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2824 reviews
May, 2025
alaTest has collected and analyzed 2824 reviews of GoPro Hero (2014). The average rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders for all reviews. Opinions about the size and portability are overall positive. The image quality and price are also mentioned favorably, whereas some have doubts about the viewfinder and battery.
usability, price, image quality, portability, size
battery, viewfinder
We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the GoPro Hero (2014) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 88/100 = Very good quality.
Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)
alaTest has collected and analyzed 343 user reviews of GoPro Hero (2014) from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.co.uk. People really like the durability and portability. The image quality and usability are also mentioned favorably. Opinions about the memory and battery are mixed. The viewfinder and size get less positive views.
price, usability, image quality, portability, durability
reliability, size, viewfinder
90% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.
Consumer review (amazon.com)
alaTest has collected and analyzed 1583 user reviews of GoPro Hero (2014) from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.com. People are impressed by the design and durability. Many are critical about the image quality and usability.
durability, design
size, price, usability, image quality
87% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.
Expert review by : Spencer Hart (stuff.tv)
Looking for a new action camera? You can save some money with this GoPro Hero 11 deal today in the Spring Sale.
Expert review by : Joshua Goldman (cnet.co.uk)
For the past few years, while GoPro was dominating the upper end of the action cam market, it sort of neglected entry-level buyers who wanted the GoPro experience, losing them to other camera makers. That changes to some extent with the Hero.
The GoPro Hero offers very good video quality for the money, gets you into the large mount ecosystem and the integrated housing is waterproof to 131 feet (40 meters).
The camera is permanently in its polycarbonate housing; the battery is built-in; it doesn't have GoPro's port for adding a touchscreen or extra battery pack or Wi-Fi; very limited shooting options.
Though the GoPro Hero is nearly devoid of features, this entry point for GoPro's lineup is just enough to get you started in the world of little, mountable cameras.
Expert review by (channel5.com)
Meet the GoPro Hero, the entry level action cam from the camera company that's essentially defined the action cam space. While it doesn't have as many bells and whistles as the latest Hero4 Black, it's a much more price conscious effort at around £100,...
The GoPro Hero, well, looks like a GoPro. If you've seen one of the small cameras attached to a helmet, bicycle or selfie stick before, you know what you're in for: a rugged little snapper that you can place almost anywhere. Unlike many of its siblings...
As the budget, entry-level GoPro, the Hero's missing out on plenty of functionality its bigger brothers boast. For starters, the polycarbonate housing is not replaceable, meaning if it does get all bashed up, or you scratch the lens cover, you'll have...
While the GoPro Hero doesn't have all the fancy features of its bigger brothers, it's still a capable little camera, and it's well priced to get you started with the GoPro craze. If you're not looking for all the extra features the Hero4 packs in,...
Expert review by : Jim Fisher (pcmag.com)
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.
Expert review by : Joshua Goldman (cnet.com)
Though it is nearly devoid of features, this entry point for GoPro's camera line is just enough to get you started in the world of little, mountable cameras.
The GoPro Hero offers very good video quality for the money, gets you into the large mount ecosystem and the integrated housing is waterproof to 131 feet (40 meters).
The camera is permanently in its polycarbonate housing; the battery is built-in; it doesn't have GoPro's port for adding a touchscreen or extra battery pack or Wi-Fi; very limited shooting options.
Though the GoPro Hero is nearly devoid of features, this entry point for GoPro's lineup is just enough to get you started in the world of little, mountable cameras.
Consumer review (reevoo.com)
Poor battery life. Did a Rough Runner run and it didn't last the 3 hours or so.
Consumer review (reevoo.com)
This was a gift so I cannot fully review. However my son tells me he had no problems with it.
Consumer review (reevoo.com)
Water proof
Wish it had LCD screen
Consumer review (reevoo.com)
NO PREVIEW SCREEN
Consumer review (reevoo.com)
Go pro at a great price. Records at 1080p 30fps or 720p 60fps. Also can take 5mp stills. Comes in waterproof case ad battery life is better than removable ones.
I was frustrated that it was sold as having wifi so to allow me to view live on my smartphone, and to allow me to edit whilst out. That said I couldn't take it back as I couldnt afford anything more expensive so had to settle with that anyway.
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