Upgrade Guide
GoPro HERO→GoPro LIT HERO
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Situational
One clear hardware improvement over the HERO. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.
What's new in the LIT HERO
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Generation1 year newer (2025 vs 2024)
Unchanged or similar
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ResolutionSimilar (12MP)
Full spec comparison
| Spec | HERO | LIT HERO | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £199 | £219 | |
| Released | 2024 | 2025 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 1/2.8" CMOS | 1/2.8" CMOS | |
| Resolution | 12MP | 12MP | |
| Video | 4K 30fps, 2.7K 60fps | 4K 60fps | |
| Stabilisation | HyperSmooth (applied in the Quik app) | Applied in post (Quik app) | |
| Weight | 86g | 93g | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | |
| Mount | Fixed lens (15 mm-eq f/2.3) | Fixed lens (15 mm-eq f/2.3) | |
| Memory Cards | 1× microSD (A2 V30) | 1× microSD (A2 V30) |
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