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The smallest 4K HERO and a gimbal for GoPros and phones

What we cover

The HERO is GoPro’s smallest 4K camera, waterproof to 16 ft (5 m) without a case, with built-in mounting fingers. The Fluid Pro AI is a 3-axis gimbal with a detachable tracking module.

The mount system

GoPro’s folding mounting fingers fit a huge range of mounts. That ecosystem is a reason to choose GoPro over rivals.

Points to note

The HERO listing we read is a third-party offer in ecommerce packaging. The Fluid Pro AI controls GoPros over Bluetooth only from HERO9 Black onward.

Alternatives

The DJI Osmo Action 4 has a larger sensor and deeper waterproofing.

Every GoPro unit reviewed here

  • GoPro Fluid Pro AI Gimbal

    3-axis · phones, GoPro cameras and some compacts · AI tracking module, forward or rear · built-in fill light · wireless camera control with HERO9 to HERO13 · charges the device

    GoPro’s 3-axis gimbal for phones, GoPros and some compact cameras, with a detachable AI tracking module and fill light. Amazon.com sold it for about $205.

    Best for: Creators who switch between a phone and a GoPro and want one gimbal for both.

    7.8/10

    ≈ $205

  • GoPro HERO (2024)

    4K Ultra HD · 12 MP stills · waterproof to 16 ft (5 m) · built-in mounting fingers · 1.76-inch touch screen · HyperSmooth stabilization

    GoPro’s smallest 4K camera, with built-in mounting fingers, a touch screen and waterproofing to 16 feet. It costs about $200 here, from a third-party seller.

    Best for: A small camera for helmets, chest mounts and family trips, owned by someone who already has GoPro mounts.

    7.0/10

    ≈ $200

Each amount in a write-up is what the listing showed when that page was written. The figure next to the product is pulled in as you read, and it is the one that counts.