GoPro HERO13 Black

GoPro HERO13 Black keeps top-tier HyperSmooth and adds HB-Series lenses, but remains a modest step up from HERO12.

Best For

Creators needing HB lens mods

Value

Mixed

Biggest Strength

Superb HyperSmooth stabilization

Biggest Weakness

Incremental over HERO12

Community Vote

N/A

would recommend

Key Takeaways

HERO13 Black keeps 5.3K60 video and HyperSmooth 6.0, then adds HB-Series auto-detect lenses HERO12 cannot use.

Magnetic Latch Mount and GPS return are the other main hardware changes versus HERO12.

Still flag weak low-light video and say DJI rivals often beat it on battery and displays.

HERO12 owners only gain much if they want the HB lens ecosystem.

New 1900mAh Enduro cell and connector improve runtime slightly.

Quick Facts

Brand

GoPro

Release Date

Sep 10, 2024

Price Range

$486 to $649 AUD

Pros & Cons

Pros

Superb HyperSmooth stabilization

HB-Series auto-detect lens mods

5.3K60 and high frame rates

Magnetic latch mounting option

Waterproof rugged chassis

Improved Enduro battery runtime

Cons

Incremental over HERO12

Lenses and mounts add cost

Weak low-light video

Battery lags DJI rivals

Small rear screen in bright sun

Pricey versus new competition

What Owners Say

The Good

Easy to set up and simple for less tech-savvy users

Excellent video quality with vivid colour and stable footage

Compact waterproof companion for travel and activities

The Bad

Memory card not included; buy separately to start filming

Heavy users may still want spare batteries for long days

Detailed Summary

Sensor	1/1.9-inch CMOS
Photo resolution	27 MP
Video resolution	5.3K60, 4K120, 2.7K240, 1080p240
Max frame rate	400 fps
Field of view	156° in Full 8:7; Ultra Wide Mod up to 177°
Stabilization	HyperSmooth 6.0 with AutoBoost and Horizon Lock
Waterproof rating	10 m / 33 ft without housing
Weight	154 g
Battery runtime	90+ min
Screen	Rear 2.27-inch touch LCD; front 1.4-inch color LCD
Dimensions	71.8 x 50.8 x 33.6 mm
Connectivity	Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth, GPS, USB-C
Storage	microSD up to 1TB (V30/UHS-3 recommended)