GoPro HERO
Action cameras

HERO

GoPro

Released Jul 31, 2010 · Analysis updated Feb 6, 2026

GoPro HERO Camera in the Action cameras category. The GoPro HERO scores 0/100 based on 28 expert reviews in the action cameras category. Coverage includes reviews from Creativebloq, Gizmodo, Gadgetguy, and Videomaker.

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Pros

  • Excellent image stabilization(27)
  • Easy to use(5)
  • Decent battery life(5)
  • Lightweight and portable(4)
  • Waterproof to 10m(4)

Cons

  • No gps(11)
  • Low light performance(10)
  • Few features so you might outgrow it(3)
  • Average image quality(3)
  • Limited recording options(3)

28 Expert Reviews

95
Independent publication01/2024

The GoPro Hero12 is a wide-action camera ideal for content creators who work across various platforms as it offers the opportunity to film in vertical and horizontal formats.

90
Major publication11/2012

The GoPro Hero 3 Black Edition is handily the best action camera tested, with unparalleled footage quality despite its poor battery life.

89
Independent publication11/2023

The GoPro Hero 12 Black continues the legacy of being the best action camera on the market with incredible image quality, excellent stabilization, and improved battery life.

85
Independent publication

The GoPro HERO11 Black is an impressive action camera with a lot of fun features, offering improved photo and video quality, as well as some fun new features like 10-bit video recording and HyperSmoot...

85
Major publication

GoPro's current flagship camera gets some performance and feature enhancements, but the best reasons to buy or upgrade are the new add-ons.

85
Independent publication

The GoPro Hero 8 is a small, powerful, and surprisingly capable action camera that offers exceptional image quality and versatility for its size and price point.

85
Independent publication11/2017

The GoPro Hero 6 Black is probably one of, if not the best action cameras money can buy, offering excellent image quality, impressive features, and reliable performance despite its high price and limi...

85
Independent publication09/2022

The GoPro Hero 11 Black delivers significant improvements with 10-bit color, 120mb/s data rate, and enhanced stabilization, making it a powerful action camera for both casual users and professionals.

85
Established publication10/2016

The GoPro Hero5 Black is without question the best GoPro out there, with outstanding video and photo quality, though software improvements are needed.

85
Independent publication08/2010

The GoPro HD Hero offers a unique way of capturing HD footage in conditions that would be the death of most cameras.

85
Major publication09/2020

The GoPro Hero 9 offers 5K video, a front-facing screen, and improved stabilization, making it the most powerful action camera to date despite its higher price.

85
Independent publication09/2018

The GoPro Hero 7 Black offers next-level image stabilization, TimeWarp feature, live streaming, and improved social sharing capabilities, making it a significant upgrade over previous models.

82
Independent publication

The GoPro Hero 13 Black maintains the GoPro legacy of excellent stabilization and video quality while adding useful features like G-Log and HLG profiles, though the upgrade from Hero 12 is modest.

82
Independent publication01/2026

A more practical footprint, class leading true 8K definition, and ruggedness of a true action camera makes the GoPro MAX2 a genuinely great 360˚ camera for cycling.

80
Independent publication03/2015

The GoPro Hero4 Black Edition is an action cam for recording video but it's also a very powerful stills camera if you're interested in getting super wide angle shots on a budget, especially if you wan...

80
Major publication10/2023

The GoPro Hero 12 Black offers improved battery life, better heat tolerance, and several new features, making it a worthy upgrade for action camera enthusiasts.

80
Established publication07/2018

Despite some minor shortcomings in video quality compared to the full-fat GoPro lineup, the 2018 Hero is still a lot of fun and really easy to use.

78
Independent publication05/2019

After a year of travelling with this fun little action camera, I'd say it's definitely been worth it.

78
Established publication07/2018

A very tempting deal for those who don't need advanced technical features

75
Independent publication05/2025

The GoPro Hero 4K is a perfect action camera for those wanting a simple, easy to use experience, but it is easily outgrown and limited compared to more premium options.

75
Major publication

The GoPro HERO - 2018 takes good video with excellent image stabilization, but has fair audio quality and only fair low-light performance.

72
Independent publication04/2018

The GoPro HERO (2018) offers a more affordable entry point into the GoPro ecosystem with solid video quality and essential features, though it lacks some advanced capabilities found in higher-end mode...

72
Established publication02/2015

The GoPro Hero is an affordable entry-level action camera that offers solid value for casual users despite significant limitations in video quality and features.

70
Independent publication12/2025

With limited features, GoPro’s entry-level camera is simple to use, but is it too simple?

70
Independent publication09/2017

The GoPro Hero 5 Session delivers excellent image quality in a tiny package, though battery concerns lose it points.

68
Established publication12/2024

GoPro has made a smaller, lighter camera – and they've made some compromises to do it.

65
Major publication

GoPro's easy-to-use Hero action camera is cheaper and smaller than its mainline offerings but it isn't nearly as versatile a creative tool.

65
Major publication

GoPro's stripped back, tiny action camera, the GoPro Hero, does what an action camera needs to, but very little more.