HERO12
GoProReleased Sep 1, 2023 · Analysis updated Oct 15, 2026
Capture stable, high-resolution video with advanced profiles and long battery life in a premium build. The GoPro HERO12 scores 83/100 based on 8 expert reviews in the action cameras category. Coverage includes reviews from PCMag, Freehub, Flowmountainbike, and Digital Camera World.
Critic Score
What's this?based on 8 expert reviews
Critics are split: our scores run from 72 (Postperspective) to 95 (PCMag) — a 23-point spread. Postperspective tends to score generously across our dataset.
Average of 8 publication reviews, each normalized to a 0–100 scale. How we score
Pros
- Great video stabilization(8)
- Long battery life(4)
- Premium build quality(3)
- Advanced video profiles(3)
- High resolution recording(3)
Cons
- Poor low-light performance(3)
- Overheating during use(2)
8 Publication Reviews
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The GoPro Hero12 Black features an upgraded video engine with pro-level features while still catering to casual filmmakers with ease-of-use improvements, making it the action camera to beat.
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The GoPro Hero12 Black is a phenomenal camera that will do more than enough to keep any creative satisfied and inspired for many rides to come.
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The GoPro HERO12 Black is described as the best GoPro to date, offering excellent stabilization and new vertical video features, though it still struggles with low-light footage and audio quality.
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The GoPro HERO12 Black is a highly capable action camera that excels in bright light and stabilization, though it offers few hardware upgrades over its predecessor and continues to struggle in low-lig...
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The GoPro HERO12 is a high-performance action camera praised for its exceptional stabilization, battery life, and video quality, though it lacks GPS and is somewhat heavy.
Publisher score: 4.1
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The GoPro HERO12 Black is a highly capable action camera with industry-leading stabilization and versatile recording modes, though it is marred by the loss of GPS and some overheating issues.
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The GoPro Hero12 Black offers professional features like GP-Log color profile and timecode sync, but has some quality and performance limitations that may make it less appealing for some users.
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The GoPro HERO12 Black is a reliable and highly stabilized action camera that excels in daylight and versatility, though it is hampered by poor low-light quality and minimal improvements over its pred...
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