
The GoPro Hero 3+ Black Edition carries over the same 4K video resolution from the Hero 3 Black, which is roughly four times the resolution of 1080 Full HD. Auto Low Light is a new feature that cuts the frame rate in half when the camera detects lower light levels. SuperView is the widest recording angle GoPro has offered to date (I have samples later on in the article). The Hero 3+ Black Edition also introduces SuperView FOV, which is available in select capture resolutions. The Hero 3+ Black Edition's built-in Wi-Fi has also been boosted to 4x faster speeds with a greater range, and the battery life has been increased by 30%. The microphone is improved to pick up on more subtle sounds and improve wind noise reduction. GoPro also improved the lens of the Hero 3+, making it sharper and exhibit less artifacts. Do you miss the bolt accents around the lens? The Hero 3+ also has slightly larger buttons.Ī look at the slimmed-down housing.

The resulting package is more compact and easier to access. Now while those physical stats remain identical to the Hero 3, the Hero 3+ ships with a smaller housing, with a streamlined lens covering without bolts, and devoid of the slide lock mechanisms. First off, it's 20% smaller and lighter than the first GoPro Hero and Hero2, measuring 2.30 x 1.55 x 0.08 inches (5.8 x 3.9 x 2 cm) and weighing 2.6 oz. Although the Hero 3+ may seem like an incremental upgrade, there are a number of subtle changes that make this action cam stand out.

The GoPro Hero 3+ Black Edition shares many similarities with its predecessor, the Hero 3. Having owned the first HD Hero and Hero2, I wanted to know if the Black Edition was worth the extra cash, so I spent some quality time testing the camera in a variety of environments. While the GoPro Hero 3+ Silver Edition ($299.99) and Hero 3 White Edition ($199.99) have both been upgraded, it's the Hero 3+ Black Edition that really showcases all the brand has to offer. The GoPro Hero 3+ Black Edition ($399.99) is the newest flagship model, replacing the GoPro Hero 3 by adding some key upgrades. $399 / 300 | GoPro's latest fleet of little action bricks are fortified with several advanced features that cannot be found elsewhere in the market.
