The GoPro HERO 10 Black is a worthy new flagship, offering everything the GoPro HERO 9 Black did but with a slew of extras, some merely nice to have, others more fundamental. Faster, more powerful, lighter and with a vastly better hydrophobic lens, the GoPro HERO 10 Black might be iterative, but it...

Powerful GP2 adds speed and slickness, Improved hydrophobic lens, Horizon leveling upgraded, Resolution and framerate bumped up

No big bang improvement, Battery showing the strain

Beefed up internals make the Hero 10 Black a nippy, powerful, polished action cam – and a slow-mo fiend

Lag-free interface, Fantastic slow-motion capture, Improved upload/app experience

Mediocre battery life, Low-light performance still not great, Grain in HDR photos

The GoPro Hero 10 Black is a fantastic action camera. While on the surface it’s a rehash of the Hero 9 Black (and its shooting resolutions are virtually identical), it’s a very different camera in day to day use. Thanks to the GP2 processor, together with updates to photo and video processing, the Hero 10 Black captures a better image across all lighting conditions. It’s much more responsive than any previous HoPro. The boosted frame rates are stellar for fans of slow motion, while the camera’s nice-to-have features (from better live-streaming and webcam support to faster wireless and wired transfer of video) iron out niggles that plagued older editions. If you’re planning to pick up a Hero 10 Black, make sure you sign up for a GoPro subscription to save a packet. Besides unlimited cloud backup and camera replacements, the £50 annual membership bags you a discount that brings the price of the Hero 10 Black down from £529 to £379. While we wouldn’t normally highlight optional offers in a review, this one is unlikely to go anywhere: GoPro’s been doing it for years, and the lower camera price ultimately makes it even easier to score this Hero full marks.

Lag-free interface; Fantastic slow-motion capture; Improved upload/app experience;

Mediocre battery life; Low-light performance still not great; Grain in HDR photos;

Lag-free interface; Fantastic slow-motion capture; Improved upload/app experience;

Mediocre battery life; Low-light performance still not great; Grain in HDR photos;

GoPro Hero 10 Black: GoPro’s latest flagship action camera packs an all-new processor and a supercharged set of specs

Excellent video stabilisation, Increased frame rates, Upgraded processor

Can overheat at higher settings, Mediocre battery life

While it's a shame that picture and sound quality haven't been upgraded, the iPhone 13 was great in these regards and the iPhone 14 is, too Excellent display Admirable headphone performance Solid build quality No upgrades to picture or sound Familiar design Notch is still present

It doesn't reinvent the action camera, but the Hero 10 Black is a much more user-friendly and refined version of its predecessor, and the most versatile action cam you can buy. The new slow-mo frame rates and wired data transfer modes are useful, while the snappier interface and small image quality improvements make it an enjoyable waterproof companion for adventures and b-roll footage. Its rivals now offer larger sensors and better value, though.

Snappier menus and interface; Powerful GP2 processor; New 4K/120p mode is fun; Class-leading stabilization; New lens cover repels water; Faster wired transfer mode;

Same small sensor; Still not a low-light king; Budget rivals offer better value

The GoPro Hero10 Black looks a lot like the Hero9, but rolls video with more pixels and double the frame rate, making it the company's best action camera yet.

5.3K capture at up to 60fps, 120fps 4K for slow motion, Class-leading video stabilization, Front-facing color screen, Waterproof without an add-on case, Media Mod support, Wi-Fi and USB transfer for phones and tablets

Battery drains quickly, Costs more when bought without a subscription, Heat limits long-form recording

“Don't judge a camera by its housing, this new hero is full of hidden talents.”

GoPro is hitting a 10th-generation milestone with its annual action camera update this year. And while the Hero10 Black ($399 with a one-year GoPro subscription) is a decidedly more evolutionary update than the revolutionary Hero9 was, it's a better camera for it. The form factor remains the same, so the Hero10 works with Hero9 accessories. More importantly, the video engine has been updated for 5.3K60 and 4K120 capture, aided by superlative stabilization. Its slim design and wide lens make it a favorite for POV action shots, and it works well for live streaming and as a webcam. Although it costs $50 more than the previous model, it's the best GoPro yet, and our Editors' Choice winner for action cameras.Builds on Hero9 Design Last year's Hero9 delivered the first significant update to the line's physical design since the Hero5. The slightly larger frame, color front-facing display, and support for Mod accessories continues here, with some welcome refinements. On the outside, t...

The GoPro Hero10 Black looks a lot like the Hero9, but rolls video with more pixels and double the frame rate, making it the company's best action camera yet.

5.3K capture at up to 60fps; 120fps 4K for slow motion; Class-leading video stabilization; Front-facing color screen; Waterproof without an add-on case; Media Mod support; Wi-Fi and USB transfer for phones and tablets

Battery drains quickly; Costs more when bought without a subscription; Heat limits long-form recording