GoPro
HERO11 Black
GoPro flagship with an 8:7 27MP sensor, 5.3K60 video, HyperSmooth 5.0 with Horizon Lock, dual screens, and 10m waterproof body.
$499
Launch priceReleased Sep 2022
Insta360
X5
Flagship 360° action camera with dual 1/1.28-inch sensors, 8K 30fps 360° video, 4K 60fps single-lens mode, 15m waterproofing, and AI-powered PureVideo.
$550
Launch priceReleased Apr 2025
X5 is 2.6 years newer.
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Wins
HERO11 Black
Wins
X5
4 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BX5 has higher Resolution (72 MP vs 27.6 MP)
- AHERO11 Black has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
- AHERO11 Black has higher 1080p max frame rate (240 fps vs 120 fps)
- BX5 has higher Waterproof depth (15 m vs 10 m)
- BX5 has higher Battery capacity (2400 mAh vs 1720 mAh)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareHERO11 Black
72 × 51 × 34 mm
154 g (0.34 lb / 5.43 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
X5
46 × 125 × 38 mm
200 g (0.44 lb / 7.05 oz)
HERO11 Black is 74mm shorter and 5mm thinner than X5 but it is also 26mm wider.
HERO11 Black is 46 g lighter than X5.
Depth (front-to-back): 34mm HERO11 Black · 38mm X5
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
HERO11 Black
72 × 51 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
X5
46 × 125 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
HERO11 Black
72 × 34 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
X5
46 × 38 mm
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
HERO11 Black
Codecs
Adds H.265 (HEVC)
Stabilization modes
Adds HyperSmooth 5.0, 360° Horizon Lock, AutoBoost
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 71.8, 50.8, 33.6
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
1080p max frame rate
240 fps vs 120 fps — higher is better
Weight
154 g vs 200 g — lower is better
Battery runtime
150 min vs 135 min — higher is better
Reasons to choose
X5
Codecs
Adds H.264, H.265
Stabilization modes
Adds FlowState, Horizon Lock 360°, Active HDR…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 46, 124.5, 38.2
Resolution
72 MP vs 27.6 MP — higher is better
Waterproof depth
15 m vs 10 m — higher is better
Battery capacity
2400 mAh vs 1720 mAh — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 6,400
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
HERO11 Black
Pros
- ✓8:7 sensor for vertical + horizontal framing
- ✓5.3K60 and 4K120 video
- ✓HyperSmooth 5.0 + Horizon Lock
- ✓Dual LCD screens
- ✓Enduro battery included
Cons
- –Superseded by HERO12/13
- –Fixed lens
- –No burst slo-mo like HERO13
X5
Pros
- ✓Dual 1/1.28-inch sensors (2× larger than X4)
- ✓8K 30fps 360° and 5.7K 60fps
- ✓4K 60fps single-lens action mode
- ✓15m waterproof without case
- ✓72MP 360° photos
Cons
- –Premium price vs X4
- –8K workflow is storage-heavy
- –Fixed lenses (not user-swappable in field)
- –Editing 360° footage takes time
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for video, HERO11 Black or X5?
X5 scores 5.5/10 versus 3.0/10 for HERO11 Black — 8K recording for future-proof footage.
What's the resolution difference between the HERO11 Black and X5?
HERO11 Black is 27.6 MP and X5 is 72 MP, so the X5 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
How does stabilization compare between the HERO11 Black and X5?
HERO11 Black uses HyperSmooth 5.0 (electronic), while X5 uses FlowState 6-axis (electronic).
What's the weight difference between the HERO11 Black and X5?
HERO11 Black weighs 154 g and X5 weighs 200 g, so the HERO11 Black is 46 g lighter.
Do the HERO11 Black and X5 record 4K video?
HERO11 Black: 4K up to 120p. X5: 8K (max), 4K up to 60p.
Are the HERO11 Black and X5 weather sealed?
HERO11 Black: Yes. X5: Yes.
Which has better battery runtime?
HERO11 Black is rated for about 150 minutes of continuous recording and X5 for about 135 minutes, giving the HERO11 Black the edge.
How much does each cost?
HERO11 Black launched at $499 and X5 at $550. The HERO11 Black is $51 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of GoPro and Insta360 press materials.