# GoPro HERO (2024): specs and price

**Price (US):** $199 at gopro.com (US MSRP $199.99 at launch; entry-level 'small' HERO in GoPro 2024 lineup (distinct from HERO13 Black flagship)), as of 2026-06-27. A sourced, dated price of record — other retailers (incl. Amazon) may be lower. Among the 12 action cameras we track it is the cheapest; category median $362.
**Brand:** GoPro
**Released:** 2024-09
**Deskmark:** Gold Deskmark — pay-blind category standing 73/100, #3 of 15 in class (independent, computed from sourced data, never for sale).
**Price tracked since:** June 2026

## Specifications

| Spec | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Price (US) | $199 |
| Brand | GoPro |
| Released | 2024-09 |
| Max video | 4K@30fps |
| Sensor | 1/2.8" |
| Stabilization | HyperSmooth (in-app via Quik) |
| Waterproof (m) | 5 |
| Display | 1.76" rear touch LCD (no front display) |
| FOV (°) | 165 |
| Weight (g) | 86 |

## Where it stands

At $199, the GoPro HERO (2024) is the cheapest of the 12 action cameras we track, where the median is $362. On the spec sheet, its waterproof of 5 m is the lowest of the 16, its FOV of 165 ° is above the median of the 13, and its weight of 86 g is below the median of the 14. By release date, it is among the newer of the 13 we date.

## What reviewers say

Two whitelisted hands-on testers (TechRadar, Tom's Guide) reviewed the $199 GoPro Hero; both measured battery life and praise its tiny size, low price and endurance while panning the weak internal mics, sparse feature set and lack of in-camera stabilization. They split on image quality: TechRadar found the 4K footage disappointing, while Tom's Guide called it really good. (Based on 2 reviews, 2 lab-tested, 2024-10-03–2025-05-09.)

Praised: Tiny, lightweight and easy to mount virtually anywhere; Strong battery life; Affordable $199 price for a 4K action camera; Quik app stabilization looks great once footage is exported.
Flagged: No in-camera stabilization — footage must be edited in the app first; Poor internal microphones with no external mic input; Bare-bones feature set with virtually no shooting modes; Frustrating, laggy touchscreen and buttons.
Disagreement: Image quality divides the two testers: TechRadar's reviewer found the 4K footage 'dull and lifeless' and disappointing, while Tom's Guide said 4K 'looks really good' with 'fantastic' colors.
Sources: TechRadar (2024-10-03, techradar.com), Tom's Guide (2025-05-09, tomsguide.com)

## Frequently asked questions

**What do reviewers say about the GoPro HERO (2024)?**

Two whitelisted hands-on testers (TechRadar, Tom's Guide) reviewed the $199 GoPro Hero; both measured battery life and praise its tiny size, low price and endurance while panning the weak internal mics, sparse feature set and lack of in-camera stabilization. They split on image quality: TechRadar found the 4K footage disappointing, while Tom's Guide called it really good. Praised: Tiny, lightweight and easy to mount virtually anywhere; Strong battery life; Affordable $199 price for a 4K action camera; Quik app stabilization looks great once footage is exported. Flagged: No in-camera stabilization — footage must be edited in the app first; Poor internal microphones with no external mic input; Bare-bones feature set with virtually no shooting modes; Frustrating, laggy touchscreen and buttons. (From 2 tester reviews, 2 lab-tested.)

**How much does the GoPro HERO (2024) cost?**

The GoPro HERO (2024) has a US price of $199 (US MSRP $199.99 at launch; entry-level 'small' HERO in GoPro 2024 lineup (distinct from HERO13 Black flagship)), as of 2026-06-15.

**How does the GoPro HERO (2024) compare on price?**

At $199, the GoPro HERO (2024) is the cheapest of the 12 action cameras we track, where the median is $362.

**When was the GoPro HERO (2024) released?**

The GoPro HERO (2024) was released 2024-09.

**What are the GoPro HERO (2024)'s key specs?**

GoPro HERO (2024) (GoPro): max video 4K@30fps, sensor 1/2.8", stabilization HyperSmooth (in-app via Quik), waterproof m 5, display 1.76" rear touch LCD (no front display). Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-15.

Source: https://gopro.com/en/us/shop/cameras/learn/hero/CHDHF-131-master.html (gopro.com, accessed 2026-06-15)
Corroboration: https://www.goprodb.com/cameras/series/hero-2024/ (accessed 2026-06-15)
Canonical: https://frontdeskreview.com/product/action-cameras/gopro-hero-2024/
Cite: Per The Front Desk Review, the GoPro HERO (2024) price of record was $199 as of 2026-06-15 — https://frontdeskreview.com/product/action-cameras/gopro-hero-2024/
License: CC BY 4.0. Price history: https://frontdeskreview.com/data/price-history.jsonl