Do GoPro HERO Underwater Cases Actually Dive Deeper? 

How does this channel not have a million subs? No BS no adds no sales pitch.

We just hit 5K! Thank you guys! 😀

I cant get enough of these tests. Theyre fascinating

Sorry guys. Just need a little bit more time before releasing the next episode. I need to do some maintenance on the chamber and make a design revision so we can go deeper.

This channel is amazing.

Yes I’ve been waiting for this test. Thank you! A couple things you could try imploding are a styrofoam cup and maybe a Crookes Radiometer. I’ve wondered how long it would last under intense external pressure.

Love this channel - already sub'd months ago. When can we have an episode about the custom rig you built? All the engineering that went into it, calibration, testing, how it pressurizes so well, etc.. Also, I would expect companies to start lining up with products they want you to test.. Not yet??

the rating of depth on devices is also measured in the amount of time they can withstand on this depth, this means the go pro case can steadily withstand 60 meters for a prolonged period. i would love to see this in your future tests

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I'd be super curious to see you test some of the "best budget watches". A lot of Casio fans often speculate that the $10ish F91W would far exceed its rated 30m, and I've seen several Timex fans say that they feel like their Expedition would exceed their rated 50m as well. I think it'd be a fun video to make on the (fairly) cheap with something that could appeal to a lot of people :D

I just found your channel and subbed almost immediately I love this type of content relaxing destruction is truly the best and congrats on 5k man keep it up you got something cool going here

Another great video! Wait for the bonus drop at the end.

You are same enthusiastic as the hydraulic press channel.😊

This was awesome and very interesting. I loved the bonus test, definitely different seeing it from that view. Nice work 👍

so, have you ever shown how you generate the pressures for the chamber? that would be neat to see

The 60m housing should be good for any recreational diver since we don't go below 50, with 30 (18 apparently being the new open water limit, when I did my OW it was either 20 or IIRC 30) being the limit unless you do deep diving training which allows you to go to 40, 50 is considered the 'hard' limit that you should never cross as a recreational diver. 55 is about the deepest I've went, though I was with commercial/technical dive instructors, was 16 at the time too, looking at their new regulations that would never be allowed now, though I got my standard OW divers license at 13, which it seems also isn't allowed any more. Tl:Dr if you're a recreational diver at >60m your gopro is the least of your worries. Most rec regulators will start to malfunction around that depth.

Awesome test

I can't imagine there are many divers with the skills and qualification to dive to 60m would cheap out on any of their equipment. The budget case may just get you by for holiday snorkeling. I have no idea what gave you the idea for this channel but i'm glad you started it's very interesting for something I have no interest in.😉. Maybe some companies will hire you to test their products with your equipment. I wish you success.

It looks like 60m is the test depth. Maximum safe depth is usually 50% greater than test depth. In submarine operations test depth is the maximum operating depth under normal conditions. Maximum safe depth is the depth that it is safe to dive in an emergency. Going below test depth increase hull fatigue and shortens hull life.

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Need to get this guy more viewsss

When are you going to show us the rest of this setup? We've seen the chamber but what about pumps and all that.

Amazing test, Thank yooou for the sound warning 😭😭😭😭

When testing underwater cases, the device on which the case is made (or at least a mock-up) should be kept. Each plastic case is made in such a way that the pressure on it can be distributed evenly and there are no large deformations leading to failure, which was wonderful to see on a cheaper case. For this reason, unfortunately, this test is inconclusive and its result is only 2 damaged cases.

Yes. I still have and use my Hero2 camera. 😎

I'm surprised you were able to recover the video from the hero 2

I feel like there should be a ton of companies lining up to sponsor your channel! Or at least commission videos. Even for the cheapy case, I’ll bet they’d sell a lot more if this video was in the Amazon product page. “Goh Proux cases, we might not make it to the bottom of the ocean, but we’ll make it farther than you!” It seems like a no brainer for any sort of product with a depth rating. (That actually works). Though I guess I could see companies being less thrilled to see a head to head where a $10 knock off does just as well or better.

Cool

You probably could test a small firecracker under pressure. It would be challenging to ignite one though.

Could you try some more food items? Meat? Maybe steak and cook it afterwards? Also coconuts might be interesting. :) Amazing channel btw.

Failed at the porthole, like the titan submersible. Remarkably accurate ratings.. I wonder if there's any 'antique' "waterproof" items from back in the day that can be tested... They'll either be a lot better or a lot worse than something modern.

Suggestion: Lightbulbs. Incandescent, CFL, halogen etc.

What happens to a dive flighlihht? Will the batteries explode under the pressure?

Awesome channel cant wait for you to blow up

The surface of the paste (actually in contact with the water) appears to change colour very quickly. You should have smeared it on the back surface of the case so we were looking at the front surface. If you know what I mean.

What if you hydro mod it though? 😂

I would also like to see tests of the IPX rating of some cell phones and smart watches. Are android clones really waterproof or is that just something they put on the box? The original Apple Watch was not actually rated for submersion but I swam with mine in the ocean a bunch and never had a problem. Every iPhone since the 12 is supposed to handle 30m at 6m. I’m still kind of reticent to do more than wash mine off in the sink if it gets spilled on or dirty but I’d have a lot more confidence if I saw one actually survive depth for a time. The Apple Watch Ultra is rated to 40m, plus it has a diving mode so it would be cool to see it reporting its own doom (though obviously this would be an expensive one) In general I also think it would be interesting to see things that have or are depth gauges to see how accurate they are and what happens once they get out of their rated depth.

When you do slow-mo disable pitch adjustment to avoid the horrible sound.

so much i wanna see tested!! what about an orange? or a banana?

I wonder how deep a snow globe could go 🤔

Now I suppose you have to fill a GoPro with mineral oil and see how that affects performances…. ;)

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please lower or disable the audio for the slo mo crush scenes, its a incredibly unpleasant and harsh noise for headphone users

Id be interested what happens to fruit

Hi. I am an environmental scientist and I think your device has a ton of potential in some of the areas of research I'm involved with. Is it possible to exchange a few ideas with you, maybe via email? Thanks.

TOO EXPENSIVE!!! Don't spend the money on pricey things to crush, get a can of spray cheese and I'll be happy!

lol do not brush your teeth...

other waterproof case tests would be cool 💀🐱😭🤤🔫🐷♥️🐱👩‍👧‍👦🐻🇹🇷🪦👨‍❤️‍👨☃️