The Hero6 is an excellent action camera, a true class-leading flagship and a significant refinement of the Hero5. But getting back to the question of whether or not it is worth $500. In an ideal world, we would have seen the Hero6 introduced at $400 and the Hero5 would have dropped to $300.

Excellent electronic image stabilization; 4K/60 and 1080p/240; Improved dynamic range and color; Great mobile app; Refined; if familiar; design

HEVC video is very demanding

The GoPro Hero6 Black is the company's answer to challenges it has been facing in the marketplace. Competing cameras have offered similar video quality and, in some instances, more robust video capture.

Compact, go-anywhere design; 4K video at up to 60fps; Strong digital stabilization; Loads of slow-motion video options; HDR and Raw photo capture; Touch screen; GPS

Pricey; QuikStories editing app needs work; Wi-Fi video transfers are slow and impact battery life

The GoPro Hero 6 Black improves over the Hero 5 Black on multiple fronts. It's the best action camera you can buy today.

Superb electronic image stabilisation; Improved image quality; Higher frame rates and resolution combinations; Waterproof to 10m without a case

Voice controls can be a little unreliable; Most expensive GoPro Hero to date

The GoPro Hero6 Black looks just like the Hero5 Black. It's the same small size and still waterproof to 10 meters (33 feet) with the same ports, controls, battery and same size touchscreen on back.

The GoPro Hero6 Black has groundbreaking electronic video stabilization for the category, a long list of resolutions and frame rates to choose from and overall improved image quality; Its faster Wi-Fi makes mobile transfers a little less painful

It's pricey at $500; £500 or AU$750 and all those extra features and faster performance don't do battery life any favors

If you look at the GoPro Hero 6 , it's nearly impossible to tell it apart from the Hero 5 , even on close inspection. The older, silver GoPros used to have the model number marked in black text on the front .

Improved stabilization; Large selection of slow-mo options; Greater manual control of exposure; Upgraded image processor

Pricier than the Hero 5 at launch; No update to the design; File compatibility issues on slow-mo videos

I intend to use this while flying an airplane and riding a motorcycle. For me, the principal limitations are abysmal low light performance, unacceptable sound quality and understandably limited battery life.

If there's one brand that's synonymous with action cameras, it's GoPro . The company has completely dominated the market, with arguably its most important year-to-date being 2017.

Easy to use; reliable; great video quality and shooting options; voice control works well and mobile apps are first class

It's a bit pricey; touchscreen can be fiddly; low-light photos need improvement in auto mode

A review of the GoPro Hero 6 Black, an action camera that can record 4K at 60 frames per second. It's also waterproof and can be controlled by your voice.

I bought it to record my diving performance so I purchased supersuite and red filter as well. I have to say the video is great!

Purchased GoPro Hero 6 as Christmas present for my son. First was returned because of faulty battery cover. The replacement will not charge, this was returned and the third camera is also not charging.