With 5K video and a front-facing display, the GoPro Hero9 Black is the new action camera to beat. There are many imitators, but no one has yet come close to knocking GoPro off its perch as the best action camera, and that continues with the GoPro Hero9.

Smooth video, Front-facing screen, Intuitive interface

Heavy

The Apple iPhone 14 is no match for the just-released iPhone 14 Pro, but if you ignore that, it’s one of the most effective phones around.

Great cameras, front and back, Fast performance, Good battery life, Innovative safety features

Design too familiar, Some average features

The iPhone 14 isn’t much of an upgrade over the iPhone 13, but it’s still a great device and an upgrade for anyone coming from the iPhone 11 or older.

Great camera, Good battery, Emergency features are cool, Still excellent performance

Display could use some upgrades

Apple has given select media outlets and YouTubers access to the new iPhone 14 ahead of when it begins arriving in customers' hands on Friday, September 16. There are two models of the ‌iPhone‌ 14, the standard 6.1-inch ‌iPhone‌ 14 and the larger 6.7-inch ‌iPhone‌ 14 Plus.

More like an iPhone 13S. The generational upgrades for the iPhone 14 are limited to a few subtle changes. At the same time, however, the base price climbs to 800 USD, while the only true innovation happens inside the iPhone 14 Pro series.

excellent OLED display, dust- and waterproof, fast Wi-Fi, wide range of supported frequencies, great camera, very fast performance, good battery life

display limited to 60 Hz, charging rate limited to 20 watts, no macro lens, wide notch

GoPro has been the industry standard for action cameras for over 15 years. It wasn’t until a few years ago that brands such as DJI and Insta360 began making action cameras with more features that challenged GoPro’s lead.

Crisp 5K footage; A useful front-facing screen; Still rugged build quality

More expensive than before; Slow HDR processing; Still needs a second battery for heavy use

The GoPro HERO 9 is amazing for action video. You can easily mount it to action cam mounts and objects like helmets or cars, and it's waterproof down to 33 ft. It also has an impressive digital video stabilization feature that helps smooth out camera shake, along with a horizon leveling feature.

Rugged, portable design., Impressive video stabilization performance., Lots of frame rate options in FHD., Waterproof.

Poor video quality in low light.

This is the most substantial update of the GoPro Hero Black range in several years. With 5K video, 20MP stills, 30% more battery life, improved stabilization and much more, the GoPro Hero9 Black is a formidable camera with a wide range of uses.

No need for waterproof housing; Dual Screen; 8X Slow-motion

Mods are expensive; Not great in low light

GoPro’s slogan for the Hero 9 launch is “More everything,” and there really are enough new things here for that to feel fair. GoPro regulars will appreciate the higher resolution, while the new front screen fends off competition from DJI.

Great bundle price; Full color front display; 5K video and 20-megapixel photos; Improved battery life; Useful new shooting modes/features

Larger than before making some accessories redundant; Heavier than the (bigger) Max; No new slo-mo speeds

With 5K recording, a front-facing screen and a bigger battery, GoPro’s Hero 9 Black is the best action camera yet

Fantastic video stabilisation; Practical front-facing screen; Improved battery life; Interchangeable lenses;

Touchscreen can be under-responsive; Won’t fit some older accessories;