Do GoPros Have Screens?

Wondering whether GoPro cameras have screens? Early models didn’t, but newer models do. These are the GoPro models that do have built-in screens.

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Early models of GoPros didn’t include a screen.

At least, they didn’t have the type of back screen that you can use for live preview and operating the menu system. Several early models did include a small monochrome screen on the front that was just a status screen. And with some earlier models, you could add a screen as an optional accessory.

But since the HERO4 Silver, most (but not all) GoPro models have included a built-in back screen. The screen can be used for live preview when shooting, playing back photos and videos, and as a touchscreen for interacting with the camera’s menu system.

These are the specific models that have a built-in screen on the back:

  • HERO10 Black
  • HERO9 Black
  • HERO8 Black
  • HERO7 Black
  • HERO7 Silver
  • HERO7 White
  • HERO6 Black
  • HERO5 Black
  • HERO (2018)
  • HERO+ LCD
  • HERO4 Silver

And some of the newest models have improved the front screen to be a full-color live preview screen. It’s still much smaller than the screen on the back, and it’s not a touchscreen, but it has been a significant upgrade and is especially useful for vlogging or selfies.

These are the GoPro models with a full-color front screen:

  • HERO10 Black
  • HERO9 Black
  • Max

New Model: GoPro HERO12 Black

Released in September 2023, the HERO12 Black is GoPro's newest model.

GoPro HERO12 Black
  • 5.3K60 / 4K120 / 2.7K240 Video
  • 27MP Photos
  • Waterproof to 33ft/10m
  • HyperSmooth 6.0 Stabilization
  • Shoot 5.3K60 & 4K120 video at up to 120Mbps bitrate
  • HDR video up to 5.3K30
  • Horizon Lock keeps level even during movement
  • Take 27MP photos (5568 x 4872 pixels)
  • 1/1.9" CMOS sensor
  • Waterproof to 33ft / 10m, so you can take it swimming, paddling, surfing, or snorkeling without a separate housing
  • Built-in mount point
  • HyperSmooth 6.0 In-camera Video Stabilization creates smooth video without a gimbal
  • Shoot up to 8x slow motion
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