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GoPro HERO
Last Updated: November 25, 2018 (Refresh Now)
7.8
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
997
Old Reviews
563
Unverified
73
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1572 meters
SIZE
32 GB
EXTERNAL STORAGE
Micro SD
SD CARD TYPE
Review Analysis - 361 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
Camera
52gopro, pictures, action, quality, videos
+92%
-8%
" ... It's a GoPro. ... "
" ... Great deal for this camera. ... "
" ... Pictures are worth seeing . ... "
" ... Just what I wanted from my GoPro. ... "
" ... Works very well and shoots very good footage for the price I would recommend this camera if you are on a budget and need a camera ... "
" ... I love this GoPro. ... For me the best part of the camera is the optics/image quality. ... "
" ... Love my go pro camera. ... "
" ... Absolutely love the GoPro. ... "
For Kids
34son, grandson, toy, go pro, year old son
+100%
" ... my grandsons absolutely love these! ... "
" ... Grandson loves it ... "
" ... Newbie at this but, I love this toy! ... "
" ... My husband loves this! ... "
" ... Just perfect for my 9 year old son. ... A fun accessory to my son's busy life. ... "
" ... Great starter toy for the tech impaired old guy in my life ... "
" ... Grandson is enjoying this! ... "
" ... Son is very happy with it. ... "
As Gift
25christmas, loves, son, husband, daughter
+100%
" ... The item was given as a gift. ... "
" ... Big hit as Xmas gift for my husband. ... "
" ... Bought as a gift for my daughter and she loves it. ... "
" ... This was a Christmas present for my daughter. ... "
" ... Given as a gift. ... "
" ... purchased as gift item as described ... "
" ... my niece was surprised for christmas ... "
" ... Christmas gift for hubby, he loves it ... "
Battery Life
22life, charge, lasts, hold a charge, hold
+27%
-73%
" ... VERY short battery life. ... "
" ... Was great until it's battery failed. ... "
" ... Holds no battery, isn't compatible with any supposed "go-pro accessories" and is generally not a great product. ... "
" ... Had it fully charged less than a week ago to bring on a trip to Illinois and then put it on a shelf in waiting. ... "
" ... Think we got a dud battery, stopped working after 15 minutes, won't hold a charge. ... "
" ... The battery does not hold charge and we do not have any recourse. ... "
" ... Junk, last me less than 6 moth before battery no longer holds charge for no special reason, never overcharged it. ... "
" ... It would not charge . ... "
Water Resistance
21water proof, snorkeling, scuba, water, underwater
+90%
-10%
" ... Went on a river canoe trip and it worked out well. ... any sound you record with the water proof case well sound muffled but other then that its definitely a must have if you plan on doing any excursions. ... "
" ... proof's in the puddding!! ... "
" ... I've used this primarily for recording airsoft gameplay but also for filming underwater while snorkeling (using the waterproof back plate). ... "
" ... The case is completely waterproof and comes with a separate back cover, though the sound quality is decent even through the waterproof cover. ... "
" ... I astonished the performance of this camera, the details of the video and pictures are completely amazing, it was said 30ft waterproof or 10m but I tried to 50ft depth the camera still intact and in good shape with beautiful captures. ... "
" ... Great especially on sunny days and under water! ... "
" ... Solid GoPro for scuba. ... "
" ... Brought on vacation its light so doesn't weigh you down and Evan brought in the pool. ... "
Price
20money, camera, waste of money, worth, waste
+80%
-20%
" ... The price was great and I got it quickly! ... "
" ... Guys I bought the used version that was very good I recommend saving your money to buy a new one instead of used (those of you who are buying a used camera) because I got it and it came with nothing but the camera no wire no instructions no mounts no anything just the camera. ... "
" ... Great little camera for the money ... "
" ... Best bang for the buck. ... "
" ... This camera it is good, for the price I paid it is good ... "
" ... Good for what it costs. ... "
" ... Price was very good. ... "
" ... Its a wonderful GoPro for the price. ... "
Charging
18battery, hold a charge, charging, charged, usb
+17%
-83%
" ... Another problem is when you charge it you have to unplug it and plug it back in a few times. ... "
" ... Battery contacts are difficult to connect as the prongs bend easily and the contacts are in as tight spot . ... "
" ... Tried to turn it on today and to test a new card and nothing, won't turn on, won't charge. ... "
" ... Think we got a dud battery, stopped working after 15 minutes, won't hold a charge. ... "
" ... The battery does not hold charge and we do not have any recourse. ... "
" ... Junk, last me less than 6 moth before battery no longer holds charge for no special reason, never overcharged it. ... "
" ... It would not charge . ... "
" ... Also annoying: this Hero unit won't seem to charge fully unless you power it off. ... "
Product Reliability
16working, 3, years, work, waste of money
+6%
-94%
" ... This doesn't work, product is defective! ... "
" ... its a process that was not expected period . ... "
" ... Total waste of money for something that was barely used and then stopped working when I did want to. ... "
" ... STOPPED WORKING A WEEK AFTER PURCHASE AFTER LEAVING IT IN THE HOT-ISH CAR DURING WORK. ... "
" ... It broke after 4 months . ... "
" ... First item I have returned to amazon in 10 years. ... "
" ... I didn't have much time to use this camera because I dropped it in the dirt a few days after buying it and the lens cracked. ... "
" ... When we got to our destination the device never worked. ... "
Marketplace
15described, black friday, thank, amazon, video
+73%
-27%
" ... They seem committed to makin good on all orders. ... "
" ... Thank you so much for everything. ... "
" ... Just as described. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... works as expected ... "
" ... Very quick delivery and product as described. ... "
" ... I bought this as a Black Friday sale on Amazon for $96. ... "
" ... Product was as expected. ... "
For Travel
14ski trip, vacation, gopro, fishing, vacations
+79%
-21%
" ... Went on a river canoe trip and it worked out well. ... "
" ... I've used this GoPro for various trips and vacations and I like it. ... "
" ... Brought on vacation its light so doesn't weigh you down and Evan brought in the pool. ... "
" ... Used on fishing trip and the best I saw was the back fins of our catches. ... "
" ... Was great for our Hawaii trip! ... "
" ... He uses for dirt biking and riding !! ... "
" ... tested the GoPro Hero out on a short ski trip and it did great. ... "
" ... It's intended use won't have him indoors, anyway, as he had vowed to ride his bicycle and record his kayak ventures. ... "
Ease of Use
13easy, use, simple to use, simple, interface
+85%
-15%
" ... The interface on the front is simple and even with only two buttons (one on the front, one on the top) it is easy to use. ... "
" ... overall not bad easy to use easy to set up. ... "
" ... Easy to use. ... "
" ... Easy download to computer. ... "
" ... Easy to use ... "
" ... Very simple and a great GoPro for a newbie! ... "
" ... It's really simple to use and it handy to have for a YouTube channel. ... "
" ... Super simple to use. ... "
Picture Quality
12picture, video, pictures, videos, photo
+92%
-8%
" ... Pictures are worth seeing . ... "
" ... For me the best part of the camera is the optics/image quality. ... "
" ... Great picture quality. ... "
" ... Crisp video, goes anywhere. ... "
" ... The quality of pictures are great and video quality is awesome for the price you can NOT get better ... "
Video Playback
12videos, hd, youtube, upload, software
+92%
-8%
" ... captures perfect hd videos. ... "
" ... Haven't gotten to watch alot of the video. ... "
" ... My daughter uses it to make youtube videos. ... "
" ... Got some amazing videos with it! ... "
" ... Crisp video, goes anywhere. ... "
" ... Was easy to find the software to download onto our computer to edit and play the videos. ... "
" ... Video is very good - audio is ok at best. ... "
" ... So far amazing video. ... "
Build Quality
12removable, broke, wear and tear, life, integrated
+42%
-58%
" ... Not great at all especially for its price which is more expensive than similar products made in China. ... "
" ... i BENT A PINT AND IT BROKE WHEN I attempted to fix it . ... "
" ... Also the GoPro housing was broken at the bottom. ... "
" ... Can't take it out of the plastic cover. ... "
" ... it wasn't cheap . ... "
Delivery
10delivery, quick, described, fast, expected
+100%
" ... Arrived quickly and as described. ... "
" ... Quick shipping and works perfect! ... "
" ... Very quick delivery and product as described. ... "
" ... It's arrived in time and have great experience with it. ... "
" ... Awsome and fast delivery. ... "
" ... Product was as expected. ... "
" ... It arrived sooner than expected. ... "
" ... Perfect, the shipped was very fast and the product arrived in good status. ... "
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Specifications
Body
Size: 1572 meters
Memory
External Storage: 32 GB
SD Card Type: Micro SD
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