GoPro Hero 13 Black

New features of the GoPro Hero 13 Black

• Autodection of lens mods Lens mods are now automatically detected and the camera will adjust it's settings accordingly. This new feature makes swapping lens mods quick and straight forward.
• New lens mods available Several new lens mods were released at the same time: the Macro lens mod for close-ups, the Ultra Wide lens mod, the Smart motion blur ND les mod and the Anamorphic lens mod for a cinematic 21:9 aspect ratio and les flares.
• Magnetic mounting The Hero 13 introduces magnetic mounting making changing mounts very quick and easy. Simply clip and unclip instead of screwing and unscrewing every time!
• 400fps Slomo The new super slomo burst functionality gives you up to 15 seconds of 120fps at 5.3K or all the way up to 400fps slow-mo at 720p.

Reasons to buy the GoPro Hero 13 Black

• Proven quality & versatile GoPro is the leading action camera brand and is known for it's high quality, rugged and capable cameras. The Hero 13 delivers great quality footage and is the most versatile camera you can buy right now.
• Amazing image stabilization Hypersmooth 6.0 provides incredibly efficient image stabilization and will smooth out even the bumpiest of rides, making the Hero 13 a great pick for capturing mountain-bike-mtb for example.
• Integrated GPS The GoPro Hero 12 Black did not offer integrated GPS, but the feature is back with the Hero 13, allowing for overlaying statistics like speed on your footage without having to sync the camera with your smartphone.
• Many accessories Buying a GoPro action camera gives you access to a wide range of quality accessories, but also, thanks to the universal mount, you can buy many third party accessories to make the best of you camera.

Reasons to avoid the GoPro Hero 13 Black

• Only an incremental update If you are already the owner of a GoPro Hero 12 Black or GoPro Hero 11 Black, you might want to avoid upgrading to the Hero 13. Indeed, the sensor technology, pixel count and image stabilization are the same. However, if you own a GoPro Hero 10 Black or earlier, you should enjoy the upgrade.
• Not the best low light performance The Hero 13's ageing sensor means it is no longer the best at capturing low light footage. If filming in the dark is a must for you, you should consider the DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro.

Better alternatives to the GoPro Hero 13 Black

The Hero 13 is an excellent action camera but some competitors do better at certain jobs. Here are some suggestions.

Best alternative☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★DJI Osmo Action 5 ProDJI's flagship action camera: 4K120fps video and SuperNight mode8K action camera☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★Insta360 Ace Pro 2Insta360's latest flagship action camera: 8K video and a flipscreen360 video☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★Insta360 X4Insta360's flaghship 360 camera: 8K30fps video and great battery lifeSmaller & lighter☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★Insta360 Go 3SInsta360's latest wearable camera: 4K video in a tiny package

Cheaper alternatives to the GoPro Hero 13 Black

The Hero 13 is a premium action camera and quite expensive. Here are some cheaper alternatives to the Hero 13.

DJI's second best☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★DJI Osmo Action 4DJI's 2023 premium action camera: 4K120fps video8K on a budget☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★Insta360 Ace ProInsta360's 2023 action camera: 8K video and a flipscreenAn older model☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★GoPro Hero 11 BlackGoPro's 2022 camera: 5.3K video, improved stabilizationBudget action camera☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★Akaso Brave 8 LiteAkaso's 2024 budget action camera: 4K HDR video

If you are looking for even cheaper action cameras, you should read our dedicated guide: Best budget action camera.

Other GoPro action cameras

GoPro has a wide range of action cameras you should consider. Here are a few of their products.

2023 model☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★GoPro Hero 12 BlackGoPro's 2023 camera: 5.3K video, HDR video, great stabilization2022 model☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★GoPro Hero 11 BlackGoPro's 2022 camera: 5.3K video, improved stabilizationGoPro's budget camera☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★GoPro Hero (2024)GoPro's 2024 budget action camera: 4K video, slomo & photosGoPro's 360 camera☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★GoPro MaxGoPro's 2019 360 camera: 5.7K video

GoPro Hero 13 Black specifications