GoPro Hero 13 Black

Waterproof action camera, shoots 5.3K with swappable HB-Series lens mods. Summarised automatically from public product information.

Creators cited with it: 5; From 8 reports.
Released: 2024; First cited here by Potato Jet, September 2024. Last reported 5 months ago.
Reviewers: Praised for build & handling and video; Pushback on image quality. From 3 reviews. What they said

$429.00

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“Now, if you hold the Hero 13 Black up to the Mission 1 Pro, they look pretty similar.”
Gemini ConnectJune 2026Watch the video at 1:01
“I ran some tests with both of the cameras using the Enduro 2 battery to see how that would improve the battery life. However, the battery life on the Hero 13 wasn't improved very much.”
JORDAN HETRICKMay 2026Watch the video at 4:20

3 more creators cited with it, listed below.

What reviewers say

Based on 3 reviews (2 press, 1 video), newest September 2024

What press and YouTube reviews of the GoPro Hero 13 Black judged, by what buyers compare. Open any line for the quotes behind it.

Where it shines

Build & handling
Video
Battery life

Where reviewers push back

Image quality
Value

Image qualityMostly negative: Leans negative.Good dynamic range, but low-light quality trails DJI and other rivals.2 reviews›
Praise (1)
- “The camera also has an impressive dynamic range.”
  PressDigital Camera World, Gareth · September 2024Read the review
Complaints (2)
- “DJI 's Osmo Action 4 has better low-light performance than GoPro's”
  PressTechRadar, Tim · September 2024Read the review
- “the Hero13 Black still falls behind the competition for low-light quality.”
  PressDigital Camera World, Gareth · September 2024Read the review
VideoMostly positive: Leans positive.Excellent 5.3K daylight video with strong HDR, but low-light footage lags phones.2 reviews›
Praise (3)
- “Excellent-quality 5.3K video”
  PressTechRadar, Tim · September 2024Read the review
- “New HDR with HLG profile packs plenty of detail in shadows and highlights”
  PressTechRadar, Tim · September 2024Read the review
- “In good light, the Hero13 video is excellent, especially in 5.3K where details are crystal clear.”
  PressDigital Camera World, Gareth · September 2024Read the review
Complaints (1)
- “footage just isn't as clean as those other cameras, or in fact, most phone cameras with their AI-magic night modes.”
  PressDigital Camera World, Gareth · September 2024Read the review
AutofocusNot covered by enough reviews
StabilisationNot covered by enough reviews
Battery lifeMostly positive: Leans positive.Battery life improved notably, though some still find it anxiety-inducing without fast charging.3 reviews›
Praise (4)
- “Improved battery life and heat dissipation”
  PressTechRadar, Tim · September 2024Read the review
- “For a camera of this kind, battery performance is decent.”
  PressTechRadar, Tim · September 2024Read the review
- “on the hero 13 I was seeing significantly better battery performance”
  VideoDavid Manning · September 2024Watch at 11:27
- “2 and 1/2 hours of battery life in a camera like that that is an extraordinary feat”
  VideoDavid Manning · September 2024Watch at 11:08
Complaints (2)
- “The Hero13 does still give me battery anxiety.”
  PressDigital Camera World, Gareth · September 2024Read the review
- “I'm bummed we didn't get fast charging”
  VideoDavid Manning · September 2024Watch at 12:12
Build & handlingRated highly: Reviewers rate it highly.Rugged, scuff-resistant body with an intuitive UI and secure magnetic mount.3 reviews›
Praise (5)
- “the Hero 13 Black is a rugged camera.”
  PressTechRadar, Tim · September 2024Read the review
- “had only suffered scuffs on its exterior”
  PressTechRadar, Tim · September 2024Read the review
- “GoPro's UI is fairly intuitive to use, its gestures are very phone-like”
  PressDigital Camera World, Gareth · September 2024Read the review
- “I will say like they did a very good job on the magnetic Mount”
  VideoDavid Manning · September 2024Watch at 13:11
- “this is very secure”
  VideoDavid Manning · September 2024Watch
ValueMostly negative: Leans negative.Good base price, but accessories and lens mods add significant extra cost.2 reviews›
Praise (1)
- “This is still a great price for a powerful camera”
  PressDigital Camera World, Gareth · September 2024Read the review
Complaints (3)
- “Additional cost of Lens Mods adds up”
  PressTechRadar, Tim · September 2024Read the review
- “if you want to take advantage of everything the Hero13 is capable of then you'll find you'll need a much bigger budget.”
  PressDigital Camera World, Gareth · September 2024Read the review
- “Almost everything new costs extra”
  PressDigital Camera World, Gareth · September 2024Read the review