The GoPro Hero10 Should Be Your Go-To For Spring Break Videos

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We’ll admit that we love our phones, but when it comes to grabbing some kickass videos of us skiing, paragliding, or anything that involves high speeds and stunts, we begin to sweat over using our expensive phones to capture that video. After all, we may be rockstars like Tom Holland in Uncharted when it comes to adventuring, but our four-figure phones are…a little more delicate.

The GoPro Hero 10 Camera solves this major concern for us. The recording device combines the best of both worlds: ultra high quality recording and a sturdy case that can handle the biggest jumps and wipeouts.

Price and Availability. The GoPro Hero10 Camera is available at Best Buy for $449 and Walmart for $479. It’s also available at Amazon for $442 currently.

Why We Chose It. Once we realized we needed a more rugged upgrade, swapping to the GoPro 10 was hands-down our best move. The camera shoots 5.3K streaming at up to 60fps and going up to 240fps, and you can pause to snap 12MP photos, too. So whether you’re in your backyard or hitting the slopes or waves, you can get the best of all worlds.

The Hypersmooth 4.0 Image Stabilization that the GoPro offers helps to smooth out those really bumpy rides to make clearer videos for you–and it works both in the air and under the water (up to 33 feet). With the intelligent smile, blink, and scene detection, the GoPro automatically shows your best video and shots. It will delete images where you’re blinking and enhance video to give you your best smile during filming.

Why You Need It. As much as we love our phones, they’re not sturdy enough to capture footage and images in the roughest of conditions. The Hero10 camera was designed to take a beating and still keep the camera rolling. You can also enjoy three different modes for capturing your film content: cinematic, standard, and activity.

We also need to talk about that hands-free option that’s built into the camera. Spanning 11 different languages and six accents, you can use 14 different voice commands for the GoPro. So when you can’t press recording buttons, you can call out and it will work the camera for you.

Plus, its battery life is amazing, spanning anywhere from 56 to 76 minutes depending on the quality of the film shoot, and it’s rechargeable, so you won’t have to worry about swapping out batteries mid-shoot. The battery can recharge in up to two hours, but if you’re using a low current charger, it will take up to four.

What Others Are Saying. CNET raved about the details in video shots and really enjoyed the Hypersmooth Stabilization. “Video in 5.3K is sharp and detailed, even in the mixed indoor-outdoor lighting in the theme and water parks. It records at a relatively high bit rate of 60 megabits per second.”

The Verge felt that the GoPro Hero10 camera had great features to warrant the upgrade for those who shoot action films and images. “The Hero10 remains a great action camera because of its size, durability, and 5.3K 60fps abilities. There is simply no other camera this size that is this powerful, and if you currently own a Hero8 or older, the Hero10 will feel like a huge upgrade.”

Final Conclusion. The GoPro Hero10 Camera is a must-have for capturing all of your great action images. While the battery will drain faster the higher quality videos you shoot, that same high quality, coupled with its rugged capabilities, make this a game-changer for any adrenaline-focused streamer who wants to take their content to the next level. It’s a great camera for capturing both action shots and video that can take a beating.