Small and specifically designed for attachment to bike and motorcycle helmets, this GoPro Hero 11 Black Mini seems to be an action camera. Although this is a typical application for GoPro action cameras, it is debatable if they have improved in this regard over the last several generations. With the release of the GoPro Hero 9 Black in 2020, these cameras did indeed experience improvements in image quality, stability, and performance.
They’ve grown a bit heavy, but the GoPro Heroes 11 Black Mini was coming to revive a diminutive look without sacrificing functionality. It is also less expensive than the ordinary Hero 11 Black, yet we wouldn’t suggest purchasing this model only because of the price reduction because of the dual displays. For many, the extra $100, £100, or AU$150 is readily justified by the Hero 11 Black enhanced flexibility.
Release Date And Cost for the GoPro Hero 11 Black Mini 2024
Along with its twin, this same GoPro Hero 11 Black, the Hero 11 Black Mini, is unveiled in September 2022. There isn’t an immediate predecessor. There wasn’t a Mini model in 2021 when such Hero 10 Black first appeared.
This Hero 11 Black seems slightly more expensive than this smaller, more portable model. When purchased with a GoPro subscription, it costs $299, £299, or AU$ 499; otherwise, it costs $399, £399, or AU$ 639. With this membership, you get unlimited online storage, a replacement if your camera gets damaged, and discounts on GoPro-exclusive accessories.
With a GoPro membership, the regular Hero 11 Black costs $399.98, £399.98, or AU$ 649.95; without, it costs $499.99, UK, or AU$ 799.95.
Battery Life and Design for the GoPro Hero 11 Mini Black 2024
This GoPro Heroes 11 Black Mini seems to be another GoPro Heroes 11 Black with only one screen instead of two. An image preview is available here instead of using the QuickTime app on your smartphone despite the small display at the top.
We’ve seen other action cameras without displays, including the first Insta360 Go. However, this one is more expensive while sharing the same basic technology as Hero 11 Black. Along with the GoPro GP2 CPU, the sensor is a sizable 1/1.9-inch.
When you’re on a shoot, you’ll need to recharge your GoPro 11 Black Mini, and GoPro offers no exceptional claims about how quickly it charges. For the target audience, the absence of a warm battery might be more of a drawback than the inadequate screen.
Features of the GoPro Hero 11 Black Mini 2024
The GoPro 11 Black Mini is comparable to the normal Hero 11 Black in most other respects. It can record 4K videos with up to 120 frames per second, 2.7K videos with up to 240 frames per second, and 5.3K videos with a maximum of 60 frames per second.
Sophisticated low-light video settings also use extended exposure times to capture time-lapses with excellent clarity. You may shoot at nighttime to capture the path of the stars as they pass the sky, paint in the air utilizing a source of light like just a torch, and create light streaks out of car headlights.
How Long Does a GoPro 11 Battery Life Long Last?
The GoPro Hero 11 Black offers an Enduro battery with a 1,72o mAh capacity. GoPro HERO11 (with the new Enduro Battery)—120 minutes (1080p / 30fps). However, the GoPro offers up to 61 minutes of battery life when shooting at 5.3K @60 FPS. From our testing experience, we can say that the claims are largely true.
We shot the above videos and photos in moderate weather conditions. We started the session with the GoPro Hero 11 Black at 100% battery. The GoPro had 69% battery left at the end of the recording. We think the camera had better battery life since we used multiple video modes instead of just one.
