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GoPro HERO11 Black – E-Commerce Packaging - Waterproof Action Camera with 5.3K60 Ultra HD Video, 27MP Photos, 1/1.9" Image Sensor, Live Streaming, Webcam, Stabilization vs GoPro MAX — Waterproof 360 + Traditional Action Camera with Touch Screen Spherical 5.6K30 HD Video 16.6MP 360 Photos 1080p Live Streaming Stabilization

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GoPro HERO11 Black – E-Commerce Packaging - Waterproof Action Camera with 5.3K60 Ultra HD Video, 27MP Photos, 1/1.9" Image Sensor, Live Streaming, Webcam, Stabilization
#8 in Action Cameras

GoPro

GoPro HERO11 Black – E-Commerce Packaging - Waterproof Action Camera with 5.3K60 Ultra HD Video, 27MP Photos, 1/1.9" Image Sensor, Live Streaming, Webcam, Stabilization

$289.99

100/100Excellent
100% positive0% neutral0% negative

Pros

  • +Flat color profile is very good
  • +10 bit video
  • +No issues for 2 years
  • +Never froze
  • +No overheating

Cons

  • -Doesn't have dlog profile
  • -Low dynamic range in video
  • -Blown skies
Have a hero 11. No issues for the past 2 years. Never froze, never shut down due to overheating. Really, never had a issue with it.
GoPro MAX — Waterproof 360 + Traditional Action Camera with Touch Screen Spherical 5.6K30 HD Video 16.6MP 360 Photos 1080p Live Streaming Stabilization
#10 in Action Cameras

GoPro

GoPro MAX — Waterproof 360 + Traditional Action Camera with Touch Screen Spherical 5.6K30 HD Video 16.6MP 360 Photos 1080p Live Streaming Stabilization

$344.99

100/100Excellent
100% positive0% neutral0% negative

Pros

  • +Better tool (implied versatility)
  • +360 reframing capability

Cons

  • -Reframing requires effort/workflow adjustment
Don't have a Max yet, but will install the plugin in anticipation of what's to come!