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GoXtreme Black Hawk 4K Review | 96 Data compared

Avg. price:~£130Video resolution:4KBattery life:90 minWaterproof depth:0 mElectronic image stabilization:noMaximum 4K frame rate:30 fps

GoXtreme Black Hawk 4K Review: Compare 96 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Action cameras category and whether it is worth buying.

5.2

Overall score

Score
5.2/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the action camera's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best action cameras on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
Score components

80%

4.8

Technical score

20%

6.7

User score

â–¼Worse than 84% of action-cameras
4.8

Technical score

Technical score
4.8/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Action cameras category across these key areas: Video, Photo, Display & Design, Connectivity & Audio, Battery, Ruggedness & Storage.
When it matters
When you want to compare action cameras based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
Score components

30%

4.5

Video

22%

5.0

Photo

14%

5.0

Ruggedness & Storage

13%

3.7

Battery

11%

6.0

Connectivity & Audio

10%

5.3

Display & Design

â–¼Worse than 83% of action-cameras
6.7

User score

User score
6.7/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the action camera.
When it matters
When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
Score components

70%

8.6

User ratings

30%

2.4

Number of reviews

Based on 3 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
â–¼Worse than 86% of action-cameras
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Technical Specifications of action camera GoXtreme Black Hawk 4K

Technical score
Technical score
4.8/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Action cameras category across these key areas: Video, Photo, Display & Design, Connectivity & Audio, Battery, Ruggedness & Storage.
When it matters
When you want to compare action cameras based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
Score components:

30%

4.5

Video

22%

5.0

Photo

14%

5.0

Ruggedness & Storage

13%

3.7

Battery

11%

6.0

Connectivity & Audio

10%

5.3

Display & Design

4.8
User score
User score
6.7/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the action camera.
When it matters
When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
Score components

70%

8.6

User ratings

30%

2.4

Number of reviews

Based on 3 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
6.7
Popularity
Popularity
2.4/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the action camera.
When it matters
When you want to see which action cameras attract the most buyer attention and review activity.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
Popularity:
GoXtreme Black Hawk 4K has a popularity score of 2.4 points, which is lower than 80.1% of action cameras.
2.4
Value for money
Value for money
6.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the action camera's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you want to know how much overall quality you get for the price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
Score components:

60%

5.2

Overall score

40%

9.8

Price

6.6
Video resolution
4K
Video resolution
4K
â–² Better than 36% of models
This action camera records video at 4K, which is higher than that of 36.1% of action cameras.
Maximum 4K frame rate
30 fps
Maximum 4K frame rate
30 fps
â–² Better than 42% of models
Market range: <0 fps – >120 fps
This action camera has a maximum 4K frame rate of 30 fps, which is higher than that of 41.8% of action cameras and equal to that of 24.1% of action cameras.
Maximum 1080p frame rate
120 fps
Maximum 1080p frame rate
120 fps
â–² Better than 60% of models
Market range: <30 fps – >240 fps
This action camera has a maximum 1080p frame rate of 120 fps, which is higher than that of 60.3% of action cameras and equal to that of 20.5% of action cameras.
Video bitrate
60 Mbps
Video bitrate
60 Mbps
â–¼ Worse than 46% of models
Market range: <19 Mbps – >130 Mbps
This action camera has a video bitrate of 60 Mbps, which is higher than that of 40.5% of action cameras and equal to that of 13.5% of action cameras.
Video codecs
H.264
Video codecs
H.264
â–¼ Worse than 33% of models
This action camera supports the following video codecs: H.264. Its codec support is more advanced than that of 2.4% of action cameras.
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Main camera megapixels
12.4 MP
Main camera megapixels
12.4 MP
â–² Better than 56% of models
Market range: <8 MP – >48 MP
This action camera has a main camera resolution of 12.4 MP, which is higher than that of 56.1% of action cameras and equal to that of 0.9% of action cameras.
Sensor size
1/2.3"
Sensor size
1/2.3"
â–¼ Worse than 27% of models
This action camera has a sensor size of 1/2.3", which is larger than that of 18.3% of action cameras.
Main camera aperture
f/2.8 f
Main camera aperture
f/2.8
â–¼ Worse than 49% of models
This action camera has a main camera aperture of f/2.8, which is wider than that of 7.3% of action cameras and equal to that of 43.8% of action cameras.
Photo resolution
?
Field of view
170 °
Field of view
170 °
â–² Better than 45% of models
Market range: <128 ° – >360 °
This action camera has a field of view of 170 °, which is wider than that of 44.9% of action cameras.
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Built-in display
yes
Built-in display
yes
â–² Better than 28% of models
This action camera has a display. This feature is present on 71.9% of action cameras.
Screen size
2 inch
Screen size
2 inch
â–² Better than 35% of models
Market range: <0 inch – >2.5 inch
This action camera has a 2 inch screen, which is larger than the screens on 35.1% of action cameras and the same size as the screens on 33% of action cameras.
Touchscreen
no
Touchscreen
no
â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
This action camera does not include a touchscreen. 57.9% of action cameras support touchscreen input.
Secondary screen
no
Secondary screen
no
â–¼ Worse than 9% of models
This action camera does not have a secondary screen. 8.7% of action cameras have a secondary screen.
Secondary screen resolution
N/A
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Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
â–² Better than 7% of models
This action camera supports Wi-Fi connectivity. This feature is present on 92.5% of action cameras.
Wi-Fi version
?
Bluetooth version
N/A
GPS
no
GPS
no
â–¼ Worse than 14% of models
This action camera does not support GPS. 13.9% of action cameras include GPS functionality.
USB Type-C
no
USB Type-C
no
â–¼ Worse than 42% of models
This action camera does not include USB Type-C. 42.2% of action cameras use USB-C.
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Battery life
90 min
Battery life
90 min
â–¼ Worse than 47% of models
Market range: <60 min – >162 min
This action camera runs for 90 min per charge, which is longer than the battery life of 33.5% of action cameras and equal to the battery life of 19.5% of action cameras.
Battery power
1,050 mAh
Battery power
1,050 mAh
â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
Market range: <700 mAh – >1.9k mAh
This action camera has a battery capacity of 1,050 mAh, which is lower than that of 61.9% of action cameras and equal to that of 11.9% of action cameras.
Charging time
5 h
Charging time
5 h
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Market range: <0.95 h – >3.5 h
This action camera charges in 5 h, which is longer than the charging time of 98.7% of action cameras and equal to the charging time of 1.3% of action cameras.
Fast charging
no
Fast charging
no
â–¼ Worse than 19% of models
This action camera does not support fast charging. 18.8% of action cameras support fast charging.
Wireless charging
no
Wireless charging
no
â–¼ Worse than 1% of models
This action camera does not support wireless charging. 0.6% of action cameras support wireless charging.
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Waterproof depth
Not waterproof m
Waterproof depth
Not waterproof m
â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
This action camera is not rated for underwater use. 51.8% of cameras have a native waterproof depth rating.
60 with housing/case.
IP rating
?
Maximum operating temperature
45 °C
Maximum operating temperature
45 °C
â–² Better than 74% of models
Market range: <35 °C – >45 °C
This action camera has a maximum operating temperature of 45 °C, which is higher than that of 74.5% of action cameras and equal to that of 19.7% of action cameras.
Minimum operating temperature
-10 °C
Minimum operating temperature
-10 °C
â–² Better than 32% of models
Market range: <-20 °C – >0 °C
This action camera has a minimum operating temperature of -10 °C, which is lower than that of 31.9% of action cameras and equal to that of 44.7% of action cameras.
External memory slot
yes
External memory slot
yes
â–² Better than 5% of models
This action camera includes an external memory slot. This feature is present on 95.2% of action cameras.
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GoXtreme Black Hawk 4K vs the average action camera

246810TotalVideoPhotoDisplay & DesignConnectivity & AudioBatteryRuggedness & Storage
  • Has HDR mode
    HDR mode
    yes
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    This action camera supports HDR mode, the average action camera does not. 26.4% of action cameras include HDR.
  • 2 fps higher slow-motion frame rate
    Slow-motion video
    240 fps
    â–² Better than 66% of models
    Market range: <0 fps – >240 fps
    This action camera has a higher slow-motion frame rate than the average action camera (240 fps vs 120 fps). The average action camera reaches 120 fps for slow motion.
    240 fps vs 120 fps
  • 5 °C higher max operating temp
    Maximum operating temperature
    45 °C
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    Market range: <35 °C – >45 °C
    This action camera has a higher maximum operating temperature than the average action camera (45 °C vs 40 °C). The average action camera reaches a maximum operating temperature of 40 °C.
    45 °C vs 40 °C
  • Has HDMI output
    HDMI output
    yes
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This action camera supports HDMI output, the average action camera does not. 43.1% of action cameras support video-out features.
    Built-in Micro HDMI port.
  • 60 fps higher 1080p frame rate
    Maximum 1080p frame rate
    120 fps
    â–² Better than 60% of models
    Market range: <30 fps – >240 fps
    This action camera has a higher 1080p frame rate than the average action camera (120 fps vs 60 fps). The average action camera reaches 60 fps at 1080p.
    120 fps vs 60 fps
  • 0.4 MP higher main-camera resolution
    Main camera megapixels
    12.4 MP
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    Market range: <8 MP – >48 MP
    This action camera has a higher main action camera resolution than the average action camera (12.4 MP vs 12 MP). The average action camera has a resolution of 12 MP.
    12.4 MP vs 12 MP
  • 23.2% lighter
    Weight
    78 g
    â–² Better than 68% of models
    Market range: <53 g – >176.8 g
    This action camera is lighter than the average action camera (78 g vs 101.5 g). The average action camera weighs 101.5 g.
    78 g vs 101.5 g
  • Dedicated bike mount
    Dedicated bike mount
    yes
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    This action camera includes a dedicated bike mount, the average action camera does not. 22.8% of action cameras include a dedicated bike mount.
  • Has HDR mode
    HDR mode
    yes
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    This action camera supports HDR mode, the average action camera does not. 26.4% of action cameras include HDR.
  • 2 fps higher slow-motion frame rate
    Slow-motion video
    240 fps
    â–² Better than 66% of models
    Market range: <0 fps – >240 fps
    This action camera has a higher slow-motion frame rate than the average action camera (240 fps vs 120 fps). The average action camera reaches 120 fps for slow motion.
    240 fps vs 120 fps
  • 60 fps higher 1080p frame rate
    Maximum 1080p frame rate
    120 fps
    â–² Better than 60% of models
    Market range: <30 fps – >240 fps
    This action camera has a higher 1080p frame rate than the average action camera (120 fps vs 60 fps). The average action camera reaches 60 fps at 1080p.
    120 fps vs 60 fps
  • 0.4 MP higher main-camera resolution
    Main camera megapixels
    12.4 MP
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    Market range: <8 MP – >48 MP
    This action camera has a higher main action camera resolution than the average action camera (12.4 MP vs 12 MP). The average action camera has a resolution of 12 MP.
    12.4 MP vs 12 MP
  • 23.2% lighter
    Weight
    78 g
    â–² Better than 68% of models
    Market range: <53 g – >176.8 g
    This action camera is lighter than the average action camera (78 g vs 101.5 g). The average action camera weighs 101.5 g.
    78 g vs 101.5 g
  • 7 mm thinner
    Thickness
    23 mm
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <21.1 mm – >42 mm
    This action camera is thinner than the average action camera (23 mm vs 30 mm). The average action camera has a thickness of 30 mm.
    23 mm vs 30 mm
  • Has HDMI output
    HDMI output
    yes
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This action camera supports HDMI output, the average action camera does not. 43.1% of action cameras support video-out features.
    Built-in Micro HDMI port.
  • 5 °C higher max operating temp
    Maximum operating temperature
    45 °C
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    Market range: <35 °C – >45 °C
    This action camera has a higher maximum operating temperature than the average action camera (45 °C vs 40 °C). The average action camera reaches a maximum operating temperature of 40 °C.
    45 °C vs 40 °C
  • Dedicated bike mount
    Dedicated bike mount
    yes
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    This action camera includes a dedicated bike mount, the average action camera does not. 22.8% of action cameras include a dedicated bike mount.
  • No electronic stabilization
    Electronic image stabilization
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    This action camera does not support electronic stabilization, the average action camera does. 64.7% of action cameras support electronic image stabilization.
  • Lower video resolution
    Video resolution
    4K
    â–² Better than 36% of models
    This action camera records at 4K, a lower video resolution than the average action camera (5.3K).
    4K vs 5.3K
  • 4,800 ISO lower max ISO
    Maximum ISO
    1,600 ISO
    â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
    Market range: <1.6k ISO – >6.4k ISO
    This action camera has a lower maximum ISO than the average action camera (1600 ISO vs 6400 ISO). The average action camera reaches a maximum ISO of 6400 ISO.
    1,600 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
  • No touchscreen
    Touchscreen
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    This action camera does not have a touchscreen, the average action camera does. 57.4% of action cameras support touchscreen input.
  • 3 h longer charging time
    Charging time
    5 h
    â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
    Market range: <0.95 h – >3.5 h
    This action camera has a higher charging time than the average action camera (5 h vs 2 h). The average action camera takes 2 h to charge.
    5 h vs 2 h
  • 1 m shallower waterproof depth
    Waterproof depth
    0 m
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    Market range: <0 m – >11 m
    This action camera has a lower waterproof depth rating than the average action camera (0 m vs 1 m). The average action camera has a waterproof depth rating of 1 m.
    60 with housing/case.
    0 m vs 1 m
  • No remote control support
    Remote control
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
    This action camera offers weaker remote control support than the average action camera (no vs accessory).
    Only smartphone app control, no dedicated remote.
  • 150 mAh less battery capacity
    Battery life
    1,050 mAh min
    â–¼ Worse than 47% of models
    Market range: <60 min – >162 min
    This action camera has a lower battery capacity than the average action camera (1050 mAh vs 1200 mAh). The average action camera has a battery capacity of 1200 mAh.
    1,050 mAh vs 1,200 mAh
  • 18.9% lower user score
    User score
    6.7/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the action camera.
    When it matters
    When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
    Score distribution
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    â–¼
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    GoXtreme Black Hawk 4K
    the average action camera
    GoXtreme Black Hawk 4K has a lower user score than the average action camera (6.73 vs 8.000).
    6.73 vs 8
  • 2.86x less popular
    GoXtreme Black Hawk 4K is less popular than the average action camera (2.37 vs 6.8).
    2.37 vs 6.78
  • 5.7% worse value for money
    GoXtreme Black Hawk 4K has a worse value-for-money score than the average action camera (6.59 vs 7).
    6.59 vs 6.97
  • No electronic stabilization
    Electronic image stabilization
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    This action camera does not support electronic stabilization, the average action camera does. 64.7% of action cameras support electronic image stabilization.
  • Lower video resolution
    Video resolution
    4K
    â–² Better than 36% of models
    This action camera records at 4K, a lower video resolution than the average action camera (5.3K).
    4K vs 5.3K
  • 4,800 ISO lower max ISO
    Maximum ISO
    1,600 ISO
    â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
    Market range: <1.6k ISO – >6.4k ISO
    This action camera has a lower maximum ISO than the average action camera (1600 ISO vs 6400 ISO). The average action camera reaches a maximum ISO of 6400 ISO.
    1,600 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
  • No touchscreen
    Touchscreen
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    This action camera does not have a touchscreen, the average action camera does. 57.4% of action cameras support touchscreen input.
  • 2 older release date
    Release date
    2016
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This action camera is older than the average action camera (2016 vs 2018). The average action camera was released in 2018.
    2016 vs 2018
  • 2 mm wider
    Width
    61 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    Market range: <26.5 mm – >71.8 mm
    This action camera is wider than the average action camera (61 mm vs 59 mm). The average action camera has a width of 59 mm.
    61 mm vs 59 mm
  • No remote control support
    Remote control
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
    This action camera offers weaker remote control support than the average action camera (no vs accessory).
    Only smartphone app control, no dedicated remote.
  • 3 h longer charging time
    Charging time
    5 h
    â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
    Market range: <0.95 h – >3.5 h
    This action camera has a higher charging time than the average action camera (5 h vs 2 h). The average action camera takes 2 h to charge.
    5 h vs 2 h
  • 150 mAh less battery capacity
    Battery life
    1,050 mAh min
    â–¼ Worse than 47% of models
    Market range: <60 min – >162 min
    This action camera has a lower battery capacity than the average action camera (1050 mAh vs 1200 mAh). The average action camera has a battery capacity of 1200 mAh.
    1,050 mAh vs 1,200 mAh
  • 1 m shallower waterproof depth
    Waterproof depth
    0 m
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    Market range: <0 m – >11 m
    This action camera has a lower waterproof depth rating than the average action camera (0 m vs 1 m). The average action camera has a waterproof depth rating of 1 m.
    60 with housing/case.
    0 m vs 1 m
  • 64 GB smaller microSD limit
    Maximum microSD capacity
    64 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
    Market range: <32 GB – >1k GB
    This action camera has a lower maximum microSD capacity than the average action camera (64 GB vs 128 GB). The average action camera supports microSD cards up to 128 GB.
    64 GB vs 128 GB

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Based on 3 buyer reviews from online shops.
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What we like about GoXtreme Black Hawk 4K

  • Excellent video and image quality relative to its price point
  • Affordable budget alternative to premium action cameras like GoPro
  • Includes a generous variety of out-of-the-box accessories and mounts
  • Useful built-in rear screen for framing and reviewing footage
  • Convenient Wi-Fi app compatibility for remote control and easy file sharing
  • Good daytime clarity and wide 170-degree field of vision
  • Features slow-motion, time-lapse, and burst shooting modes

What we don't like about GoXtreme Black Hawk 4K

  • Short and limited battery life (roughly 45 minutes of continuous recording)
  • Poor on-board audio and microphone performance
  • Not natively waterproof without using the external housing case
  • Menu navigation can feel fiddly and is not a touchscreen interface
  • Electronic Image Stabilisation (EIS) cannot be used in high frame rate/60fps modes
  • Noticeable barrel distortion/fishbowl effect in certain lighting environments
  • Does not include a necessary micro SD card in the box

Verdict

The GoXtreme Black Hawk 4K is a high-performance action camera featuring a 12.4MP Sony sensor capable of recording native 4K video at 30fps, along with high-speed options like 1080p at 120fps and 720p at 240fps for slow-motion playback. It is equipped with a 170° ultra-wide angle lens, a built-in 2-inch (5cm) display for framing, and integrated WiFi for remote control and mobile sharing. Main pros include its impressive 60m waterproof depth (with the included housing), a comprehensive accessory bundle, and sharp image quality for its price point. However, notable cons include a relatively short battery life of roughly 45–60 minutes and a non-touchscreen interface that can feel less intuitive than modern competitors.

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