Body design revamped

GoPro HERO8

The GoPro HERO8 series underwent significant upgrades such as built-in mounting on the body. While maintaining the shooting quality equivalent to HERO7, the usability has greatly evolved.

Key Features of the GoPro HERO8

•Redesign from "HERO7"
•Featuring HyperSmooth 2.0

⚖️ Comparison with Latest Model

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HERO8 Black vs HERO13 Black

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Item	GoPro HERO8 Black	GoPro HERO13 Black
Released Date	Oct 2019	Sep 2024
Max Video Res	4K (60fps)	5.3K (60fps)
Max Frame Rate	240fps (1080p)	240fps (2.7K)
Stabilization	HyperSmooth 2.0	HyperSmooth 6.0
Chipset	GP1	GP2
Image Sensor Size	1/2.3”	1/1.9
10 Bit Color	× (8-bit)	✔︎ (10-bit)
Battery Capacity	1,220 mAh (Removable)	1,900 mAh (Removable Enduro)
Body Size / Weight	66.3 * 48.6 * 28.4 (126g)	71.8 × 50.8 × 33.6 (154g)

HERO8 Black vs MISSION 1

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Item	GoPro HERO8 Black	GoPro MISSION 1
Released Date	Oct 2019	Jun 2026
Max Video Res	4K (60fps)	8K (30fps)
Max Frame Rate	240fps (1080p)	480fps (1080p)
Stabilization	HyperSmooth 2.0	HyperSmooth (GP3)
Chipset	GP1	GP3
Image Sensor Size	1/2.3”	1.0 インチ
10 Bit Color	× (8-bit)	✔︎ (10-bit)
Battery Capacity	1,220 mAh (Removable)	Removable
Body Size / Weight	66.3 * 48.6 * 28.4 (126g)	68.0 × 48.0 × 30.0 (140g)

HERO8 Black vs LIT HERO

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Item	GoPro HERO8 Black	GoPro LIT HERO
Released Date	Oct 2019	Sep 2025
Max Video Res	4K (60fps)	4K (30fps)
Max Frame Rate	240fps (1080p)	60fps (1080p)
Stabilization	HyperSmooth 2.0	HyperSmooth
Chipset	GP1	GP2
Image Sensor Size	1/2.3”	1/2.3
10 Bit Color	× (8-bit)	×
Battery Capacity	1,220 mAh (Removable)	1,255 mAh (Built-in)
Body Size / Weight	66.3 * 48.6 * 28.4 (126g)	56.6 × 47.7 × 29.4 (86g)

HERO8 Black vs MAX 2

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Item	GoPro HERO8 Black	GoPro MAX 2
Released Date	Oct 2019	Sep 2025
Max Video Res	4K (60fps)	8K (30fps)
Max Frame Rate	240fps (1080p)	60fps (5.6K)
Stabilization	HyperSmooth 2.0	Max HyperSmooth
Chipset	GP1	-
Image Sensor Size	1/2.3”	1/2.3”
10 Bit Color	× (8-bit)	✔︎ (10-bit)
Battery Capacity	1,220 mAh (Removable)	-
Body Size / Weight	66.3 * 48.6 * 28.4 (126g)	64.0 * 69.7 * 48.7 (195g)

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Product Lineup

GoPro HERO8 Black
Supported Formats
- 4K60fps
- 2.7K120fps
- 1440p120fps
- 1080p240fps
- 12.00MP
Camera Specifications
Released Date
2019/10/25
Chipset
GP1
Image Sensor Size
1/2.3”
Aperture
f/2.5
Stabilization
HyperSmooth 2.0
10 Bit Color
x
Loop Recording
✔
Live Streaming
✔
Waterproof
10m
Max Storage Size
256GB
Body Size
66.3 * 48.6 * 28.4 mm
Battery Capacity
1,220 mAh (Removable)
Weight
126g
Successor Model GoPro HERO9 Black

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Features

Redesign from "HERO7"

The most significant upgrade in the GoPro HERO8 is its redesigned body.

Mount integrated into the body: Mounting without a case is possible.
Redesigned side door: Easy to swap and mount accessories.

These two upgrades in body design may seem minor visually, but they are significant improvements in practical use.

In terms of shooting performance, except for "HyperSmooth 2.0" mentioned later, it's comparable to HERO7. However, just with 'points—body redesign' and 'HyperSmooth 2.0', it's fair to say there's been a major evolution upgrade.

Featuring HyperSmooth 2.0

The "HyperSmooth" introduced in HERO7 Black has been upgraded to 2.0 in HERO8.

While in HERO7, HyperSmooth was only available with high frame rates, in HERO8, it's evolved to be usable at any frame rate.

Additionally, a more powerful "Boost mode" has been added compared to conventional stabilization.

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GoPro HERO8 Battery: Compatibility & Battery Life

Equipped with a 1,220mAh battery. Although it's incompatible with the larger batteries found in the HERO9 and newer models, its compact and lightweight design makes it incredibly easy to slip several spare batteries into your pocket.

🔄 HERO8 Battery Compatibility List

Camera Model	Gen 4AGBAT-001 (2,150 mAh)AEBAT-001 (1,900 mAh)	Gen 3ADBAT-011 (1,720 mAh)ADBAT-001 (1,720 mAh)	Gen 2AJBAT-001 (1,220 mAh)AABAT-001-AS (1,220 mAh)	Gen 1AHDBT-401 (1,160 mAh)AHDBT-301 (1,180 mAh)AHDBT-201 (1,180 mAh)
HERO8 Black	-	-	✓	-
HERO 13 Black Current	✓	-	-	-
LIT HERO Current	🔒 Built-in Battery (1,255 mAh / Non-removable)

⏱️ Maximum Battery Recording Time (Battery Life)

⚠️ Continuous recording times are only displayed for models officially specified by GoPro.

Camera Model	8K / 5.3K / 5K	4K	2.7K	1080p
HERO8 Black	-	-	-	-
HERO 13 Black Current	1h 30m	1h 30m	-	2h 30m
LIT HERO Current	-	1h 49m	-	-

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microSD Card for GoPro HERO8: Max Capacity & Recording Time

The HERO8 supports microSD cards up to 256GB. While this capacity cap is modest compared to recent models, 256GB is still more than enough to cover the recording time across multiple battery swaps.

🔄 Supported SD Card Max Capacity & Compatibility

Camera Model	1TB	512GB	256GB	128GB	64GB
HERO8 Black Class 10 / UHS-I or higher	-	-	✓	✓	✓
HERO 13 Black Current A2 V30 / U3 or higher	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
LIT HERO Current A2 V30 / U3 or higher	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓