Slickdeals is community-supported.  We may get paid by brands or deals, including promoted items.
Frontpage

GoPro HERO9 Black 5K Action Cam w/ 32GB SD Card + 1 Yr. GoPro Subscription

$350
+ Free Shipping
+154 Deal Score
153,615 Views
GoPro.com has GoPro HERO9 Black 5K Action Camera w/ 32GB SD Card + 1 Year GoPro Subscription on sale for $349.98. Shipping is free. Thanks SociableFog138

Editor's Notes & Price Research

Written by
1-Year GoPro Subscription benefits includes Unlimited cloud storage, Total Camera Replacement and discount up to 50% Off at GoPro website. Your Subscription automatically renews and you will be charged a Fee until cancelled (more info). -slickdewmaster
Good Deal?

Original Post

Written by
Edited September 18, 2020 at 08:55 AM by
New GoPro 9 just came out.

Deal only for this week is $50 off the retail price. Includes 1 year of their subscription unlimited cloud storage, free camera replacement, and 50% off accessories. Also includes a 32gb sd card. This is actually a really good deal considering the camera replacement insurance alone is another $50.

https://gopro.com/en/us/shop/came...aster.html

For $50 more they also have a bundle that includes several accessories.

The major changes from the Hero 8 are a front-facing screen (like the DJI), image stabilization now includes horizon stabilization, and it can record up to 5k video (vs. 4k)

I just ordered one and will report back on the real differences.
Add Comment
Created 09-16-2020 at 09:33 AM by SociableFog138
If you purchase something through a post on our site, Slickdeals may get a small share of the sale.
Deal
Score
+154
153,615 Views

Your comment cannot be blank.

Featured Comments

I had two hero 7 blacks go "bad" on me and was engaged in a 1.5 year fight with them over replacements on and off, only to find out that two out of three Samsung memory cards I bought off of Amazon as FP slick deals were fakes, and actually what caused my cameras to freeze, crash, fail to give me clear files at random. I felt like an idiot. I was so sure it was GoPro's fault.

Amazon gave me refunds for the cards even tho one was over a year old and I threw them in the trash.

Next memory cards I buy will be directly from Best Buy via price matching to Amazon.

That seems to be the best/safest solution.
Just adding two comments.

First, if you are already a gopro subscriber, they give you an additional discount on the camera. I am not, so I couldn't see what the discount actually was.

When you check out, they break out the subscription cost (49.99) separately from the bundle cost and ask you to acknowledge it. At first, I was confused and thought they were adding this to the total cost, but when I checked out, it wasn't added. I did have to pay tax, and 2-day shipping was free.
Glad they brought back the replaceable lens cover. That's the only thing i don't like about the Hero 8.

Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.

Joined Jul 2018
L2: Beginner
> bubble2 69 Posts
225 Reputation
Original Poster
SociableFog138
09-16-2020 at 09:38 AM.
09-16-2020 at 09:38 AM.
Just adding two comments.

First, if you are already a gopro subscriber, they give you an additional discount on the camera. I am not, so I couldn't see what the discount actually was.

When you check out, they break out the subscription cost (49.99) separately from the bundle cost and ask you to acknowledge it. At first, I was confused and thought they were adding this to the total cost, but when I checked out, it wasn't added. I did have to pay tax, and 2-day shipping was free.
20
Like
Funny
>
Helpful
Not helpful
Reply
Joined Dec 2008
L8: Grand Teacher
> bubble2 3,000 Posts
498 Reputation
casetronic
09-16-2020 at 09:50 AM.
09-16-2020 at 09:50 AM.
Is the Hero8 silicone sleeve compatible with Hero9?
1
Like
Funny
>
Helpful
Not helpful
Reply
Joined Jul 2018
L2: Beginner
> bubble2 69 Posts
225 Reputation
Original Poster
SociableFog138
09-16-2020 at 09:52 AM.

Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank SociableFog138

09-16-2020 at 09:52 AM.
Quote from casetronic :
Is the Hero8 silicone sleeve compatible with Hero9?
Doesn't look like it is - they are selling a hero9 specific one. I'm guessing the front-facing playback screen is larger than the lcd in the 8.
4
>
1
Like
Funny
>
Helpful
Not helpful
Reply
Joined Jul 2018
L2: Beginner
> bubble2 69 Posts
225 Reputation
Original Poster
SociableFog138
09-16-2020 at 09:56 AM.
09-16-2020 at 09:56 AM.
A few more comments.

Now that I've purchased the camera, and have the "subscription" it looks like all of the accessories are at least 30% off, and two of them are 50% off.

They've changed the battery again. It is not compatible with the 8. Looking at the specs, the 8 battery is 1220mah, and the 9 battery is 1750mah, significantly larger. They are claiming at least 30% more runtime. bummed my old accessories won't work but happy that it is at least for a good reason.
9
Like
Funny
>
Helpful
Not helpful
Reply
Joined Oct 2004
L4: Apprentice
> bubble2 415 Posts
102 Reputation
chadman
09-16-2020 at 10:00 AM.
09-16-2020 at 10:00 AM.
Dang the battery is changed again! The entire size is bigger too. Still looks nice.
Like
Funny
>
Helpful
Not helpful
Reply
Joined Apr 2004
L7: Teacher
> bubble2 2,650 Posts
187 Reputation
dhishi
09-16-2020 at 10:02 AM.
09-16-2020 at 10:02 AM.
I went on a trip using GoPro 7 and it was a total disaster. The GoPro froze several times when taking videos. I had to pull the battery out each time to reset and lost the footage. Finally ended up using my phone.

I am hoping they fix this issue with the GoPro9.
10
10
Like
Funny
>
Helpful
Not helpful
Reply
Joined Oct 2013
L5: Journeyman
> bubble2 523 Posts
76 Reputation
FoRealz8
09-16-2020 at 10:10 AM.

Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank FoRealz8

09-16-2020 at 10:10 AM.
Looks like the price is the same for the trade up as well when you add the subscription to the cart https://gopro.com/en/us/shop/tradeup
3
>
1
Like
Funny
>
Helpful
Not helpful
Reply

Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.

Joined Jan 2014
L4: Apprentice
> bubble2 481 Posts
34 Reputation
jokaankit
09-16-2020 at 10:16 AM.
09-16-2020 at 10:16 AM.
Quote from dhishi :
I went on a trip using GoPro 7 and it was a total disaster. The GoPro froze several times when taking videos. I had to pull the battery out each time to reset and lost the footage. Finally ended up using my phone.

I am hoping they fix this issue with the GoPro9.

IME, you will know if you have a dud within a few minutes of use. If it works ok it will survive a whole lot. It's sad that qc/manufacturing is so poor though.
4
1
Like
Funny
>
Helpful
Not helpful
Reply
Joined Mar 2020
L2: Beginner
> bubble2 63 Posts
82 Reputation
Abdelben
09-16-2020 at 10:21 AM.
09-16-2020 at 10:21 AM.
What GoPro Subscribtion gives you?
5
2
Like
Funny
>
Helpful
Not helpful
Reply
Joined Jul 2004
Old Timer
> bubble2 735 Posts
37 Reputation
blesum
09-16-2020 at 10:21 AM.

Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank blesum

09-16-2020 at 10:21 AM.
Quote from dhishi :
I went on a trip using GoPro 7 and it was a total disaster. The GoPro froze several times when taking videos. I had to pull the battery out each time to reset and lost the footage. Finally ended up using my phone.

I am hoping they fix this issue with the GoPro9.

I had two hero 7 blacks go "bad" on me and was engaged in a 1.5 year fight with them over replacements on and off, only to find out that two out of three Samsung memory cards I bought off of Amazon as FP slick deals were fakes, and actually what caused my cameras to freeze, crash, fail to give me clear files at random. I felt like an idiot. I was so sure it was GoPro's fault.

Amazon gave me refunds for the cards even tho one was over a year old and I threw them in the trash.

Next memory cards I buy will be directly from Best Buy via price matching to Amazon.

That seems to be the best/safest solution.
90
>
1
2
Like
Funny
>
Helpful
Not helpful
Reply
Joined Oct 2003
L9: Master
> bubble2 5,515 Posts
1,522 Reputation
RowdyReptile
09-16-2020 at 10:25 AM.
09-16-2020 at 10:25 AM.
Ooh, I bought Costco's HERO8 bundle [costco.com] a couple weeks ago for $290. A few days later I learned about the HERO9. (This was sort of an impulse buy, not well researched.)

If the HERO9 was $400+ by itself like predicted, it's easier to say no it's not worth the difference. If a similar bundle is $400 including the year of subscription, it's more tempting to return the 8 and upgrade to the 9.

*The Costco bundle includes a case which the HERO9 bundle doesn't, but that's not a dealbreaker.


The front screen is nice, and 20mp photos are a big plus... and "30% more battery life" answers my biggest complaint after a week with the HERO8.
7
1
Like
Funny
>
Helpful
Not helpful
Reply
Last edited by RowdyReptile September 16, 2020 at 10:29 AM.
Joined Jun 2010
L2: Beginner
> bubble2 35 Posts
66 Reputation
Shinster31
09-16-2020 at 10:26 AM.
09-16-2020 at 10:26 AM.
Quote from FoRealz8 :
Looks like the price is the same for the trade up as well when you add the subscription to the cart https://gopro.com/en/us/shop/tradeup
So the trade-in offers no greater discount?
2
1
Like
Funny
>
Helpful
Not helpful
Reply
Joined Jun 2010
L2: Beginner
> bubble2 35 Posts
66 Reputation
Shinster31
09-16-2020 at 10:27 AM.
09-16-2020 at 10:27 AM.
Quote from RowdyReptile :
Ooh, I bought Costco's HERO8 bundle [costco.com] a couple weeks ago for $290. A few days later I learned about the HERO9. (This was sort of an impulse buy, not well researched.)

If the HERO9 was $400+ by itself like predicted, it's easier to say no it's not worth the difference. If a similar bundle is $400 including the year of subscription, it's more tempting to return the 8 and upgrade to the 9.

*The Costco bundle includes a case which the HERO9 bundle doesn't, but that's not a dealbreaker.
The HERO9 shows up as 350 including the year of subscription (300 for the camera, and a separate 50 for the subscription), though it looks like tax on the full price of the camera (I was charged 45 bucks tax)
1
Like
Funny
>
Helpful
Not helpful
Reply
Page 1 of 29
Start the Conversation
 

More Tech & Electronics Deals & Discounts

Link Copied

The link has been copied to the clipboard.