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alaTest has collected and analyzed 255 reviews of GoPro Hero5 Session (2016). The average rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders for all reviews. People are impressed by the portability. There are some mixed reviews about the image quality.
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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the GoPro Hero5 Session (2016) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 92/100 = Excellent quality.
Consumer review (amazon.com)
alaTest has collected and analyzed 7 user reviews of GoPro Hero5 Session (2016) from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.7/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.com.
71% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.
Expert review by : Leon Poultney (techradar.com)
A powerful miniature masterpiece, but it's fiddly to use
Extremely portable ; Excellent video and image quality ; Robust, and waterproof to 10m without a case ; Lightweight ; Voice controlled
Diminutive package is fiddly ; Controls are challenging ; Poor battery life
Video quality is second to none, 10MP still imagery will be good enough for most, and the tiny package makes it the perfect companion on your travels. The lack of a replaceable battery is a downer, as is the slightly confusing one-button interface, but...
Expert review by : Christopher Minasians (alphr.com)
The GoPro Hero 5 Session has 4K recording, impressive battery life and is waterproof; we love it, and it's currently on offer
It clearly has limitations compared with the Hero 5 Black, but the adorable Session packs one hell of a punch for such a tiny action camera. Its video quality is excellent, it’s waterproof and compact, and battery life is good. I also love the voice...
Expert review by : Will Greenwald (pcmag.com)
With the Hero5 Session, GoPro adds 4K video recording to an impressively tiny midrange action camera.
Consumer review (very.co.uk)
Bought this GoPro for our honeymoon in the summer. After receiving it in quick time. We couldn't wait to get it out the box and have a play! It was smaller than I expected making it better in my eyes! Used it a couple of times already for videos at...
Consumer review (very.co.uk)
small , lightweight and does the job great for motorbikes
Consumer review (johnlewis.com)
It's so small and easy to use. The single button on top takes you straight into video or timelapse modes according to whatever settings you specific before. The app is really useful as well since it gives you quick options to cut out the section of...
Consumer review (johnlewis.com)
Honestly this was a waste of money because the battery life was terrible. 35 40 mins tops
Consumer review (johnlewis.com)
Easy to use, once I had found where to download the instructions. Video is really clear. Have used it on my bike handle bars and it produces a clear steady image. We had this on click and collect, and the box inside the parcel had a security tag still...
Consumer review (very.co.uk)
Bought to use on my motorbike. Had to buy additional mounts as the one in the box is basic. Also the battery life isn't great.
Consumer review (johnlewis.com)
I've been a long time Pro user of GoPro. I only bought this one after having had my last one stolen. Every iteration of GoPro uses a different menu system and the session is probably the most fiddly yet. It took ages to get it to come out of language...
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