Who is the GoPro - HERO (2024) for?
Entry-tier action camera. Below 58 on the Mars Score means several weighted specs trail the category leaders by a wide margin.
Only consider this if there is a specific reason — price, brand loyalty, ecosystem fit. The best-of page shows what your money buys a tier up.
Mars Score is computed from 9 measured specs against the transparent formula for the action cameras category. No editorial picks, no paid placement.
GoPro - HERO (2024): advantages & disadvantages
Measured against every action cameras we track, here is where the GoPro - HERO (2024) pulls ahead — and where it gives ground.
- ▲Weight: 86 g — among the best action cameras we track.
- ▼Max 4K fps: 30 — among the weakest in the action cameras category.
- ▼No Horizon lock — a feature most stronger action cameras include.
- ▼Waterproof depth: 5 m — among the weakest in the action cameras category.
- ▼Max video: 4K30 — below the typical action cameras.
Pros are specs scoring ≥75% of the category normalization range. Cons are ≤35%. Derived from the Mars Score formula — no hand-curated lists.
At a glance
- Max video
- 4K30
- Max 4K fps
- 30
- Waterproof depth
- 5m
- Weight
- 86g
All specifications
Video
- Max video
- 4K30
- Max 4K fps
- 30
- Log profile?
- false
Stabilization
- Horizon lock
- false
- Stabilization
- advanced
Durability
- Waterproof depth
- 5 m
- Weight
- 86 g
- Removable lens
- false
Latest from the lab
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How GoPro - HERO (2024) fits the Action Cameras field
GoPro - HERO (2024) is listed in the Action Cameras catalog with a Mars Score of 52.1. It currently ranks 17 of 18 products in this category by Mars Score.This page is most useful when you match the product's strongest measurable specifications to your own workload instead of treating one number as a universal recommendation.
Key specifications to check
- Max video
- 4K30
- Max 4K fps
- 30
- Waterproof depth
- 5 m
- Weight
- 86 g
Values are shown exactly as stored in the current catalog. A dash means the value is not available; it is not a zero and is not treated as a win or loss.
Who should consider it?
Start with the priorities represented by max video, max 4k fps, waterproof depth. Buyers who value those dimensions should compare this product against the closest same-category alternatives below, then verify regional pricing, warranty, and configuration before purchase.
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Frequently asked
What is the Mars Score for GoPro - HERO (2024)?+
GoPro - HERO (2024) scores 52.1 on the transparent Mars Score formula for action cameras, computed from its published specs against the category's weighted normalization.
What category does GoPro - HERO (2024) belong to?+
GoPro - HERO (2024) is a GoPro action camera catalogued in the Action Cameras category.
When was GoPro - HERO (2024) released?+
GoPro - HERO (2024) was released on 2024-10-15.
What is the max video of GoPro - HERO (2024)?+
GoPro - HERO (2024) has a max video of 4K30.
What is the max 4k fps of GoPro - HERO (2024)?+
GoPro - HERO (2024) has a max 4k fps of 30.
What is the waterproof depth of GoPro - HERO (2024)?+
GoPro - HERO (2024) has a waterproof depth of 5 m.