Our verdict: The GoPro HERO (2024) CHDHF-131 ranks 5th of the 10 action cameras we compare, with 8.5 out of 10. It takes our Value for Money badge.
GoPro HERO (2024) CHDHF-131
8.5/10Value for Money
The GoPro HERO (2024) CHDHF-131 is GoPro's small, simple entry camera, with 4K30 video, a rear touchscreen and built-in mounting fingers. It suits first-time buyers who want an easy, light camera.
Very light and small, with mounting fingers built into the body
4K30 video with automatic stabilisation
Works with GoPro's wide range of mounts
Simple menus suit first-time buyers
Keep in mind
Waterproof only to 5m, shallower than the premium cameras
Built-in battery cannot be swapped, so long days need a power bank
No 60fps at 4K and no front screen
Lower detail and weaker low light than the larger-sensor cameras
Why the GoPro HERO (2024) CHDHF-131 scores 8.5
Each bar shows where it places among the 10 action cameras in this guide, so a full bar is 1st of 10. How happy owners are counts for most of the score.
How happy owners are5th of 10
How many rated it4th of 10
How new it is7th of 10
Why it sits behind the DJI Osmo Nano Standard Combo
The DJI Osmo Nano Standard Combo (8.6) beats the GoPro HERO (2024) CHDHF-131 (8.5): owners are about as happy with both, and it is the newer design.
About the GoPro HERO (2024) CHDHF-131
The HERO is GoPro's compact entry model. It has a 165-degree lens, a 1.76-inch rear touchscreen and mounting fingers moulded into the bottom of the body, so it clips straight onto GoPro mounts without a frame. GoPro says it works with more than 35 mounts and accessories. The cover glass over the lens is replaceable and repels water. It weighs 86g and measures about 56.6 x 47.7 x 29.4mm, and GoPro puts it at 46% less mass and 35% less volume than the HERO13 Black.
Video is 4K at 30 or 25fps, or 1080p30, with 2.7K60 and 1080p60 for slow motion. Stills are 12MP, and you can pull 8MP stills from video. There is no 4K60. Stabilisation (HyperSmooth) is applied automatically, but in GoPro's Quik app rather than on the camera, so you need to export from Quik to keep it in other apps. There is no front screen.
The battery is built in and cannot be swapped. It is 1255mAh, and GoPro gives it its Enduro cold-weather design but does not state a runtime. Storage is a microSD card, A2 V30 rated, sold separately. Waterproofing is 5m without a housing. Auto upload to the cloud needs Wi-Fi, and camerajabber notes it needs a paid subscription.
What owners report about the GoPro HERO (2024) CHDHF-131
We found little owner feedback for this exact model, and most of it comes from retailers in other countries, so treat it as a rough guide.
Owners like how small and easy it is. They describe simple controls that are quick to learn, a camera that travels easily, and clear footage in good light, including underwater. Several also say it is good value for a GoPro.
The complaints are consistent. Battery life is short, and low light and night footage are weak. Owners say it wants a specific, fast SD card, and that wireless transfers to a phone can be slow. Some found stabilisation and exports tied to the Quik app, with a paid subscription needed for some saving and exporting. A few report serious faults: one owner had it overheat and stop after about an hour of continuous recording, and another had a Wi-Fi firmware update fail and leave the camera unresponsive. These are single accounts, not a pattern.
Who the GoPro HERO (2024) CHDHF-131 suits
It suits a first camera for holidays, cycling, snorkelling in shallow water or the family, where light weight and few settings matter more than top image quality. It works with the wider range of GoPro mounts.
Look elsewhere if you shoot in dim light, need 4K60, dive deeper than 5m or want to film for hours without a power bank. The GoPro HERO13 Black or DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro cover more demanding use, and the AKASO Brave 7 LE has two batteries in the box. For vlogging, the Insta360 Ace Pro 2 has a flip screen.
Questions about the GoPro HERO (2024) CHDHF-131
What is the battery life of the GoPro HERO CHDHF-131?
GoPro does not state a runtime. The battery is a built-in 1255mAh unit, and owners describe it as short, so carry a power bank for long days.
Is the GoPro HERO CHDHF-131 waterproof?
Yes, to 5m (16ft) without a housing. That is shallower than GoPro's premium cameras.
How many megapixels is the GoPro HERO CHDHF-131?
12MP for photos. You can also extract 8MP stills from video.
Does the GoPro HERO CHDHF-131 stabilise video on the camera?
No. HyperSmooth is applied in the Quik app, so export from Quik to keep it.
What SD card does the GoPro HERO CHDHF-131 need?
A microSD card rated A2 V30, which is not in the box. Owners report problems with unsuitable cards, so use a fast, recommended one.
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The GoPro HERO (2024) CHDHF-131 is GoPro's small, simple entry camera, with 4K30 video, a rear touchscreen and built-in mounting fingers. 8.5 out of 10.
Every score here comes from our ranking model; no editor sets the order. We haven't read the review sites for this guide yet, so for now it is led by owners. It ranks products by how happy owners are, holding back any product few owners have rated until more agree. How many rated it and how new it is only settle close calls, and value for money earns its own badge rather than a higher place. We compared 11 models for this guide before settling on these ten.
Brands can't pay to be included or to move up. We last checked these picks in November 2026.
