Testseek.co.uk have collected 44 expert reviews of the GoPro Hero3 Plus Black Edition and the average rating is 85%. Scroll down and see all reviews for GoPro Hero3 Plus Black Edition.
February 2014
(85%)
44 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(82%)
10 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
An extra squeeze of battery life
Small size and trimmed-back waterproof housing
Quality results in variety of conditions
Crop-in options for different angles of view (up to 1080p only)
Wi-Fi enabled
New clip lock preferable
Very compact
Lightweight design
Image quality is good compared with main competitors
Plenty of video formats
Including 2.7 K / 25 p with stabilisation effect in postproduction
Battery life has improved
Better audio quality
4x slow motion in 720p
Excellent video quality
Huge range of mounts
4K and slow-mo modes
Super lightweight design
A host of accessories
Numerous recording modes
12MP still images
Improved image quality over original HERO3+
Improved battery life
SuperView mode
The editors didn't like
Battery life still not good enough
It's a minor update over the original Hero3 (not worth upgrading but good for first timer buyers)
Fussy user interface
4K frame rate too low
Touchscreen sold separately
No microUSB charging option
Battery is slow to charge
LCD screen has no backlighting (difficult to see darker conditions)
Published: 2014-08-05, Author: David , review by: wareable.com
Super lightweight design, A host of accessories, Numerous recording modes, 12MP still images,
4K action can be choppy, Average at best battery life, Cheaper rivals on the market, Lack of a viewfinder,
The only complaints you could level at the GoPro Hero 3+ Black Edition are that there's too much power and functionality here for casual users and not enough for professional filmmakers. However, even for these two groups and for everyone else in between...
With rival action cam maker Contour on the rocks, GoPro continues to be the leading force in this segment. The Hero3+ continues to put options from the likes of Sony to shame, offering a complete system of accessories and an impressive feature set. That's...
Published: 2014-02-21, Author: Tony , review by: stuff.tv
Excellent video quality, Huge range of mounts, 4K and slow-mo modes
Lacks a proper screen, 4K mode only 15fps
GoPro's ‘industry standard' status has been well earned, and the Hero3+ Black Edition is a cracking good camera. However, in 2014 a £350+ camera with no screen and a three-button interface doesn't quite stack up. We'd like to see a major redesign for Go...
Very compact, lightweight design, Image quality is good compared with main competitors, Plenty of video formats, including 2.7 K / 25 p with stabilisation effect in postproduction, Battery life has improved, Better audio quality, 4x slow motion in 720p
No microUSB charging option, Battery is slow to charge, LCD screen has no backlighting (difficult to see darker conditions), Memory cards can't be formatted incamera, 4K mode is difficult to use in practice, No minijack port for external mics, No screw th
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Published: 2013-12-09, Author: Mike , review by: pocket-lint.com
An extra squeeze of battery life, small size and trimmed-back waterproof housing, quality results in variety of conditions, crop-in options for different angles of view (up to 1080p only), Wi-Fi enabled, new clip lock preferable
Battery life still not good enough, it's a minor update over the original Hero3 (not worth upgrading but good for first timer buyers), fussy user interface, 4K frame rate too low, touchscreen sold separately
There's no doubt that the GoPro HD Hero3+ Black Edition is the best GoPro action camera yet. It's an enabling device, one where you'll be capturing amazing shots in no time. But it's a subtle push compared to the earlier Hero3 model, not a giant lea...
Improved image quality over original HERO3+, Improved battery life, SuperView mode
Relatively expensive, External microphone requires USB adapter, LCD screen an optional extra
GoPro has made the HERO3 Plus Black Edition even better than the HERO3, with improved image quality the most significant enhancement. It's not a game changer, but it's a very welcome upgrade.Next, see our 10 best camcorder round-up.Thanks also to Scan Com...
Abstract: Other camera companies may deny it, but GoPro created the action-cam market. With so many competent knockoffs out there now, the onus is on GoPro to prove its action cams still rule the roost. And the California-based company hopes to prove that with its ...
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Published: 2014-09-24, Author: Antonio , review by: pcmag.com
Best video quality we've seen on an action camera. Versatile shooting modes. Capable of shooting 4K.
Expensive. Battery drains quickly with Wi-Fi enabled. Poor still photo quality. Menu is still frustrating to navigate
GoPro's Hero3+ Black Edition shoots the best 1080p footage we've seen on an action camera....
Superior video quality, Lots of shooting options, Wide variety of mounts, Sturdy build
Soso battery life, May produce blurry distance shots
Reviewers consistently agree that the GoPro HD Hero3+ Black Edition simply offers the best video performance it's possible to get from an action camera. It's versatile, too, with lots of shooting and mounting options, and its sturdy construction stands up...
