“…so that was my experience using the hero 6 in a pinch because I had nothing else and actually coming away with results that I was pretty pumped on”
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What reviewers say
Based on 4 reviews, newest July 2019
What press reviews of the GoPro HERO6 judged, by what buyers compare. Open any line for the quotes behind it.
Where it shines
- Stabilisation
- Build & handling
Where reviewers push back
- Video
- Battery life
- Value
- Image quality
Image qualitySplit: Reviewers are split.Mixed: good in bright light, weak low-light and sharpness.4 reviews›
Praise (6)
“the HERO6 is able to achieve a solid level of dynamic range”
PressFstoppers · October 2017Read the review
“the HERO6 is able to record pretty impressive photo stills”
PressFstoppers · October 2017Read the review
“Decent low light”
PressFstoppers · October 2017Read the review
“Reasonably good still photography performance”
PressFstoppers · October 2017Read the review
“The camera responded well in darker conditions and transitioned well when light was suddenly present again.”
PressTom's Guide · January 2018Read the review
“It's great when you have ample light and its reproduction of colour and auto-exposures are brilliant.”
PressExpert Reviews, Jon · July 2019Read the review
Complaints (5)
“While the HERO6 does suffer a pretty significant loss in quality when ISO is increased”
PressFstoppers · October 2017Read the review
“only enjoy mediocre sharpness at best”
PressFstoppers · October 2017Read the review
“Low light shots still suffer”
PressT3, Luke · November 2018Read the review
“Where the GoPro Hero 6 doesn't impress is in low light.”
PressExpert Reviews, Jon · July 2019Read the review
“Ugly grain is visible in stills as well as video footage”
PressExpert Reviews, Jon · July 2019Read the review
VideoMostly negative: Leans negative.Smooth 4K at 60fps, but playback demands newer devices.4 reviews›
Praise (2)
“In the videos I took while at Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida, you can see how smooth and sharp the resulting footage is.”
PressTom's Guide · January 2018Read the review
“Shooting is now possible in 4K with up to 60fps meaning you can push YouTube to its limits.”
PressT3, Luke · November 2018Read the review
Complaints (4)
“has pretty limited support on only very modern devices”
PressFstoppers · October 2017Read the review
“The feature works well for photos but not so well for video.”
PressTom's Guide · January 2018Read the review
“some not-that-old devices struggle to play it back.”
PressT3, Luke · November 2018Read the review
“your computer needs an upgrade to play them back”
PressExpert Reviews, Jon · July 2019Read the review
- AutofocusNot covered by enough reviews
StabilisationMostly positive: Leans positive.Very effective stabilisation, with minor shimmer and a quality limit.4 reviews›
Praise (5)
“the stabilization feature radically eliminates camera vibration and heavily suppresses the shake caused by each footfall”
PressFstoppers · October 2017Read the review
“the HERO6 definitely delivers impressive stabilization”
PressFstoppers · October 2017Read the review
“Digital image stabilization is considered GoPro's bread and butter, and for good reason.”
PressTom's Guide · January 2018Read the review
“this gives your videos a superbly smooth, near-Steadicam stability”
PressExpert Reviews, Jon · July 2019Read the review
“handheld shots when you're standing still are incredibly stable”
PressExpert Reviews, Jon · July 2019Read the review
Complaints (2)
“image stabilisation can't work at this quality”
PressT3, Luke · November 2018Read the review
“there's still some evidence of shimmer as your feet hit the ground”
PressExpert Reviews, Jon · July 2019Read the review
Battery lifeMostly negative: Leans negative.Drains fast under heavy use; spares advised, though some disagree.4 reviews›
Praise (2)
“The battery life on the Hero6 Black was excellent.”
PressT3, Luke · November 2018Read the review
“Battery life is pretty good, though.”
PressExpert Reviews, Jon · July 2019Read the review
Complaints (5)
“under heavy use the HERO6 offers what feels like a very quickly depleting battery”
PressFstoppers · October 2017Read the review
“how much battery seemed to drift away when not in use”
PressFstoppers · October 2017Read the review
“the Hero6 will suck up that battery juice quickly when you're using extras like voice commands, GPS and Wi-Fi.”
PressTom's Guide · January 2018Read the review
“on a few occasions, I had to jiggle the battery to get it to start charging.”
PressTom's Guide · January 2018Read the review
“you'll need a handful of precharged spare batteries to get you through a day”
PressExpert Reviews, Jon · July 2019Read the review
Build & handlingMostly positive: Leans positive.Rugged and waterproof to 10m; no tripod thread, fiddly touchscreen.4 reviews›
Praise (7)
“the HERO6 appears to have impeccable build quality”
PressFstoppers · October 2017Read the review
“Sturdy build quality”
PressFstoppers · October 2017Read the review
“Once you're familiar with the controls, it all becomes second nature.”
PressTom's Guide · January 2018Read the review
“From the rubberised finished to the rugged lined edging everything about the GoPro Hero6 Black says, go see if you can break me.”
PressT3, Luke · November 2018Read the review
“The touchscreen is super responsive now and, despite that 2-inch size, is plenty easy to use.”
PressT3, Luke · November 2018Read the review
“That waterproofing to 10 metres is a nice touch.”
PressT3, Luke · November 2018Read the review
“But it is all natively waterproof to 10m”
PressExpert Reviews, Jon · July 2019Read the review
Complaints (4)
“the touch screen seemed to lock up and require a camera reboot to fix”
PressFstoppers · October 2017Read the review
“the battery needs to be removed in order to access”
PressFstoppers · October 2017Read the review
“while I was scrolling through media, the tiny controls in the corners were a bit finicky and hard to use.”
PressTom's Guide · January 2018Read the review
“There's still no tripod thread on the body of the camera, which remains a big irritation.”
PressExpert Reviews, Jon · July 2019Read the review
ValueMostly negative: Leans negative.Pricey; worthwhile for pros, little better than the Hero 5.2 reviews›
Praise (1)
“worth the higher price for professional photographers or videographers”
PressTom's Guide · January 2018Read the review
Complaints (2)
“casual users might want to buy the previous-generation model”
PressTom's Guide · January 2018Read the review
“it's very expensive and not a huge amount better than the Hero 5”
PressExpert Reviews, Jon · July 2019Read the review
A criterion needs at least two reviews from different sources before it gets a verdict.
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