GoPro Hero (2024) vs GoPro Max
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Overview of the GoPro Hero (2024)
GoPro Hero (2024)GoPro's 2024 budget action camera: 4K video, slomo & photos
The Hero (2024) is GoPro's new entry level action camera, offering very decent performance at less than half the price of their flagship GoPro Hero 13 Black. The resulting product is extremely simple, with only 3 modes (video, slomo and photo), but for most casual usage, it's 4K video will be good enough to capture the fun and action of the moment and share it with your friends.
- Pros
- Simple & straightforward
- Lightweight
- Replaceable lens guard
- Cons
- Limited functionality
- Stabilization only in app
- Only waterproof down to 16ft / 5m
- Battery not removeable
Overview of the GoPro Max
GoPro MaxGoPro's 2019 360 camera: 5.7K video
The GoPro Max was GoPro's second attempt at a 360 camera and was released in 2019. It is still offers relatively good performance but it's age is showing in comparision with the more recent competition. It's replacement, the GoPro Max 2, is still to be released.
- Pros
- Good stabilization
- Cons
- Average image quality
- Ageing model
- Still excessively expensive
Comparison of the Hero (2024) vs the GoPro Max
Weight and size
The Hero (2024) is a slightly smaller camera. The Hero (2024) is a lot lighter than the GoPro Max.
GoPro Hero (2024)
56.6mm x 47.7mm x 29.4mm / 2.23in x 1.88in x 1.16in
3.03oz / 86g
Features
Dimensions
Weight
GoPro Max
64mm x 69mm x 25mm / 2.52in x 2.72in x 0.98in
5.43oz / 154g
Why size and weight matter:
Weight is important for action cameras because we often mount them on helmets, or hold them at the end of a selfie stick while moving. Therefore a heavier camera can be dvifficult to use or uncomfortable. Weight is even more crucial for certain sports like road cycling or running.
Battery life
The GoPro Max offers a much larger battery capacity. The GoPro Max has a removable battery whereas the Hero (2024)'s battery is not removable
GoPro Hero (2024)
1225mAh
Removable
75min at 4K30fps
Features
Battery capacity
Removable battery
Battery life
GoPro Max
1600mAh
Removable
85min 5.7K30fps 360° and 105min at 1080p
Why battery life matters:
Nothing worse than running out of battery just before capturing the best footage of the day! A long battery life is reassuring and convenient when shooting footage outdoors where options to charge are limited. Even the use of a power bank can be tedious or simply impossible like when filming watersports. Having removeable batteries allows battery swapping on the go which further extends your runtime.
Storage
Neither camera features built-in storage. Both the Hero (2024) and the GoPro Max support SD cards.
GoPro Hero (2024)
No built-in storage
microSD
Features
Built-in storage
Storage format
GoPro Max
No built-in storage
microSD
Why storage matters:
High quality footage can quickly take up lots of space and insufficient storage can soon be frustrating. Having a large amount of storage and the possiblity to extend it or swap SD cards while on a outing will ensure you will always be able to capture the footage you want. However, smaller, wearable action cameras often rely on built-in storage because of their small size.
Video performance
Neither camera offers HDR video.
GoPro Hero (2024)
4K video at 30fps
HDR video unsupported
Features
Max resolution
HDR video
GoPro Max
1440p video at 60fps
HDR video unsupported
Camera and sensor technology
The GoPro Max offers a slightly higher resolution. The field of view of the GoPro Max is a little better than the Hero (2024)'s. The GoPro Max features a much higher bit rate than the Hero (2024)
GoPro Hero (2024)
12MP
140°
50Mbps
Features
Pixels
Field of view
Video bite rate
GoPro Max
18MP
155°
78Mbps
Camera settings
GoPro Hero (2024)
Feature missing
Feature missing
Features
ISO range
Exposure Compensation
GoPro Max
100-3200
+/-4
Hero (2024) vs GoPro Max specifications
| Name | GoPro Hero (2024) | GoPro Max |
| Year of release | 2024 | 2019 |
| Width | 2.23in / 56.6mm | 2.52in / 64mm |
| Height | 1.88in / 47.7mm | 2.72in / 69mm |
| Depth | 1.16in / 29.4mm | 0.98in / 25mm |
| Weight | 3.03oz / 86g | 5.43oz / 154g |
| Waterproof | 16ft / 5m | 16ft / 5m |
| Min operating temperature | 14°F / -10°C | 14°F / -10°C |
| Max operating temperature | 95°F / 35°C | 95°F / 35°C |
| Battery capacity | 1225mAh | 1600mAh |
| Removable battery | No | Yes |
| Battery life | 75min at 4K30fps | 85min 5.7K30fps 360° 105min at 1080p |
| Charging time | 60min | 120min |
| Storage format | microSD | microSD |
| Storage rating required | V30 or UHS-3 | Class 10 or UHS-I Rating |
| Maximun storage supported | 1Tb | 1TB |
| Rear screen size | 1.76in | 1.69in |
| Front screen size | No | - |
| Field of view | 140° | 155° |
| Sensor | 1/2.8" CMOS | 1/2.3" |
| Pixels | 12MP | 18MP |
| Aperture | F2.3 | F2.0 |
| Focal length | 15mm | 13-27mm |
| ISO range | - | 100-3200 |
| Video zoom | 2x | - |
| Color Depth | 8bit | 8bit |
| Video bite rate | 50Mbps | 78Mbps |
| Exposure Compensation | - | +/-4 |
| 360-degree video | No | Yes |
| 5.7K 360 video | - | 30fps |
| 360 video format | - | GoPro 360 file |
| 4K video | 30fps | - |
| 2.7K video | 60fps | - |
| 1440p video | - | 60fps |
| 1080p video | 30fps | 60fps |
| Maximum slow motion | 2x at 2.7k | 2x |
| Stabilization | Hypersmooth in Quik Application | Max HyperSmooth |
| Horizon lock | No | Yes |
| Video format | H.264 (MP4) | H.264 (AVC) H.265 (HEVC) |
| Live streaming | - | 1080p30 |
| Timelapse mode | - | Yes |
| Timeshift mode | - | Yes |
| Loop recording mode | - | Yes |
| Subject tracking | - | No |
| Photo burst mode | Yes | No |
| RAW format supported | Yes | Yes |
| Microphones | 2 | 6 |
| Stereo audio | - | Yes |
| Noise reduction | - | Yes |
| Audio format | - | wav |
| Wifi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac |
| Bluetooth | BLE 5.2 | BLE 4.2 |
| USB | USB-C | Type-C USB |
| GPS integrated | No | Yes |
| Voice commands | Yes | Yes |
| Gesture commands | - | No |