Long-awaited introduction of front-facing LCD monitor

GoPro HERO9

The HERO9 series introduces long-awaited features such as a color front display, first-time 5K support, and a new high-capacity battery.

Key Features of the GoPro HERO9

•Front Screen Upgraded to Color LCD
•First-ever 5K Video Support in the GoPro Series
•Substantial Increase in Battery Capacity

⚖️ Comparison with Latest Model

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HERO9 Black vs HERO13 Black

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Item	GoPro HERO9 Black	GoPro HERO13 Black
Released Date	Sep 2020	Sep 2024
Max Video Res	5K (30fps)	5.3K (60fps)
Max Frame Rate	240fps (1080p)	240fps (2.7K)
Stabilization	HyperSmooth 3.0	HyperSmooth 6.0
Chipset	GP1	GP2
Image Sensor Size	1/2.3”	1/1.9
10 Bit Color	× (8-bit)	✔︎ (10-bit)
Battery Capacity	1,720 mAh (Removable Enduro)	1,900 mAh (Removable Enduro)
Body Size / Weight	71.8 * 50.8 * 33.6 (158g)	71.8 × 50.8 × 33.6 (154g)

HERO9 Black vs MISSION 1

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Item	GoPro HERO9 Black	GoPro MISSION 1
Released Date	Sep 2020	Jun 2026
Max Video Res	5K (30fps)	8K (30fps)
Max Frame Rate	240fps (1080p)	480fps (1080p)
Stabilization	HyperSmooth 3.0	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	1,720 mAh (Removable Enduro)	Removable
Body Size / Weight	71.8 * 50.8 * 33.6 (158g)	68.0 × 48.0 × 30.0 (140g)

HERO9 Black vs LIT HERO

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Item	GoPro HERO9 Black	GoPro LIT HERO
Released Date	Sep 2020	Sep 2025
Max Video Res	5K (30fps)	4K (30fps)
Max Frame Rate	240fps (1080p)	60fps (1080p)
Stabilization	HyperSmooth 3.0	HyperSmooth
Chipset	GP1	GP2
Image Sensor Size	1/2.3”	1/2.3
10 Bit Color	× (8-bit)	×
Battery Capacity	1,720 mAh (Removable Enduro)	1,255 mAh (Built-in)
Body Size / Weight	71.8 * 50.8 * 33.6 (158g)	56.6 × 47.7 × 29.4 (86g)

HERO9 Black vs MAX 2

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Item	GoPro HERO9 Black	GoPro MAX 2
Released Date	Sep 2020	Sep 2025
Max Video Res	5K (30fps)	8K (30fps)
Max Frame Rate	240fps (1080p)	60fps (5.6K)
Stabilization	HyperSmooth 3.0	Max HyperSmooth
Chipset	GP1	-
Image Sensor Size	1/2.3”	1/2.3”
10 Bit Color	× (8-bit)	✔︎ (10-bit)
Battery Capacity	1,720 mAh (Removable Enduro)	-
Body Size / Weight	71.8 * 50.8 * 33.6 (158g)	64.0 * 69.7 * 48.7 (195g)

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Product Lineup

GoPro HERO9 Black
Supported Formats
- 5K30fps
- 4K60fps
- 2.7K120fps
- 1440p120fps
- 1080p240fps
- 20.00MP
Camera Specifications
Released Date
2020/9/17
Chipset
GP1
Image Sensor Size
1/2.3”
Aperture
f/2.5
Stabilization
HyperSmooth 3.0
10 Bit Color
x
Loop Recording
✔
Live Streaming
✔
Waterproof
10m
Max Storage Size
256GB
Body Size
71.8 * 50.8 * 33.6 mm
Battery Capacity
1,720 mAh (Removable Enduro)
Weight
158g
Successor Model GoPro HERO10 Black

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Features

Front Screen Upgraded to Color LCD

The standout feature of the HERO9 is undoubtedly the upgrade of the front screen from monochrome dots to a color LCD.

Though it's a small window, this advancement allows for checking footage on the front screen when shooting towards the GoPro or in situations where the rear screen, such as with helmet mounts, is difficult to see. It's a significant evolution within the GoPro series.

However, this enhancement does come with an increase in the device's weight, a trade-off worth considering.

First-ever 5K Video Support in the GoPro Series

The HERO9 introduces support for 5K video, a step up from the previous maximum of 4K in the GoPro lineup. Although the frame rate is not exceptionally high at 30fps, it still enables captivating wide-angle video recording, including the background.

Substantial Increase in Battery Capacity

While previous GoPro models up to HERO8 featured a standard 1220mAh battery, the HERO9 sees an upgrade to a new battery.

With a capacity increase to 1720mAh, approximately 40% higher, longer recording times are achievable under equivalent quality settings.

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GoPro HERO9 Battery: Compatibility & Battery Life

The HERO9 was the first model to introduce the larger 1,720mAh battery standard shared by the HERO10 through HERO12. It won't take the newest generation's batteries, but upgrading to an Enduro battery can significantly boost this older camera's performance in cold conditions.

🔄 HERO9 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)
HERO9 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
HERO9 Black	-	-	-	-
HERO 13 Black Current	1h 30m	1h 30m	-	2h 30m
LIT HERO Current	-	1h 49m	-	-

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microSD Card for GoPro HERO9: Max Capacity & Recording Time

The maximum supported microSD card capacity is 512GB. While it falls short of the HERO13's 1TB limit, it is crucial to use a high-speed UHS-I U3 or faster card to ensure smooth recording of the camera's signature 5K/30fps video.

🔄 Supported SD Card Max Capacity & Compatibility

Camera Model	1TB	512GB	256GB	128GB	64GB
HERO9 Black Class 10 / UHS-I or higher	-	-	✓	✓	✓
HERO 13 Black Current A2 V30 / U3 or higher	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
LIT HERO Current A2 V30 / U3 or higher	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓