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GoPro LIT HERO review: 92 specs compared

Avg. price:~£180Video resolution:4KBattery life:100 minWaterproof depth:5 mElectronic image stabilization:yesMaximum 4K frame rate:60 fps

GoPro LIT HERO Review: Compare 92 technical specifications, 2 expert and video reviews and 5 best-of lists to see how this product ranks in the Action cameras category and whether it is worth buying.

GoPro LIT HERO
7.2/10

Overall score

Score
7.2/ 10
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What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, best-of lists, expert reviews and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 35%, List score 30%, Reviews score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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▲ Better than 63% of models
Score components

35%

6.9

Technical score

30%

8.2

List score

25%

6.6

Reviews score

10%

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Sentiment scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 6.7, the mark of a weaker model in this category

▲Better than 63% of action cameras
7.9

Value for money

Value for money
7.9/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the action camera's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you want to know how much overall quality you get for the price.
Score distribution
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▲ Better than 63% of models
Score components

70%

7.2

Overall score

30%

9.6

Price

▲Better than 63%
6.9

Technical score

Technical score
6.9/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 66% of models
Score components

30%

8.2

Video

22%

5.7

Photo

14%

6.6

Ruggedness & Storage

13%

6.0

Battery

11%

7.0

Connectivity & Audio

10%

6.9

Display & Design

▲Better than 66%
6.6

Reviews score

Reviews score
6.6/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.4 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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▼ Worse than 66% of models

80%

6.9

Average grade

20%

5.7

Popularity

Grades by review (2)
2 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
▼Worse than 66%
8.2

List score

List score
8.2/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (5)
List score: in 5 of 81 lists (6%)
▲Better than 84%
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Where to buy
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Technical Specifications of action camera GoPro LIT HERO

Technical score
Technical score
6.9/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 66% of models
Score components:

30%

8.2

Video

22%

5.7

Photo

14%

6.6

Ruggedness & Storage

13%

6.0

Battery

11%

7.0

Connectivity & Audio

10%

6.9

Display & Design

6.9
Reviews score
6.6
List score
8.2
Value for money
Value for money
7.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the action camera's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you want to know how much overall quality you get for the price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 63% of models
Score components:

70%

7.2

Overall score

30%

9.6

Price

7.9
Video resolution
4K
This action camera records video at 4K, which is higher than that of 30% of action cameras.
Maximum 4K frame rate
60 fps
Market range: <0 fps – >120 fps
This action camera has a maximum 4K frame rate of 60 fps, which is higher than that of 67.5% of action cameras and equal to that of 20.2% of action cameras.
Maximum 1080p frame rate
?
Video bitrate
60 Mbps
Market range: <19 Mbps – >130 Mbps
This action camera has a video bitrate of 60 Mbps, which is higher than that of 38.7% of action cameras and equal to that of 13.1% of action cameras.
Video codecs
?
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Photo resolution
12 MP
Market range: <8 MP – >40 MP
This action camera has a main camera resolution of 12 MP, which is lower than that of 54.8% of action cameras and equal to that of 24.3% of action cameras.
Sensor size
1/2.8"
This action camera has a sensor size of 1/2.8", which is smaller than that of 86.4% of action cameras.
Main camera aperture
f/2.3 f
This action camera has a main camera aperture of f/2.3, which is wider than that of 60.8% of action cameras.
Field of view
165 °
Market range: <128 ° – >360 °
This action camera captures a 165 ° field of view, which is narrower than 55.6% of Action cameras and equal to 0.6% of Action cameras.
Adjustable field of view
yes
This action camera offers an adjustable field of view. This feature is present on 59.7% of action cameras.
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Built-in display
yes
This action camera has a built-in display. 21.9% of Action cameras offer this.
Screen size
1.76 inch
Market range: <0 inch – >2.5 inch
This action camera has a 1.76 inch screen, which is smaller than the screens on 72.9% of action cameras and the same size as the screens on 0.7% of action cameras.
Touchscreen
yes
This action camera includes a touchscreen. This feature is present on 64.6% of action cameras.
Secondary screen
no
This action camera does not have a secondary screen. 26.3% of action cameras have a secondary screen.
Flip-out screen
?
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Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This action camera supports Wi-Fi connectivity. This feature is present on 93.4% of action cameras.
Bluetooth version
?
GPS
no
This action camera does not support GPS. 14.4% of action cameras include GPS functionality.
USB Type-C
yes
This action camera features USB Type-C. This feature is present on 47% of action cameras.
USB version
?
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Battery life
100 min
Market range: <60 min – >162 min
This action camera runs for 100 min per charge, which is longer than the battery life of 50.5% of action cameras and equal to the battery life of 4.3% of action cameras.
Battery power
1,255 mAh
Market range: <700 mAh – >1.9k mAh
This action camera has a battery capacity of 1,255 mAh, which is higher than that of 61% of action cameras and equal to that of 0.5% of action cameras.
Charging time
?
Fast charging
?
Wireless charging
no
This action camera does not support wireless charging. 0.5% of action cameras support wireless charging.
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Waterproof depth
5 m
Market range: <0 m – >11 m
This action camera is waterproof to 5 m, which is deeper than the waterproof depth of 60.1% of action cameras and equal to the waterproof depth of 8.5% of action cameras.
IP rating
?
Maximum operating temperature
35 °C
Market range: <35 °C – >45 °C
This action camera has a maximum operating temperature of 35 °C, which is lower than that of 79.2% of action cameras and equal to that of 20.8% of action cameras.
Minimum operating temperature
10 °C
Market range: <-20 °C – >0 °C
This action camera has a minimum operating temperature of 10 °C, which is higher than that of 96.8% of action cameras and equal to that of 3.2% of action cameras.
External memory slot
yes
This action camera includes an external memory slot. This feature is present on 95.8% of action cameras.
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GoPro LIT HERO vs the average action camera

246810TotalVideoPhotoDisplay & DesignConnectivity & AudioBatteryRuggedness & Storage
  • 30 fps higher 4K frame rate
    This action camera has a higher 4K frame rate than the average action camera (60 fps vs 30 fps). The average action camera reaches 30 fps at 4K.
    60 fps vs 30 fps
  • 5 m deeper waterproof depth
    This action camera has a higher waterproof depth rating than the average action camera (5 m vs 0 m). The average action camera has a waterproof depth rating of 0 m.
    5 m vs 0 m
  • Has HDR mode
    This action camera supports HDR mode, the average action camera does not. 32.6% of action cameras include HDR.
  • Has USB Type-C
    This action camera has a USB Type-C port, the average action camera does not. 47.2% of action cameras use USB-C ports.
  • Replaceable lens cover
    This action camera has a replaceable lens cover, the average action camera does not. 33.3% of action cameras have a replaceable lens cover.
  • 384 GB larger microSD limit
    This action camera has a higher maximum microSD capacity than the average action camera (512 GB vs 128 GB). The average action camera supports microSD cards up to 128 GB.
    512 GB vs 128 GB
  • Has HDMI output
    This action camera supports HDMI output, the average action camera does not. 49.2% of action cameras support video-out features.
  • 6 years newer release date
    This action camera is newer than the average action camera (2025 vs 2019). The average action camera was released in 2019.
    2025 vs 2019
  • 7.9% higher list score
    List score
    8.2/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
    How we count it
    Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
    Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
    Lists with this model (5)
    List score: in 5 of 81 lists (6%)
    8.2 vs 7.6
  • 30 fps higher 4K frame rate
    This action camera has a higher 4K frame rate than the average action camera (60 fps vs 30 fps). The average action camera reaches 30 fps at 4K.
    60 fps vs 30 fps
  • Has HDR mode
    This action camera supports HDR mode, the average action camera does not. 32.6% of action cameras include HDR.
  • 6 years newer release date
    This action camera is newer than the average action camera (2025 vs 2019). The average action camera was released in 2019.
    2025 vs 2019
  • 0.2 f wider main aperture
    This action camera has a lower main camera aperture than the average action camera (2.3 f vs 2.5 f). The average action camera main camera aperture is 2.5 f.
    2.3 f vs 2.5 f
  • Has USB Type-C
    This action camera has a USB Type-C port, the average action camera does not. 47.2% of action cameras use USB-C ports.
  • Has HDMI output
    This action camera supports HDMI output, the average action camera does not. 49.2% of action cameras support video-out features.
  • Supports voice commands
    This action camera supports voice commands, the average action camera does not. 32.8% of action cameras include voice command functionality.
  • 55 mAh more battery capacity
    This action camera has a higher battery capacity than the average action camera (1,255 mAh vs 1,200 mAh). The average action camera has a battery capacity of 1,200 mAh.
    1,255 mAh vs 1,200 mAh
  • 5 m deeper waterproof depth
    This action camera has a higher waterproof depth rating than the average action camera (5 m vs 0 m). The average action camera has a waterproof depth rating of 0 m.
    5 m vs 0 m
  • Replaceable lens cover
    This action camera has a replaceable lens cover, the average action camera does not. 33.3% of action cameras have a replaceable lens cover.
  • 384 GB larger microSD limit
    This action camera has a higher maximum microSD capacity than the average action camera (512 GB vs 128 GB). The average action camera supports microSD cards up to 128 GB.
    512 GB vs 128 GB
  • Lower sensor size
    This action camera has sensor size of 1/2.8", lower than the average action camera (1/2.3").
    1/2.8" vs 1/2.3"
  • 2.5 MP lower main-camera resolution
    This action camera has a lower main action camera resolution than the average action camera (12 MP vs 14.5 MP). The average action camera has a resolution of 14.5 MP.
    12 MP vs 14.5 MP
  • No removable battery
    This action camera does not have a removable battery, while the average action camera does.
  • 5 °C lower max operating temp
    This action camera has a lower maximum operating temperature than the average action camera (35 °C vs 40 °C). The average action camera reaches a maximum operating temperature of 40 °C.
    35 °C vs 40 °C
  • 12% smaller screen size
    This action camera has a lower screen size than the average action camera (1.8 inch vs 2 inch). The average action camera has a screen size of 2 inch.
    1.76 inch vs 2 inch
  • 5 ° narrower field of view
    This action camera has a narrower field of view than the average action camera (165 ° vs 170 °). The average Action camera has a field of view of 170 °.
    165 ° vs 170 °
  • 7.0% lower review score
    Reviews score
    6.6/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.4 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▼ Worse than 66% of models

    80%

    6.9

    Average grade

    20%

    5.7

    Popularity

    Grades by review (2)
    2 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    6.6 vs 7.1
  • 7.0% lower review score
    Reviews score
    6.6/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.4 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▼ Worse than 66% of models

    80%

    6.9

    Average grade

    20%

    5.7

    Popularity

    Grades by review (2)
    2 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    6.6 vs 7.1
  • Lower sensor size
    This action camera has sensor size of 1/2.8", lower than the average action camera (1/2.3").
    1/2.8" vs 1/2.3"
  • 2.5 MP lower main-camera resolution
    This action camera has a lower main action camera resolution than the average action camera (12 MP vs 14.5 MP). The average action camera has a resolution of 14.5 MP.
    12 MP vs 14.5 MP
  • 5 ° narrower field of view
    This action camera has a narrower field of view than the average action camera (165 ° vs 170 °). The average Action camera has a field of view of 170 °.
    165 ° vs 170 °
  • 12% smaller screen size
    This action camera has a lower screen size than the average action camera (1.8 inch vs 2 inch). The average action camera has a screen size of 2 inch.
    1.76 inch vs 2 inch
  • No removable battery
    This action camera does not have a removable battery, while the average action camera does.
  • 5 °C lower max operating temp
    This action camera has a lower maximum operating temperature than the average action camera (35 °C vs 40 °C). The average action camera reaches a maximum operating temperature of 40 °C.
    35 °C vs 40 °C

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

4.0
FlytPath
≈ estimated
05/11/2025
Hands-on review · a few weeks of use
Verdict
GoPro LIT HERO has too many limitations for its price and is worth buying only if it costs much less.
3.0
VlogTech Vibes
≈ estimated
17/10/2025
Cold weather test · a few short clips before it shut down
Verdict
GoPro LIT HERO's battery died after a few short clips in the cold, so it's not recommended for mountain trips.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about GoPro LIT HERO

  • At 93 g it is easy to carry in a pocket.
  • The built-in front light has three brightness settings.
  • 4K video at 60 fps gives smooth motion.
  • The body is waterproof to 5 m.
  • It works with standard GoPro mounts.
  • Storage takes microSD cards up to 512 GB.

What customers don't like about GoPro LIT HERO

  • Battery life is rated at 100 min.
  • It cannot be used below 10 °C.
  • It cannot be used above 35 °C.
  • There is no GPS and no microphone input.

Verdict

At 93 g, the GoPro LIT HERO is easy to carry in a pocket or on a pack. It works with standard GoPro mounts, so it fits bike, gear and body mounts. The built-in front light has three brightness settings, which helps in dark scenes. Footage reaches 4K at 60 fps, and the body is waterproof to 5 m. Clips can be stored on a microSD card of up to 512 GB. The trade-off is battery life. It is rated at 100 min, and it cannot be used below 10 °C, so cold days are a limit. The camera also has no GPS and no microphone input. It suits a buyer who wants a small, light camera for quick clips on the move and does not need long recording or good external sound.

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