The Hero7 Black replaces the Hero6 Black as our Editors' Choice. While it's improvements aren't groundbreaking, they're palpable. If you bought a new GoPro just a year ago you'll probably want to skip this upgrade-unless stabilization at 4K 60fps is a must-have-but if you've got an older model, now...

Compact, rugged design; Waterproof to 33 feet; 4K 60fps recording with stabilization; Up to 240fps at 1080p; Voice control; Smartphone app with streaming support

Battery life could be better; Wi-Fi file transfer time can be lengthy

Mashable Choice highlights the best of everything we cover, have experienced first-hand and would recommend to others. Just when I thought there were no more meaningful ways to improve an action camera, GoPro goes and releases the new Hero 7 Black .

Crazy smooth video stabilization; Easier-to-use touchscreen UI; Vertical video capture; Super simple sharing to Instagram Stories

No real battery improvement; Low-light footage is a little soft

GoPro's latest action camera delivers impressively smooth footage while introducing other welcome features like livestreaming and an enhanced time-lapse mode for an attractive price.

Shoots impressively smooth video; Improved touch controls on viewfinder; TimeWarp feature takes great time-lapse videos; Sharp 4K videos; Great price for a full-featured action camera

Livestreaming could use some tweaks; Fast charging requires you to buy a separate accessory; Still images can be hit-or-miss

There's no doubt that GoPro has improved upon the Hero 6 lineup. While the top-level specs may not sound like a lot has changed, as you can see, there's actually more than meets the eye. The TimeWarp feature is super cool and really does make a big difference over more conventional time-lapses.

So what can we conclude so far The inclusion of the very effective HyperSmooth stabilization is significant, and makes the GoPro Hero7 Black far better suited for bumpier adventures than before – and the fact that the camera is no more expensive because of it is something for which GoPro deserves...

Great 4K video and image quality; HyperSmooth is very effective; TimeWarp is great fun; Useful UI improvements

Can struggle with voice commands; Screen unresponsive at times; Slow-mo footage only output through app or software; Many cheaper options

Ever wondered why GoPro's flagship camera is called "the Black" but has always been silver or gray Well, with the Hero 7, the company has righted that wrong. Cognitive dissonance aside, there are a few other things fixed with this year's update, but the big question is: Are they the issues that...

Great Action Camera I've had all of the go pros and they just seem to be getting better and better. You are able to live stream via Facebook with 720p and save to your mirco SD card as well. With features of auto stabilisation built in. I think this has beaten gimbals with its smooth 4k video.

The new flagship star of GoPro's action camera range, the Hero 7 Black replaces 2017's excellent Hero 6 Black . We described that camera as "the best action cam you can buy today" and the fundamentals here remain the same.

Superb image stabilisation; Improved audio quality; Impressive video and decent stills; Waterproof without needing a case; Huge range of mounts and accessories; Now offers livestreaming

Can get very hot when recording 4K; Occasionally sluggish or unresponsive UI; Still relatively expensive

While there are many companies that make action cameras, there's only one name that most professionals consider when creating kick-ass content. GoPro practically invented the market, and their flagship Hero 7 Black is the best they've ever made.

I upgraded to the Hero 7 black from a Hero 6 black. The image stabilisation is much better but really not the gimbal-like stabilization that GoPro claims, it is better but not like a gimbal. Audio is also better than the 6, I will get a wind sock to make it even soon.