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GoPro HERO12 Black vs GoPro HERO11 Black

Compare reliability signal, data confidence, common failures, typical age, and reported repair cost. Warranty window reference: 12–12 months depending on category.

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Model A

GoPro HERO12 Black

Reliability signal — · Early signal · data confidence Low

5 failure reports · Early signal · Low confidence
Most common failure
Will not stay charged after water-slide use; format SD errors
Typical failure age
0 mo
Median repair cost
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Highest reported repair
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Median months

0

% mfr warranty

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After warranty reports

0

Avg repair cost

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Top failure categories

  • Will not stay charged after water-slide use; format SD errors1
  • After firmware 2.30: low-battery shutoff after few seconds on many batteries1
  • Will not power on after about 2 weeks; dark screen, heats while charging1
  • Overheat shutdown while filming; wants hour-long recordings1
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Model B

GoPro HERO11 Black

Reliability signal — · Insufficient data · data confidence Very Low

3 failure reports · Insufficient data · Very Low confidence
Most common failure
Injury-related incident
Typical failure age
2.1 yr
Median repair cost
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Highest reported repair
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Median months

25

% mfr warranty

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After warranty reports

1

Avg repair cost

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Top failure categories

  • Injury-related incident1
  • Overheats to untouchable within ~10 minutes at 4K601
  • Will not turn on or charge; red light blink then dead1
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