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GoPro HERO13 Black
GoPro · Released September 1, 2024

HERO13 Black

GoPro's Hero13 Black is a refined action camera with new lens mods and better battery life.

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8.3/10What the pros sayExcellentExpert consensus · Verified Oct 8, 2026See score breakdown ↓
Buying call

Buy the Hero13 Black if you want a proven action camera with the biggest accessory range: reviewers praised its excellent 5.3K video and photos, interchangeable lens mods, better battery life and heat management, returning GPS, a 400fps burst mode and a useful front screen. Skip it for low light, where quality is poor. The sensor is unchanged from the Hero12, and many new features cost extra.

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Key specs
Sensor
27.6 MP
Sensor size
1/1.9-inch
Video
5.3K60 / 4K120
Weight
157 g (Hero13 Black with Enduro Battery)
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Buying decision

Should you buy it?

Buy the Hero13 Black if you want a proven action camera with the biggest accessory range: reviewers praised its excellent 5.3K video and photos, interchangeable lens mods, better battery life and heat management, returning GPS, a 400fps burst mode and a useful front screen. Skip it for low light, where quality is poor. The sensor is unchanged from the Hero12, and many new features cost extra.

Best for

Action sports fans who want accessories and lens options.

Not for

Low-light shooters and Hero12 owners.

Main strengthExcellent 5.3K video
Main weaknessPoor low-light performance
Reasons to buy
Excellent 5.3K video
Interchangeable lens mods
Better battery life
GPS is back
Reasons to avoid
Poor low-light performance
Same sensor as Hero12
New features cost extra
Measured view8.3/10What the pros say · verified oct 8, 2026.
ScoreVerified Oct 8, 2026
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Full specifications

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Max Video Resolution
5.3K60 / 4K120
Weight
157 g (Hero13 Black with Enduro Battery)
Release Year
2024
Release Date
2024-09-01
Megapixels
27.6 MP
Sensor Size
1/1.9-inch
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