GoPro hero 10 vs 9 - How Long Can You Record Before Overheating?

In this video I'm sharing how long you can record videos on the gopro hero 10 and the gopro hero 9 before they overheat. I have found some interesting results. The gopro hero 10 does have overheating problems, but it does not bother me, and I want to explain why.

00:01 Summary table - how long you can record before overheating
01:27 How I tested gopro hero 10 and 9 overheating
02:43 Does GoPro hero 10 overheat? (compared with Hero 9)
03:19 Is it worth getting hero 10?
03:40 GoPro hero 9 has better battery life than hero 10
04:06 Best micro SD for GoPro hero 10 (and hero 9)
04:20 All cameras overheat by the way.
05:04 The hero 9 is better than hero 10 at some things
05:29 The hero 9 is still a good buy
06:25 The reason why I will keep both hero 9 and hero 10
07:40 The overheating is not a problem for me.
09:20 The temperature is different in different resolutions and frame rates
10:00 Conclusion: Both cameras are good.
10:30 Does gopro hero 10 have freeze issues?
11:05 Get this fast micro sd to overcome freezing issues
11:18 Tips on how to avoid overheat on gopro hero 10

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Thank you for watching!

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[GoPro]

Hey Tom, Thanks for reviewing and testing your HERO10 Black, we have an exciting update for you -

Thanks to customer feedback, we’ve learned many HERO10 users want the ability to record longer video clips in static situations without motion or airflow to cool the camera. Many have also had questions about how to get the longest possible recording times while maximizing battery life.

We’re excited to share that we’re releasing a HER010 firmware update to deliver on these requests by end of October.

This update will introduce three new “Video Performance Modes” to help maximize HERO10’s performance depending on your use case:

1. Maximum Video Performance – Maximum video resolution and frame rates for the very best image quality and ultra slow motion.
2. Extended Battery – Optimal video resolutions and frame rates for maximizing recording times and extending battery life.
3. Tripod / Stationary Video – Optimized for recording long video clips at the highest resolutions and frame rates when the camera is stationary without motion or airflow to cool the camera. GPS and HyperSmooth video stabilization are turned OFF in this mode.

The following is what users can expect to achieve, on average, in Tripod / Stationary Video mode recording a single continuous clip at a temperature of 77F / 25C in static situations without movement or airflow to cool the camera:

5.3K60 – 47% more runtime than previous for an average of 29 minute-long clips
5.3K30 – 11% more runtime than previous for an average of 44 minute-long clips
4K120 – 52% more runtime than previous for an average of 26 minute-long clips
4K60 – 154% more runtime than previous for an average of 63 minute-long clips
4K30 – 35% more runtime than previous for an average of 50 minute-long clips

A future firmware update will enable even longer clip lengths in 5.3K30 and 4K30. And if important for your use case, 2.7K and 1080p will enable significantly longer single clip recording times in either Extended Battery or Maximum Video Performance modes.

We’re also excited to share that in late November we’re releasing a new battery, named Enduro, for HERO10 and HERO9 cameras. Enduro will be available as a $24.99 spare battery upgrade and features revolutionary technology that dramatically improves your GoPro’s performance in cold temperatures (snow sports, for example) while also significantly extending recording times in moderate temperatures.

At a battery temperature of 14F / -10C (note: this is the battery’s temperature, it can be even colder outside), with HERO10 Black the Enduro battery enables, on average, 56 minutes of 5.3K60 video, 50 minutes of 4K120 video, 76 minutes of 4K60 video and 115 minutes of 1080p30 video recording.

Enduro also significantly increases video recording time in moderate temperatures. For example, with HERO10 Black during typical outdoor activities at a temperature of 77F / 25C, the Enduro battery enables, on average, 60 minutes of 5.3K60 video (a 28% improvement over the standard battery), 51 minutes of 4K120 video (a 40% improvement over the standard battery), 71 minutes of 4K60 video (a 13% improvement over the standard battery) and 120 minutes of 1080p30 video recording.

Stay tuned for more information on the November launch of the new Enduro battery and end of October release of the updated HERO10 firmware featuring the new Performance Video Modes. And please keep your feedback and requests coming — as you can see, we’re excited to develop additional HERO10 performance enhancements based on your input!

[EARTHENERGYTOURS-mjir]

We use 6 GoPro Hero 8 Black for UTV videos. Connected to 12v power supply and recording for 8-12 hours NON STOP

Only time they have turned off is sitting still in direct Sun for extended periods or cheap SD cards

The in cab Hero 8 with media mod has turned off many times but think it may have been battery going bad because it was swollen.

PS: Make sure camera is mounted to something vs legs folded sitting on desk for air circulation

Thanks

[Muaythaiventura]

Just got a new one, one broken out of the box and the 2nd malfunctioned via overheating within 30 minutes.... 4k @ 60fps - such a bummer I didn't realize this before I purchased.... back to the drawing board. Thanks for the video and information on this!

[zodx]

Thank you so much I recently purchased a GoPro 9 black and was shooting at its factory settings at 5K and noticed the overheating issue within 5 minutes. I was concerned and started doing research. Thank You by far you have been the most informative. Keep up the great work.

[daisyintherain]

This was a very proficient and thoughtful video, Tom. You had obviously put a lot of work into the testing and I can see why you would want to keep both the GoPro Heros 9 and 10, as together they give multiple options for their use. Thank you.

[fastwheels]

This helped me a LOT. I race handcycles and some of my races last about 2 hours and the short clips drive me crazy. I honestly didn't know it was due to overheating. I need to mount the camera and start it and forget it. I've been looking to upgrade as my gopro is so old it doesn't even have a video display on it lol and it records in 10 minute clips. I may go for the hero 9 for my upgrade rather than the 10. Waiting until the 11 comes out so the prices are lower 😉

[Paseoman]

You are a godsend for putting that info on the screen at the beginning.

[gmartinezm]

Thanks for the Video and effort man! I appreciated, this is what I was looking for.

[JonS]

Recording outdoors is more likely to lead to longer runtimes, not shorter (unless it’s in a very hot climate). Airflow is extremely important for cooling, more so than a few degrees lower ambient temperature. Recording with the fingers up, on a table, with no airflow is close to a worst case scenario, even if the room is at a comfortable temperature.
These cameras have limited surface area, so there’s not a lot of convective cooling (and radiative can be ignored).

[vonheise]

I got close to 2 hours recording on one battery with my Hero 9 at 4k 30 fps. I did have the front screen turned off as it was mounted on a kayak.

[pohorachspetom]

Thanks for this comparison. I have seen a video here on Youtube that there was an update which improves the overheating. Have you received the update and experienced the better situation?

[drbkjv]

Thanks for the video. I am debating between getting the 9 and 10. Both are 350$ on their website right now as of April, 2022. But I do like longer videos, but the 5k at 60pfs sounds awesome, but the better image stabilizer on the 9 was very evident too. I’m in a tough spot! I like recording surgeries and dog walks and runs😅. Let me know what you think! Thank you.

[TheUsualSuspekt]

I'm still trying to figure out why it constantly asks me to reset the time in the 10 as much as it does and pair it with the app and/or manually when I completed that task the last time I used the device. What is the preferred lense in your opinion. I'm new to all this.

[KungPowEnterFist]

Every person with a fully functioning brain that actually uses action cameras for action video, of course, would accept that there is nothing actually wrong with the Hero 10. I used my Hero 9 and Hero 10 for MTB-ing, timelapses, and timewarp last weekend in Central Florida with temps 90-95F in direct sunlight all day, and neither camera overheating not once. ~110 clips, two timelapses, and one timewarp each, and three batteries consumed each. No overheats, no bugs, everything just worked. Mostly did 4k30 and 4k60 clips, but threw in plenty of 4k120 and 2.7k240 here and there on the Hero 10 with zero issues whatsoever. My Hero 10 stationary, indoor, all bells and whistles turned on, 75F ambient, mounted on the float grip standing on a table, I get basically unlimited recording in 4k30 and 5.3k30. 5.3k60, 26 minutes to overheat. 4k60, 35 minutes to overheat. 4k120, 20 minutes to overheat. Brilliant, for a camera that only costs $400.

[LeBronBoxingLife]

go pro 9 cost 349 dollars
go pro 10 costo 500dollars what do you recomend to get ? can please tell me?

[WeAreAllOne]

5k my go pro hero 10 overeats in 10 min. Had I known this, I would not have bought it. 27 degrees in here. What a waste of money. I imagine on days with 40 degrees. You can't even use this piece of crap

[mukhtarhussaini]

You talking rubbish people know have time you took it too long