Why I HATE GoPro Hero 11 Black

This GoPro Hero11 Black test and review turned into more of a rant than a review!

In this video, I compare the GoPro Hero9 Black to the GoPro Hero11 Black, focussing on performance for e-bike motovlogging.

👇 This software saved my life 👇

My Sur Ron:

Here is the breakdown:
0:00 Intro
0:59 Hero11 Black 4k 60fps Wide
1:31 Hero9 Black 4k 30fps SuperView
2:19 Hero11 Black 4k 60fps SuperView
2:51 Hero11 vs Hero9
3:58 Hero11 Black 4k 60fps HyperView
5:30 Hero11 Black 2.7k 60fps Max SuperView - Max Lens Mod
6:52 Max Lens Mod - Horizon Lock Test
7:54 Max Lens Mod vs HyperView (Standard Lens)
9:00 GoPro Hero9 vs GoPro Hero11 Black
10:19 Battery Life
11:07 Final Review

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[thegraffitiwriterknowsas]

Thank you! someone finally speaking out about this. GoPro has the action camera scene so monopolized they just don't seem to care at all about quality anymore. Their company has been on such a heavy downward spiral over the years and they do nothing besides take notes from apple limit you and make things worse. Something DRASTICALLY needs to be done. I miss the old days when GoPros were strong as a tank, they didn't glitch constantly, the software systems were simple and easy, everything was compatible with 3rd party accessories and you didn't need to constantly connect your camera to your phone for weird reasons. GoPro please figure it out

[dnydeltoro]

Man. I can’t imagine how many hours this took to put together. Congrats

[The_Essential_Light]

The Max lens mod was developed for the GoPro 9, and it worked with the 10. The GoPro 11 does not need the Max lens mod, although it can be used on it.

[Iockbit]

cant wait to have the bike swapped with the ko kit. heard its extremely powerful and the motor doesnt actually overheat as easily as the stock sur ron motor

[YaTuChavez]

I use the Hero9 with the Max Lens. Haven’t upgraded to the 11 but the hyperview distortion would make me feel “sea sick” in a way if I watch it back. I’m okay with staying at 2.7k with the Max lens on the 9. At least until they fix the issue

[melvin]

I like the max lens look. It's not as oversharpened, the distortion is much more acceptable and I do in fact think the FOV is bigger. It may just not look like it because of the very extreme distortion in HyperView. Just look at your comparison at 8:11. With max lens you can see the plant and leaves on the right, while you cannot in HyperView.

[TMVideoProductions]

If you want to preserve the original video quality but still have a telemetry overlay, I have a workflow that, I think, does a really good job. I use Race Render to create the data overlay and I export it as a video file with just the data overlay on top of a blue screen, not the gopro video. Then I import the data overlay video file and the gopro video files into my video editor. I chroma key out the blue background on the data overlay video track. This way you end up with a data overlay but don't have to run your gopro video through an extra processing step that could degrade the quality of the video.

[DGCastell]

i'm absolutely with you on the issue with non-existent desktop support for telemetry edition. using the phone to edit is nuts!

[GoldwireIT]

Everything you've said here is how I feel about GoPro's lack of desktop editing software to add telemetry data.

[KING_OF_FARTS]

The hyperview is way better. You can see a lot more of the sides.

[laidbaqq]

As a GoPro Fusion user, who bought the device when it was a year after being discontinued -- I feel your pain. They have even removed the resource pages from their website, so we must fully rely on Facebook Groups for info. Then come to find out, one of the issues with a specific app not allowing users to import/export and edit footage, is an expiration date on the music library -- which many of us will never use!

[NotCool]

You should do a video giving people saving for a Sur Ron money that would be cool to watch

[CHUNKYNUGGET]

Big props for telling them how it is! God damn we need more ppl like you 💪

[TeamCykelhold]

TL;DR: Max lens is poop, rest is ok. Telemetry problems, but was fixed in an annoying way. Sur Ronster very angry and waving arms. There, saved you 15 minutes.

[DerekSteen]

The HERO11 will record uncropped 5.3K 8:7 aspect ratio. Hyperview is just taking that and stretching it to 16:9. I’m a big fan of 16:9 but I’d prefer watching the unstretched 8:7 for your riding content.

Also, when using the Max Lens Mod, you can keep the GoPro in normal mode (I.e., not enabling Max Lens Mode) and it will record a fisheye circle view. This will get you a much wider angle. Especially if you use the full 8x7 aspect ratio.

Loved the video! I never considered some of your needs for a GoPro. It’s a huge bummer they haven’t kept the desktop software up-to-date!

[MaxtheGentleGiant]

Glad to see videos where people are talking about it. I have stopped using GoPro completely. It freezes and hangs and very unpredictable. Moved to Insta 360. And super happy

[palmtrees]

I think the only reason to have the max lens mod is if you're doing flips and whatnot and need the horizon level all the time. .other than that, image will def. look like shhhh. But it's nice to see someone else out there totally skipped hero 10 and went to 11. That's what I did. Hero 9 to Hero 11. For the most part, I'm satisfied with the upgrade. Can't hate on it. .and the more coloring with the 10 bit color. I notice the difference in my playback footage. But I really like the higher frame rate with higher resolution for recording my dog in motion. His slo mo is great. Had to update my external hard drive capacity [to 20tb] to keep all the footage. These videos of my dog will be cherished for all time in the future. Love that little guy. . .

[EBikeBuilder_]

I liked hyperview at first. but when i watch it on a big screen it gives me a headache. I think the 8:7 Wide works better. and then just crop some of the top and bottom off to make it 16:9

[ChrisRogers]

Hey Man, hate to be that guy but it seems like you didn't actually know what you were buying when you bought the max lens mod haha it's only purpose is to create better stabilisation in a wide FOV. so you can have the horizon locked with it on and the lens is still wide and not linear like the camera does without the mod. that's literally it, it's niche product for sure but is amazing when used for certain things. Honestly I think what you need is a 360 camera like the GoPro MAX or Insta360

[dronyland]

Great review indeed. I am glad I kept my GoPro 9 and never upgraded to the 11. Also, man I SUPER agree with you about the crappy phone app, while not having any real desktop computer application to use. Even Insta360 who offers phone editing app for their 360 cameras, have also a desktop app available to use (which is the only one I use). I don't understand how people can make professional editing using their phone, which is not made for this at all. 🤔
PS: Non related to GoPro but had to add this; Be careful out there with your bike. I saw you ride in a "wild" way sometimes, which looks pretty cool on camera, until you get hit by a distracted driver, and then it will look less cool from the hospital's bed (talking from experience).