--- title: "GoPro HERO (2024) CHDHF-131 review" description: "GoPro HERO (2024) CHDHF-131 review: specs, video modes, battery, waterproofing and what owners report, plus who the simple 4K30 camera suits." canonical: https://vettedten.com/tech/action-cameras/gopro-hero-chdhf-131/ language: en-GB updated: 2026-11-15 score: 8.5 --- # GoPro HERO (2024) CHDHF-131 review > **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. No. 5 of 10 in our [action cameras ranking](https://vettedten.com/tech/action-cameras/) · Updated November 2026 · [How we rank](https://vettedten.com/how-we-rank/) **8.5 out of 10** · Value 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. Why it's here: - 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 [Check price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DCQYSM7W) ## Why the GoPro HERO (2024) CHDHF-131 scores 8.5 - How happy owners are: 5th of 10 - How many rated it: 4th of 10 - How new it is: 7th 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. ### Key specs - Video: 4K30, 4K25, 1080p30; slow motion 2.7K60 and 1080p60 - Photos: 12MP (8MP stills from video) - Lens: 165-degree field of view, replaceable cover glass - Waterproof: 5m without a housing - Weight: 86g - Size: 56.6 x 47.7 x 29.4mm - Screen: 1.76-inch rear touchscreen - Battery: 1255mAh, built in, not removable - Storage: microSD, A2 V30 rated, sold separately - Mounting: Built-in mounting fingers, 35+ GoPro mounts ## 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. ## All 10 action cameras, compared | No. | Product | Score | Badge | | ---: | --- | ---: | --- | | 1 | [GoPro HERO13 Black](https://vettedten.com/tech/action-cameras/gopro-hero13-black/) | 9.0 | Best Choice | | 2 | [DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro](https://vettedten.com/tech/action-cameras/dji-osmo-action-5-pro/) | 8.8 | | | 3 | [Insta360 Ace Pro 2](https://vettedten.com/tech/action-cameras/insta360-ace-pro-2/) | 8.7 | Best Premium | | 4 | [DJI Osmo Nano Standard Combo](https://vettedten.com/tech/action-cameras/dji-osmo-nano/) | 8.6 | | | 5 | **GoPro HERO (2024) CHDHF-131** (this review) | 8.5 | Value for Money | | 6 | [AKASO Brave 7 LE](https://vettedten.com/tech/action-cameras/akaso-brave-7-le/) | 8.5 | Best Budget | | 7 | [Insta360 GO Ultra](https://vettedten.com/tech/action-cameras/insta360-go-ultra/) | 8.5 | | | 8 | [DJI Osmo Action 6](https://vettedten.com/tech/action-cameras/dji-osmo-action-6/) | 8.4 | | | 9 | [Insta360 X4 Air](https://vettedten.com/tech/action-cameras/insta360-x4-air/) | 8.4 | | | 10 | [AKASO 360](https://vettedten.com/tech/action-cameras/akaso-360/) | 8.1 | | ## How we score it 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. [How we rank, in full](https://vettedten.com/how-we-rank/) ### Where these facts come from - [GoPro HERO CHDHF-131 (GoPro UK)](https://gopro.com/en/gb/shop/cameras/learn/hero/CHDHF-131-master.html) - [camerajabber: GoPro HERO (2024) review](https://camerajabber.com/reviews/gopro-hero-2024-review/) - [The Good Guys: GoPro HERO CHDHF-131 specs and owner reviews](https://www.thegoodguys.com.au/gopro-hero-chdhf-131-as) - [ProductReview.com.au: GoPro Hero (2024) owner reviews](https://www.productreview.com.au/listings/gopro-hero-2024) --- Canonical page: https://vettedten.com/tech/action-cameras/gopro-hero-chdhf-131/ · Every guide: https://vettedten.com/llms.txt · For AI agents: https://vettedten.com/agents.md