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Model:
CHDHX-901-MX/CHDHX-901-XX/TH
SKU:
6427120
Your price for this item is $65.99
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The regular price is $249.99

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Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 2838 reviews

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93%would recommend to a friend

Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 10 reviews

Customers are saying

Customers frequently mention the HERO9 Black's video quality, ease of use, and affordability. Many customers rave about the camera's excellent photo and video quality, compact size, and user-friendly interface. While some users complain about battery life and overheating issues, many find the camera to be a great value for the price.

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  • Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Worth the cost

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    We purchased the Hero 9 to put in my daughter’s race car so she can see how she is driving and the car is reacting. Love the voice automation feature. Me being short, I am not able to reach where the camera is mounted to turn it on. The image stabilization option is a huge plus. Because she races dirt track and the corners are curved and high banked, the picture always stays level when this feature is turned on. Before we would have to turn our heads quite a bit to see what she was doing due to the other GoPro we had didn’t have this option. The 8k picture quality is amazing. Watching her videos seems so realistic as if you were the one driving. My husband especially likes the tracking ability. Most of the time you never have to worry about someone stealing your belongings at the race track, but just in case, this feature is nice to have. The only negative thing I have to report is the battery life. Even with the wifi turned off, we are only getting about an hour worth of filming each time. By the time she finishes her races for the night, we usually only have about 10% battery life left. This doesn’t leave much time if there is an accident on the track that takes time to clear up. We ended up purchasing additional batteries to switch out after each race. Overall we are extremely pleased with the product and would definitely recommend it to others.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good for the price

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Good for what it is, everything will always need improvements, it seems that just batteries and new lenses are the only thing I find even remotely disappointing, bought a polarized filter because the stock settings let in too much light still for day filming and now it looks great, the stabilization is a major feature that made it worth the money for me

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Waterproof

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Essential Vacation Item to Have for Adventuring

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is our first GoPro purchase. We decided to go with the new GoPro- Hero9 because of the positive online reviews & user friendly features. We wanted a waterproof camera to use in & out of the water. We tested the GoPro9 when our surfer friend wore it on her wet suit. A few days later, we excitedly took GoPro9 to Big Island HI & got some amazing underwater footage using the video & photo. The colors were vibrant, the sound was clear & we even figured out how to Bluetooth pics & video right away to our friends & family by using the GoPro App. My teen daughter is the techie of the family, so she was fearless about diving in utilizing the camera, charging the batteries, uploading the pics & packing the camera for each days adventures. We also purchased the accessories & an extra battery which definitely came in handy since we were adventuring on land & underwater - from morning to every beautiful HI sunset! We highly recommend this GoPro Hero9, Accesories, micro SD card & 2 battery charger.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    My 3rd Go Pro

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Loved the expression on the faces of friends I gifted as Christmas presents both the 10 and the 9 series. Priceless!!I personally use the Go Pro Max as a backup while operating a commercial vehicle daily to justify any complaints about aggressive driving or improper operation of a class 8 semi tractor trailer . With the application QUICK i can edit scroll and capture scenic memories and store those images in the cloud. I’ll definitely be purchasing more series of the Go Pro because of the versatility of the different models and their price. To date I’ve never encountered any problems with the functionality of the equipment except for normal wear and tear of the multiple accessories from the vast selection of gadgets and gizmos The price doesn’t come close to the satisfaction you get when you gift it to friends or family. Well worth the price MikeC Set

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Video quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Exceptional Video Quality!

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought this prior to a hiking trip to look back to it in the future and it was a joy to see the high video quality! Very smooth, clear audio, and decent battery life. I also bought additional accessories, such as a helmet specifically to hold the go pro. The batteries are also rechargeable and you can buy additional ones to replace with when one of the batteries run out of juice, which helped me be able to record my whole trip. It was the perfect purchase and I am continuously using it during my hikes.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Waterproof

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best purchase I did

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought this go pro hero9 to go on vacation and it was the best decision I made to be able to record the memories with my family my children took advantage of it 100%, they swam on the beach and they swam underwater and I had no problem with the camera, I recorded The best memories with this purchase thank you very much for everything best buy!!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome camera

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The first time I used the camera, it worked perfect. I did not charge it that night because I assumed the battery would hold its 90% charge. The next morning, it was dead and did not turn on. Not sure what that was, but it was the only issue and it has not happened again. The camera has worked perfectly since. This is my 3rd gopro.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Gopro 9 open box.

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This was a great deal! Was worried due to price, but was going to use it for a drone. So was to worried about looks, as long as it functions right. The guys face when we opened the package it was in to inspect it was awesome! We both thought it was going to look like a dumpster fire! Nope! Had one scratch.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Battery life, Software

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Failed Attempt

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Really wanna love this Hero 9’s, but I feel so duped buying it to replace my 8’s and honestly feel like GoPro as a company is going to lose my business in the future to other action camera options. The LCD screen on the front is really the only big change and it is embarrassing. The quality of the image on the front screen is from 1990 it is awful the pixels and colors and honestly it just looks awful and serves zero purpose. Then while they pitch it as more battery life and sensor resolution I don’t see it in the video comparisons enough to warrant replacing my 8’s and honestly if I was not already set to shoot on a project requiring these I would have returned then. I get it though, like Apple and the iPhone they need to continue to market and sell products over and over to people so they can rebuy the same tool for the sake of consumerism or the fake new features we all think we want until we become very disappointed once we use them. I would expect at least making worthwhile or better camera each time, or better yet bring back an HDMI option. It confuses me how they have that option on the 7, but not the 8 or 9? Is it a license thing or just poor product development which when I see the front LCD I think it a more realistic excuse I also use to like their software but it is really not getting better but worse and a ploy to get people to pay for another service. Last design gripe is the fact that the metal door on the side has changed from 8 to 9 but it’s only wider so no ability to flip it with the custom cut out to power then and no ability to had an upgrade on it as a better door it is just depressing. Have an 8, don’t need to buy the 9 and honestly just wait for the 10 in Q4 which I am sure will surpass the quality and features of this one.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Video quality
    Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    A Great camera

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This a great camera. You should buy an extra battery though. GoPro uses a lot of battery power. There are a lot of features which I have yet to check out. However, it is easy to use and captures gret video and stills. It’s a great action camera for the price.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Easy to use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Go Pro Hero 9 Review

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Best camera for vlogging, has a nice setting when the suns out. Great for the water too. Easy to work with while on the go, easy access to look at photos and videos. Very good when it comes to uploading and exporting to phone. i also took some nice pics with the go pro!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Video quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Go pro hero 9 awesome camera

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The image quality is excellent. The camera is easy to use and love that you can use the app on your phone to control the camera remotely. We have used it under water and very impressed with the videos and images.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Price, Video quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Gopro 9 Black

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great camera! Love it, good price and amazing quality.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Video quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Affordable hero 9

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Recommend buying this GoPro hero 9 ! Does the job takes nice video quality videos and pictures . If you want to start a YouTube channel for vlogs I Rex come down it affordable and gets the job done at 4K

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Video quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    4K at it's finest

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The picture and video quality is amazing. I purchased it to record while I explore NYC!! I also purchased the accessory kit that includes the clip I use for my backpack

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Easy to use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Exactly what I wanted

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Super easy to use, it walks you through everything, and you can download the footage straight to your phone

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Easy to use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great buy

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    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This one has worked for everything I’ve needed outdoors minus taking it under water. Worth the buy

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    world of endless possibilities

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    the GoPro Action Camera is a game-changer for anyone who lives for adventure. With its unparalleled performance, versatility, and durability, it's more than just a camera—it's a passport to a world of endless possibilities. Whether you're scaling towering peaks, carving through fresh powder, or diving into crystal-clear waters, this camera ensures that every adrenaline-fueled moment is captured in stunning detail. Simply put, if you're serious about adventure, the GoPro is an essential companion that you won't want to leave home without.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good product

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Good product. Hero 9 video stabizer is the best. Also the one click turn on to record video is a nice feture added. Hero 9 provides the opportunity to swap lens. Battery last 25 to 30 minutes constant use. I will recomend to buy extra batteries. I used under the water and works fine. On the dark I was expecting a better results, I will maybe need a external ligth feature. 4k and 5k available. You have to be carefull when buying a sd card, it performed better with especific sd cards. I will recomend a 256k sd. There is a list of sd at the gopro page.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Video quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best investment of a lifetime

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The best investment for a hodophile who wants to record the travel experiences in their POV. Best quality picture and video quality of 4k in 120fps is the best in class you can get.

    I would recommend this to a friend

What experts are saying

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Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 10 reviews

The analysis of all aggregated expert reviews shows that the reviewers are positive about color, design, image quality and durability. Editors are less positive about price and have mixed opinions about portability. Using an algorithm based on product age, reviewers ratings history, popularity, product category expertise and other factors, this product gets an alaTest Expert Rating of 93/100 = Excellent quality.
  • TechRadarRating, 4 out of 5Mark Wilson on September 15, 2020

    GoPro Hero 9 Black reviewThe GoPro Hero 9 Black is the most powerful and versatile action camera you can buy, but collectively its new features don't provide quite enough real-world benefits over its predecessor to justify the price. The two biggest upgrades are its new

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  • GizmodoSeptember 18, 2020

    The GoPro Hero9 Is a Little Bigger and a Lot Better in Every Possible WayIt wasn't long ago that action cameras were in an arms race to make the smallest possible device. In fact, a smaller profile was one of the things GoPro was boasting about just last year with the launch of the Hero8 Black. So, it's a bit of a

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  • Tom's GuideRating, 4 out of 5Mike Prospero on September 16, 2021

    GoPro Hero9 Black reviewWith 5K video and a front-facing display, the GoPro Hero9 Black is the new action camera to beat.

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  • Digital TrendsRating, 3 out of 5Daven Mathies on September 25, 2020

    GoPro Hero9 Black Review: Two steps forward, one step backGoPro's latest flagship brings new features to both software and hardware, but 5K video and 24MP stills don't look as good in practice as they do on paper.

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  • Tech AdvisorRating, 4 out of 5Lewis Painter on July 29, 2021

    GoPro Hero 9 Black reviewThe GoPro Hero 9 Black adds 5K video recording, a larger battery and a front-facing display to its roster.

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  • T3Rating, 5 out of 5Mark Mayne on June 9, 2021

    GoPro HERO 9 Black review: Supercharged specs, a big battery boost, and finally a front-facing screenGoPro has done it again. We put the bigger, better, badder GoPro HERO 9 Black flagship action cam through its paces

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  • Pocket-lintRating, 4.5 out of 5Cam Bunton on May 19, 2022

    GoPro Hero 9 Black review: All action heroIt's been succeeded by the Hero 10 but it's still a very powerful action camera, is it still relevant?

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  • digitalcameraworld.comRating, 5 out of 5Jamie Carter on September 15, 2020

    GoPro Hero 9 Black reviewIf you're a taker of selfies, a vlogger or an adventure filmmaker, GoPro's new flagship camera is made for you. There was a time when action cameras were primarily for capturing sports, but the new GoPro Hero 9 Black pushes in a new direction by

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