I've been using the G5 for a while now and am very satisfied. I recently upgraded to Feiyutech G6 and am very glad I did. Lots of nice new features and updates, but it's really nice to be able to start/stop recording and change modes with the new Wi-Fi features. The motor noise is quite acceptable and the raw sound is very pleasant when using the GoPro Hero 6. Claimed 12 hours of battery life, can't say for sure right now, but I've used it quite a bit over the past week. even with my first charge. Charging the GoPro through a pass-through cable works very well and is a very useful feature. The body is slightly larger than its predecessor, but for those who prefer the sleeve style, the G6 fits in the pouch that came with the G5. Overall I am very happy with my purchase and would recommend this gimbal to anyone looking for smooth footage with their GoPro.