GoPro Hero3+ Black and Silver Editions Now Available – See Features, Specs, Price and Where to Buy

The latest models of GoPro Hero3+ Black and Silver Editions are now available online. These new models have a smaller and lighter body compared to their predecessor. They also feature a better and improved image and video quality, wider angle, reduced distortions, longer battery life and more wireless connectivity options. Check out more details of the latest GoPro Hero3+ (plus) Black and Silver edition below.

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Among the two latest editions, the GoPro Hero3+ Silver Edition is the less feature rich action camera. But it is 15% smaller and lighter compared to the previous Hero3 camera. It is waterproof to 131″/40m and has two times faster image processor enabling slow motion captures from Full HD 1080p videos at 60 frames per second, up to 720p videos with 120 frames per second. Both the Silver and Black Editions features an enhanced low-light performance and now comes with 30% more batter life. You can see more comparison from the specifications table below.

If you are excited about the Silver Edition, wait until you see the features of the new GoPro Hero3+ Black Edition. It has the same waterproofing as the Silver edition, plus it has 20% smaller and lighter housing compared to the Hero3 making it the smallest GoPro action camera yet. You can notice an improvement in the sharpness of the images by 33%, and you can also notice significantly reduced distortions.

Both the Hero3+ Black Edition and Silver Edition features faster and enhanced built-in WiFi but it is only the Black Edition that comes with a free WiFi remote. You need to buy this one for the Silver Edition. The Black Edition has a Super View video mode that captures the world’s most immersive wide angle perspective.

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Aside from High Definition and Full HD resolutions, the Hero3+ Black Edition is also capable of recording 2.7K and 4K video resolutions perfect for QHD and UHD displays. Check out more specs comparison below, and be sure to watch the “GoPro: HERO3+ Black Edition: Smaller, lighter, mightier still.” video below:

GoPro Hero3+ Specifications Comparison

gopro hero 3+ black vs silver edition vs hero3 white edition

HERO3+ Black EditionHERO3+ Silver EditionHERO3 White Edition
Video4Kp15 / 2.7Kp30 / 1440p48 / 1080p60 / 960p100 / 720p120 fps1080p60 / 960p60 / 720p120 fps1080p30 / 960p30 / 720p60 fps
Photo12MP/ 30 fps Burst10MP / 10 fps Burst5MP / 3 fps Burst
WiFiBuilt-inBuilt-inBuilt-in
WiFi RemoteIncludedCompatible (sold seperately)Compatible (sold separately)
GoPro AppCompatibleCompatibleCompatible

GoPro Hero3+ Battery Life

With Wi-Fi OffWith Wi-Fi On + Using Wi-Fi RemoteWith Wi-Fi On + Using GoPro AppWith Wi-Fi Off + Using LCD Touch BacPac™
Video ModeEstimated TimeEstimated TimeEstimated TimeEstimated Time
4Kp 15 fps2:001:501:201:25
2.7Kp 30 fps1:401:351:101:15
1440p 48 fps1:501:401:101:20
1080p 60 fps1:301:201:001:10
1080p 30 fps2:001:501:201:25
720p 120 fps1:551:451:151:20

Price and Where to Buy

Both the GoPro Hero 3+ Black and Silver editions are now available online. The Hero3+ Black Edition, which is the more feature rich one, is currently priced at $399.99 only. While the Silver edition, which is great as well, is only $299.99 only.

GoPro: HERO3+ Black Edition: Smaller, lighter, mightier still

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One response to “GoPro Hero3+ Black and Silver Editions Now Available – See Features, Specs, Price and Where to Buy”

  1. Photopolitan Avatar
    Photopolitan

    Hi.
    The Go-Pro HERO 3plus:

    1)
    What still – image Format does it record to?
    2) Can it connect to WiFi, without the Go-Pro App?
    3)
    And what Format does it connect to?

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