Best Budget Action Camera in 2023?

In this video I put my GoPro Hero 9 Black to the test, could it be the best/affordable YouTubing and vlogging camera in 2023? For $500 (NZD) ... you be the judge! This video includes a test for an external recorder (Zoom H4N), a lavelier mic & the Go Pro Hero 9 & 10 Media Mod. Let me know what you think in the comments below.
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[@rosiedevery7154]

The difference in audio quality was intense! Good choices Ben 🤩

[@BenDevery]

Thanks babe x

[@WaihiRider]

Definitely a good camera and far better than my 50 bucks action cam.

[@BenDevery]

It’s awesome, super view with added stabilisation gets the best results for me on the bike 🏍

[@WaihiRider]

I used to mount my cheapy cam on the indicator arms of my Interceptor but there the internal microphone picks up the engine too close and the sound is totally distorted. There is no way to connect an external microphone unless you open the housing and look inside the cam.

[@BenDevery]

Yeah that’s annoying ay … capturing audio is so tricky! More videos coming soon/more audio experiments haha trying to be more efficient!

[@sophieannaviolet]

I'm not a huge fan of youtube intros and I find most people arent either, but if you like it, I'd improve it by shortening each clip so each shot flicks through faster, maybe 1.2sec each. Keep it up Ben!

[@BenDevery]

That’s great feedback Sophie! I’ll take that onboard :)

[@BenDevery]

What do you think? Is it the best/affordable? If not let me know what you think is!