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The GoPro Hero5 shares many video and photo specs with the previous generation, but it also brings a handful of new features. While no single addition is a game-changer on its own, together they make a noticeable difference compared to the Hero4 Black. This section highlights the key new features, and the following sections will dive deeper into the camera\u2019s core functions while exploring these updates in more detail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fully Waterproof:<\/strong> One of the biggest upgrades is that the GoPro Hero5 Black is now completely waterproof without an extra case, just like the Hero4 Session. It even uses a similar rubberized material on the exterior, giving it that rugged, water-ready feel straight out of the box.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is of more concern though is the USB-C\/HDMI port door.\u00a0 This door pops off for placement into the Karma gimbal\/drone, as well as just for charging:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The port door won\u2019t pop off easily since you have to press a button and slide it to open. The real challenge is keeping track of it after charging or while the cable is connected. GoPro sells replacement doors, though they\u2019re a bit pricey. My plan is to grab an extra and stash it safely in my backpack or suitcase when traveling\u2014because I\u2019m certain I\u2019ll lose it at the worst possible moment, like when I\u2019m trying to capture shots underwater.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While we\u2019re on the topic of doors, there\u2019s also the battery compartment underneath. It houses both the battery and the micro-SD card, keeping your essential components secure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Touch Display:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Hero5 builds on the touch display introduced with the Hero4 Silver. As a reminder, the Hero4 Black didn\u2019t have a display at all, which is partly why I preferred using the Hero4 Silver for everyday shooting over the Black.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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That said, the touch display on the Hero5 feels noticeably different from the one on the Hero4 Silver.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

The menu system has been completely redesigned to make finding settings more intuitive. Along the bottom, it displays the key details for the current mode\u2014for example, in video mode, you can quickly see the resolution and frame rate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can tap the screen to change these settings, and only the frame rates available for the selected resolution will appear. In theory, it looks great, but in practice it can be a bit cumbersome. With so many resolutions packed closely together, it\u2019s easy to miss the one you want on the small display.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the right side of the display, you can access advanced settings for each mode, including ProTune, Image Stabilization, and Audio Control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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From the top of the display, you can access general settings like WiFi and voice control. On the left, you\u2019ll find the playback section to review your photos and videos. I go over all of this in detail in the video below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Speaking of a wet display, I found it doesn\u2019t respond well when it gets wet. If your fingers are wet, the touchscreen can become unresponsive and frustrating to use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As I mentioned earlier, the Hero5 Black\u2019s touch display looks great in theory, but in practice it could use some refinement. Most of the time, the slight lag and tiny on-screen selectors led to several missed attempts when trying to change modes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Similar to the VIRB Ultra 30, GoPro added Voice Control this year. Just say, \u201cGoPro, Start Recording,\u201d and it will begin filming. The same works for taking photos or switching modes. There\u2019s even a fun trick\u2014say a certain expletive that rhymes with \u201chit,\u201d and the camera will mark a highlight. It\u2019s a handy, hands-free feature that\u2019s surprisingly practical.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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You can toggle this feature on or off, and it supports seven languages. If you have the Remo accessory remote, it can also accept voice commands when the camera is out of earshot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That said, it\u2019s not flawless. I found that voice control works well when standing still, but performance drops once you start moving. Around 10\u202fMPH (15\u202fKPH), commands often stop registering, no matter which way the camera is facing. By comparison, Garmin\u2019s system keeps working at higher speeds as long as the camera is pointed at you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

GoPro offers more voice commands than Garmin, and leaked manuals from August even hinted that it might one day learn custom commands (which hasn\u2019t happened yet\u2014but that would be really cool). In practice, though, Garmin performs better once you\u2019re moving, with fewer failed commands and more consistent responsiveness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Built-In GPS and Sensors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Hero5 Black does include GPS, but don\u2019t expect it to track your activities. Its GPS mainly geotags photos and videos\u2014basically like Instagram or Facebook, letting you know where a shot was taken. It doesn\u2019t record GPS tracks while biking, skiing, or surfing, and it won\u2019t show your speed on videos. In short, its use is mostly limited to labeling your content with a location, like \u201cTaken in NYC.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is definitely a letdown for sports fans who wanted to overlay metrics like speed or distance directly onto their videos within the GoPro app. Even though GoPro acquired Dashware, a top app for adding these data overlays, there\u2019s currently no native support. For now, the GPS only adds a simple location tag, with the icon appearing at the top left of the display.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Electronic Image Stabilization, RAW Photos, Advanced Audio Tracks:<\/strong> I\u2019m grouping these features together\u2014not because they belong in the same category, but because they\u2019re worth highlighting before we go deeper. These are some of the biggest differences between the Hero5 Black and Hero5 Session. While the Session does include stabilization, it lacks the new RAW photo mode and Advanced Audio Track capabilities found on the Black.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On that note, let\u2019s dive into the audio and video modes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Video & Audio details<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ah, video time! There\u2019s no better place to start exploring the Hero5\u2019s features than its video modes. In many ways, it\u2019s similar to the Hero4 Black, offering 4K at 30\u202fFPS and 720p at 240\u202fFPS\u2014the two formats people talk about most. And yes, the 4K footage looks fantastic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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