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
Side-by-side comparison based on Reddit community data

#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.”

#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!”