GoPro Hero (2018)

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Jun, 2025

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 37 reviews of GoPro Hero (2018). The average rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders for all reviews. People are impressed by the usability and portability. The battery and image quality are also appreciated.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the GoPro Hero (2018) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 91/100 = Excellent quality.

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Expert review by : Richard Easton (trustedreviews.com)

GoPro Hero

GoPro Hero review: GoPro's new entry-level camera is positioned as travel-friendly, but it strips away one too many features.

Decent image quality ; Solid companion app ; 2-inch touchscreen is easy to use ; Waterproof without a case

Limited FOV adjustment ; No ProTune exposure adjustment ; Restricted resolutions and frame rates

GoPro’s entry-level model strips away a few too many features to make it compelling.

May, 2018

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Expert review by : Phil Hall (techradar.com)

GoPro Hero review

Back to basics, and all the better for it

Easy to use ; Waterproof ; Voice control ; Comprehensive and simple app ; Good Full HD footage

4:3 ratio when shooting at 1440p ; No sub-Full HD quality options ; No exposure control

There are better-specified action cameras out there for a similar price, including ones that offer 4K video, but they don't have the refined design and polished controls of the GoPro Hero. This is a great action camera for the budget-conscious or...

Nov, 2018

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Expert review by : Jim Martin (techadvisor.co.uk)

GoPro Hero

The same rugged, waterproof body but with cut-down internals for a cheaper price. Is this the best GoPro yet? Find out in our 2018 GoPro Hero review.

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Expert review by : ePHOTOzine (ephotozine.com)

GoPRO HERO (2018) Action Camera Review

GoPRO action cameras have just got a little more affordable with the launch of the HERO so, of course, we're putting it to the test.

Thanks to the reasonable price, the GoPro HERO makes GoPro cameras more accessible and if you don't need to record 4K video, then it could be the ideal action camera for your summer holiday. It's small, produces decent videos/images and it really is a...

Apr, 2018

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Expert review by : Daven Mathies (digitaltrends.com)

GoPro Hero (2018) Review

Built-in touchscreen ; Waterproof without a case ; Great mobile apps ; Voice control ; Very easy to use

Lacks ProTune ; Limited resolution and frame-rate options ; Interface has basic options from Hero5/Hero6 ; Some cheaper cameras have more features

The Hero is GoPro’s most focused camera for beginners yet, and we really appreciate that. GoPro has distilled the key qualities of its user experience into a simple, affordable camera. As an entry-level model, it’s the best GoPro has ever made.

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Expert review by : Jim Fisher (pcmag.com)

GoPro Hero

GoPro's new entry-level action camera, the Hero, is just as tough as its pricier siblings, but not nearly as versatile when it comes to frame rates and time-lapse.

Affordable. Rugged, waterproof design. Touch LCD. Good digital image stabilization. Voice control. Automated editing via phone app. Wi-Fi.

Limited choices for frame rates and resolutions. Can't set time-lapse interval. No ProTune, HDR, or Raw support.

The GoPro Hero is an action camera for users who don't need the extreme slow-motion, 24fps frame rate, adjustable time-lapse, and 4K video capture offered by the $400 Hero6 Black, but want the same level of build quality and waterproofing. If your...

May, 2018

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Expert review by : Adam Weissman (tomsguide.com)

GoPro Hero Review: Great Midrange Action Camera

The $199 GoPro Hero is a solid performer, offering quality video up to 1440p, adequate image stabilization, a waterproof housing, an intuitive interface and a great app.

Max resolution of 1440p/60 fps ; 2-inch Gorilla Glass LCD touch screen ; Electronic image stabilization up to 1440p/30 fps ; USB Type C for charging and file transfer ; Good wind-noise reduction

Functional yet uninspiring design ; No 720p resolution ; No slow motion ; No HDR photo

The GoPro Hero is a full-featured action camera with above-average performance, an easy-to-use mobile app and image stabilization.

Aug, 2018

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GoPro Hero hands-on review

Our favourite action cam just got a whole lot more affordable!

Apr, 2018

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Consumer review (very.co.uk)

brilliant love it

bought for a trip to disney - although long range is tiny. the detail close up and underwater is ace.

Jan, 2019

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Consumer review (very.co.uk)

The go pro is broken

I bought the go pro a month ago, gave it for Christmas to my partner. It won't charge. I put it on charge for hours and it still won't come on. It'd broken!

Jan, 2019

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