The GoPro HERO (2024 model), often commercially identified as HERO 4K, is an ultra-compact action camera designed to offer the brand's essential features in a reduced form factor, weighing only 86 grams. The device is equipped with a 12 MP CMOS sensor capable of recording native video at 4K resolution at 30 fps, 2.7K at 60 fps for a 2x slow-motion effect, and capturing 12 MP still photos. The external structure features a 1.76-inch rear touchscreen display for framing and setting adjustments, along with integrated folding mounting fingers built into the chassis. Unlike the Black series models, this version utilizes a non-removable internal lithium-ion battery with Enduro technology and does not feature on-board HyperSmooth stabilization; instead, footage smoothness is processed during post-production via the Quik mobile or desktop application. Waterproof up to 5 meters deep without the need for external housing, the HERO 4K supports Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity for file transfer and remote control, positioning itself as an entry-level solution focused on portability and operational simplicity.