GoPro 8 Black VS GoPro 7 Black - Comparison! 

My wife asks why I would watch a review of a product I have no need for. I say that I just REALLY like the way you present the information.

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Terrific comparison, Alex! Really well done. I appreciate the time and effort you put into making this comparison. I am looing to purchase one of these (leaning towards the gopro 8 now) for motorcycle videos. The enhanced stabilization is quite remarkable at 240 fps. Thanks.

Felt like I was in call of duty when he jumped the fence lol

I actually find the microphone on the hero 7 sound better than on the 8. Colors are much more full on the 8 and also the stabilisation seems much better.

Finally someone who reviews the camera in depth and does a side by side comparison. I now know I want the 8 instead of the 7. Good job, very nice video and I find it very amusing to watch your video! I am upgrading from a GoPro Hero 5 to 8 in a couple of days

Great video keep it up as always Alex

If its a review, this is how you do it. Thanks a lot for the pains taken!

If for no other reason than the fact that you actually ran and hopped a gate for us, I'm hitting like and subscribing. That's commitment! Thanks.

I really like the Hero 8 but I can't deal with an unreplaceable lens, "What can go wrong, will" I'm going to buy the 7 Hero Black. Thanks for the great video!

Great video bro I appreciate how you give us information

Great work keep up the fantastic reviews.

Nice apples to apples comparison you've done here! Still really like my 7, but if I ever need a second one I'll buy the 8. I have to wonder if the difference in color and brightness had anything to do with the higher bit rate of the new 8. More bits, more information ='s darker more colorful picture? As far as I know, the 7 and 8 use the same CCD sensor. So if the imaging hardware is the same, that leaves us with an increased bit rate and or software differences I suppose.

Great content thanks! Trying to decide between the two cameras. This helps a lot.

Thank you for the great review. I know nothing about Go pro and this was extremly helpful.

I have to say, when I'm looking for an action camera review lately, I keep scrolling down until I see your review/comparison! 👍🏻

Great review, thanks!

10:00 no bro, you’re not crazy. Colors are so much realistic on Hero 7. Hero 8 too fake. Great video man. Keep them coming!!!

Immediately taken with your accent! ❤️👌

Extremly useful - thank you very much for this one!

For everyone that doesn't want the 8 only because of the irreplaceable lens. I had the same thought but than I thought. When your cell phone screen cracks to much. You don't replace the screen. You just get a new phone. It's the same concept with a go pro. So I can overlook that feature if the 8 is a better choice.

Great work!!

Thank you for this great video! Definitely helped me with my choice! Keep it up!

Powered by vidIQ The non-removable lens cover is a deal-breaker for me. Its an action camera and is going to get scratched and dinged (i would be scared to mount it to a drone). If the lens cover gets damaged you have to replace the whole camera. It would be a waste of money to buy this unit.

Thank you for the comparison, great job. I have the 7 black which I use only while scuba diving. I actually do not see any advantage at all in using the 8 underwater as the stabilization is not needed. It would have been good if the 8, being larger, was fitted with a longer life battery. Thanks again.

I currently have the hero 7 and really like it. There are some things i like about the 8 tho. Like the improved stabilization, built in mount, and presets.... but i dont like that the lens cover is non removable now. Would be nervous about scratching or cracking the glass.

GREAT VIDEO BRO JUST WATCHED THE 9 AND 8 NOW THIS ONE, THINK IL BE GETTING THE 8 THANKS FOR YOUR GOOD HELP LOVE FROM TASSIE

Thanks brother. This vlog helped me make my mind.

I think I'll keep my 7 for now. A tiny bit more stabilization on the 8, but not enough to go buy another set of everything for a new 8. But that's just me. Thanks for the comparisons of the pair.

Really great video man! Great job! ^_^/ and Thank you for this!

very nice vidéo ty for your help

Wonderful test and video. I do think a simple Runcam2 or something without stabilization so we can see the non stabilizer footage in a little window in the middle would be more impressive for both.

Great review thanks

Excellent. Many Thanks.

I just Bought a GoPro Hero 8, I found your review to be very informative and i'm glad that i did very gd tests results in favour of the hero 8 , Thank you very much and you have a new sub..

Excellent video like always

note: a good video editor can fix saturation and stabilization (and a lot more) for you after you recorded the film - just a thought, which makes gopro 7 a better deal than 8, since what 8 can do, 7 can also do if you put it into a video editor ta ta!

Im happy from my GP7 and thanks for vdo Alex

Just watched this video after the 9 vs 8 comparisons. I'm thinking of buying a GoPro for mainly scuba diving. I excluded the GoPro 9 because it's not worth it and it's out of my budget. Now I don't really know whether should I buy the 7 or 8. What would you advise? The GoPro 7 is for $250 and the GoPro 8 is for $350

Very well done ! I was waiting for that :)

Can u go Facebook live & Instagram live with the 7? Is it possible to do face time calls with a go pro never heard anyone do a face time call so I just wondering can u do those 3 things ?

Great review Mate..

Really good review and no bias:)

One thing I’d love to see is the lens changed on the 7 (cover comes off and lens can be unscrewed) to a non fisheye wide angle and see comparison between HyperSmooth on and off (just walking)

Awesome video, thank you Alex. Did you find any freezing issue or heat issue on the gopro hero 8?

8 is good but ive got a cheap and very small 1-axis gimbal which works great on the 7. (7 does struggle with the rotation axis). So im skipping this upgrade, really dont think its worth getting a new Gopro until they increase the sensor size.

Do you think the sandisk U3 V30 is good enough for 2.7k 60 fps bit rate on high?

Hero 7 looks more sharp and natural!

Perfect review 🔥❤️

Thanks for your video ! This helped me confirm my Gopro 8 is not only the issue. I switched from 7 to 8 and not so happy with it. Built-in mount on 8 is nice though. I mostly use it underwater for diving and usually requires extra housing. So that benefit of 8 kinda became useless for me. Do any of you experience highlights being burnt on 8 ?? Even on this video, I noticed your forehead is blown on 8's footage more than 7. I use mine mostly underwater and anything shiny or if there is uneven lighting, the highlight is just burnt for me which has been annoying experience with the hero 8. Thinking to switch to 9 or go back to 7.

Just ordered the Gopro Nero7 but see there are two different batteries, blue bottom and black bottom. Which one will be the best for the Nero7?

lovely video thank you.

Horse riding test at 06:20

I like the sound and image of the GP7 much more. nice review. just one more word HELMET. I'd like to keep you mind around. keep it up and thanks. I use ND Filters on my GP7Black.

Doesn't the Hero6, Hero7 Black and the Hero8 all have the same chip??? (GP1) Shouldn't they perform similarly with a firmware update, thus saving $$$ from upgrading to the newer model? Just saying..........Thanks for another great video!!!

Thank you for running for us!

To me the focusing whilst on the move with both are just about ok. There seems to be more of a colour difference between them.

Hi mate, having problems in displaying date and time on Gopro 7 video, can you help me please?

I like the bright colorful look of the 8 images. I feel like they update the old cameras to look worse when the new ones come out. I feel like the 7 looked just as good as the 8 back when the 7 came out. Have they fixed the buggy operation issues with the 7? I might buy one again

What a great video comparing the two cameras. The main difference is that GoPro 8 has over all better image stabilization. The GoPro 8 is so worth it only if you need that extra stabilization for your videos.

So, if you use hero 8 only in 4k 60 fps, stabilization is exactly like the hero 7 in 4k 60 fps? This is bad for me...

thanks

How long goes the batery by filming ? 3 hours or more ?? Please tel me because I want a go pro too but what is better 7 or 8. In your video I noticed 8

you saved me from the gopro 9... tqsm... been scrolling from yesterday searching for something that is a good quality that can save me from spending lot of money...

8 is somehow extrem cool stabilization -> but the 7 looks like more action.

Thank Your Video

April 11, 2024 I just owned my first gopro 7 black, still fine. Price is about $150. I like Go 9 but the price is still very highface-orange-frowning

Thx buying the GoPro 7 now

Best review I saw

Did like the video and how you show of everything

Great review, I need two GoPros and it looks like I'm buying one of each.

for any camera comparison,I always prefer your video bro, thanks for such amazing content as usual #BackpackerTraveler

Good info

Good job on creating this comparison video of the gopros 8 & 7 , I am a moto-vlogger who has created over 280+ videos on RU-vid using the gopro hero 8 black but after 2 years of continuous use of moto vlogging with my hero 8 black and purple panda lav mic my hero 8 doesnt work with the mic anymore I've tried replacing both mic and gopro mic adapter but the issue is with the camera itself I think I plugged in the mic adapter in & out one to many times ? I tried calling gopro they told me that they think I need a new c port because the camera works very well with out a external mic but it doesn't help me out as I mentioned I'm a moto-vlogger trying to moto vlog without using an external lav mic my subscribers and viewers will not hear me to well and will hear alot of wind noise interference...😔 so I've been looking for a new or refurbished gopro hero 8 black I was thinking maybe I could buy a hero 7 black that how I came to watching your comparison video here this morning great in depth comparison video mate it definitely helped me make up my mind in which gopro I should buy ? I'm going with the gopro hero 8 black because your comparison video clearly shows that the video captures with the hero 8 brings out more color then the hero 7 the hero 7 has a slightly more dull look then the hero 8 vibrant colorful look . I would pause your video when I wanted to really study the comparison between both cameras and the hero 8 definitely had the colors of the green grass & tree leaves looking greener as with the colors of everything else that was recorded!😁👍 thanks again mate for going out of your way to create such a great comparison video of these 2 wonderful action cameras of gopro hero 8 & 7 black ...😁👍⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

They seem to keep dropping in and out of a flatter colour profile...I prefer the flatter look as the other one is too contrasty and a little too saturated. Eg. 6:09 look at the one on the right, drops to contrasty look then back to flat.. It also happens on the 8 during other tests.

great video!

Awesome man ...you are just perfect host ...

Bro can you compare gopro vs iphone 11in bike 30/60fps stabilization i am waiting bro

Did you say ...... better or butter ?

Good job!!!

You are awesome sir

It's useful .great job

Very nice but which is better ?

Im still confused to which one to get as iv never had one or used one

7 has more realistic colors, where 8 has over-saturation and therefore more unrealistic colors; and where 8 has more stabilization, it can kill the quality of experience that less stabilization can convey; but 7 has issues with the battery handling/compartment that is a struggle to open, and in 8 you can't replace the lens, which is a total killer

Is it a good to use a tempered glass on lens screen ??

the 8 makes you look thinner.

First time to buy gopro, which is better? Hero 7 or 8? Thanks

So you swapped some of the night time footage between the 8 and the 7 as in one section the 8 is the darker looking more saturated cam and then in the other vid the 7 is the dark looking more saturated cam.

GoPro has been messing up the skin tones, Idk what happened

Compare flat profile of the both

Bro if you say Mother Russia in your next video I will give you a thumbs up thank you

nice bro..just buy gp 8.good stblizer

Hello! Is gopro 7 still good in 2021?

well done!

So should I get the hero 7 black over the 8

With which camera did you shoot the intro

too much stabilization can take away from the quality of experience of viewing the video. If you record driving on a bumpy road and you want to draw the viewer in and convey to him what it felt like racing through a rough terrain, you're out of luck if you set the stabilization too high. The viewer of the video will be feeling like a disengaged viewer, versus a viewer who gets to feel the rough terrain with you because you didn't mask it with stabilization. it keeps it more real, and keeps the viewer more engaged when we don't mask things ... this - from a movie writing point of view

When you are running at 6:30, the video from the gopro 7 looks more stable.

its the sound for me.. ilik the 8 picture but i lik the 7 sound