Between the HERO11 Black and HERO12 Black, the HERO11 Black comes out ahead in stabilization, while the HERO12 Black wins on several specs. Overall, the HERO11 Black scores 95 and the HERO12 Black scores 95 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are evenly matched on the broad strokes, with the decision sitting on which individual spec advantages weigh more for your use.
Pick the HERO11 Black if you care most about stabilization. The biggest gaps in its favor are stabilization.
The HERO12 Black similarly doesn't carry a headline advantage on the popular specs — look at the full table for category-specific deltas.
Both ship with comparable max video, max 4k fps, waterproof depth, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity tells you both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Why GoPro - HERO11 Black wins
- ▲Stabilization: gimbal-class (vs advanced).
Why GoPro - HERO12 Black wins
- No decisive advantages.
Spec comparison
Video
| Spec | GoPro - HERO11 Black | GoPro - HERO12 Black |
|---|---|---|
| Max video | 5.3K | 5.3K |
| Max 4K fps | 120 | 120 |
| HDRⓘ | true | true |
| Log profileⓘ | false | truelead |
Stabilization
| Spec | GoPro - HERO11 Black | GoPro - HERO12 Black |
|---|---|---|
| Horizon lock | true | true |
| Stabilization | gimbal-classlead | advanced |
Durability
| Spec | GoPro - HERO11 Black | GoPro - HERO12 Black |
|---|---|---|
| Waterproof depth | 10 m | 10 m |
| Weight | 153 glead | 154 g |
| Removable lens | false | false |
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