Between the HERO (2024) and GO 3S, the HERO (2024) comes out ahead in several specs, while the GO 3S wins on waterproof depth and horizon lock. Overall, the HERO (2024) scores 35 and the GO 3S scores 35 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are evenly matched on the broad strokes, with the decision sitting on which individual spec advantages weigh more for your use.
The HERO (2024) doesn't pull ahead on any single popular-comparison spec — its strengths sit in the spec table groups rather than the headline advantages.
Pick the GO 3S if you care most about waterproof depth and horizon lock. Its strongest claims are waterproof depth, horizon lock.
Both ship with comparable max video, max 4k fps, stabilization, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity tells you both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Why GoPro - HERO (2024) wins
- No decisive advantages.
Why Insta360 - GO 3S wins
- ▲Waterproof depth — 100.00% more. 10 m vs 5 m.
- ▲Has Horizon lock.
Spec comparison
Video
| Spec | GoPro - HERO (2024) | Insta360 - GO 3S |
|---|---|---|
| Max video | 4K30 | 4K30 |
| Max 4K fps | 30 | 30 |
| HDRⓘ | false | false |
| Log profileⓘ | false | false |
Stabilization
| Spec | GoPro - HERO (2024) | Insta360 - GO 3S |
|---|---|---|
| Horizon lock | false | truelead |
| Stabilization | advanced | advanced |
Durability
| Spec | GoPro - HERO (2024) | Insta360 - GO 3S |
|---|---|---|
| Waterproof depth | 5 m | 10 mlead |
| Weight | 86 g | 39 glead |
| Removable lens | false | truelead |
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