GoPro Courts Vloggers With Hero11 Black, Tips Mini Version Without a Display

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GoPro is back on the scene with its annual September product release. This year the company has two action cams on deck, a Hero11 Black that looks a lot like last year's Hero10 on the outside, and a screen-less Hero11 Black Mini, sure to please fans of the long discontinued GoPro Session. Inside the two cameras have the same imaging and video capabilities, so it's really up to you as to which form factor better suits your style.

The GoPro Hero is the camera that defined what an action cam should be—the palm-sized video specialist sports an extra-wide lens so you can mount it interesting in places. The Hero11 includes integrated mounting clips, is built to withstand drops and take abuse, and can work 33 feet underwater without the need for any additional protection.

And while the form factor has varied a bit over the years, the Hero11 Black doesn't stray too far. It includes a front-facing LCD, a plus for both vloggers who want to monitor the frame while presenting to camera, and to surfers and adventurers who want to mount or adjust the angle of view without looking behind the camera. The rear display takes up the entirety of the camera body and supports touch input.

We've not yet seen the 11 Black Mini in person, but in pictures it appears to be a pared-down edition of the camera. There are no screens to monitor video, just a status display up top, and a big Record button for easy operation. The Mini does lose the ability to swap its battery—it puts its extended-life cell inside, like a smartphone, where the full-size Hero11 Black is powered by a swappable extended-life Enduro power pack. We do like that GoPro added a second set of mounting clips to the Mini so you have more options when it comes to mounting.

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