GoPro's bigger resolution just means I have more bigger files to mess around with. I ain't no videographer so the videos that I take are probably never going to be seen on any 4K tv. I just cut and paste a few clips in iMovie, add a track and send off for sharing. That said, the GoPro is better in many cases than the clones, but not 5x better Is my point. I've gone snokelling with the clone and if the case leaks and the camera is done, no biggie. But it's a little different if the camera costs $4k. My point is psychologically I am willing to do anything with the cheap clone but not with the real deal - and as they say, a camera kept in the drawer is a paperweight. Actually, my selfie stick costs almost as much as the camera.