GoPro · Updated June 2026
GoPro HERO13 Black: price, specs & release date
GoPro HERO13 Black, released 2024-09. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
Source: gopro.com verified ✓ corroborated verify in ledger
The GoPro HERO13 Black is listed at $399 on gopro.com as of 2026-06-27, #8 cheapest of 12 action cameras (median $362); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Bronze Deskmark — 25/100 pay-blind standing, #11 of 15 in class.
Verified Jun 27, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below
- Best for Excellent 5.3K video quality and class-leading HyperSmooth stabilization; New auto-detected HB-series Lens Mods add creative versatility.
- Skip if Low-light footage is noisy/soft; larger-sensor rivals (DJI, Insta360) do better is a dealbreaker.
Is the GoPro HERO13 Black a good buy?
At $399, the GoPro HERO13 Black is #8 cheapest of the 12 action cameras we track, where the median is $362. On the spec sheet, its FOV of 156 ° is above the median of the 13, its weight of 159 g is above the median of the 14, and its waterproof of 10 m is at the median of the 16. By release date, it is among the newer of the 13 we date.
Evidence of Record
Our data- Independent labsmeasured it
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- Physical metricsrecorded
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- Outlets on record1 tested · 1 mention-only
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One independent lab measured this product across 2 physical metrics — battery and thermal. These numbers rest on a single hands-on source so far; 1 other outlet has it on record by mention only.
Review consensus · sourced & dated
What reviewers say about the GoPro HERO13 Black
Both whitelisted testers (Tom's Guide, TechRadar) reviewed the exact HERO13 Black hands-on; only Tom's Guide produced instrumented measurements (battery runtime and overheating time). Both praise excellent 5.3K video and class-leading HyperSmooth stabilization, the versatile auto-detected HB-series Lens Mods, and improved battery/heat management, but flag that it is an iterative upgrade on the same sensor and resolution whose low-light image quality trails larger-sensor DJI and Insta360 rivals.
Based on 2 reviews · 1 lab-tested · 2024-09-16–2024-10-25
Tested by Tom's Guide, TechRadar
Consistently praised
- Excellent 5.3K video quality and class-leading HyperSmooth stabilization · 2 sources
- New auto-detected HB-series Lens Mods add creative versatility · 2 sources
- Improved battery capacity and strong heat/overheating management vs rivals · 2 sources
Commonly flagged
- Low-light footage is noisy/soft; larger-sensor rivals (DJI, Insta360) do better · 2 sources
- Only an iterative upgrade over the Hero 12 Black with the same sensor and resolution · 2 sources
- Battery runtime still trails DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro in like-for-like testing
Where reviewers disagree The two split on the verdict: Tom's Guide calls it a recommendation only 'with caveats' and a 'draw' against DJI/Insta360, while TechRadar names it the action camera 'of choice for serious creatives' and awards it a Best in Class badge.
The sources (2)
Battery runtime (4K/60p, indoors, standardized test): 80 minutes · Overheating time (4K/60p, indoors): 54 minutes
In my standardized 4K/60p indoors action camera battery testing, the GoPro Hero13 Black managed 80 minutes before dying. That's pretty good, and an improvement over previous generations.
GoPro's HyperSmooth is still a whisker ahead of the pack.
with denoising set to high, the camera has had to smooth out a lot of noise, resulting in a blurry image.
the Hero 13 Black is a polished 5.3K shooter, with improved slow-mo recording.
when compared to rival action cams, the Hero 13 Black admirably keeps a lid on overheating.
Image quality of Insta360 rival remains better in low light
Specifications
| Price (US) | $399 US launch MSRP; current street price often $349-$399 |
|---|---|
| Brand | GoPro |
| Released | 2024-09 |
| Max video | 5.3K@60fps |
| Sensor | 1/1.9" |
| Stabilization | HyperSmooth 6.0 |
| Waterproof (m) | 10 |
| Display | 2.27" rear touch LCD + 1.4" front color LCD |
| FOV (°) | 156 |
| Weight (g) | 159 |
Source: gopro.com (verified 2026-06-15) · corroborated by digitalcameraworld.com. GoPro.com HERO13 Black product page + GoPro community spec article (verified 2026-06-15): 1/1.9" sensor, 27.6 MP, 5.3K@60/4K@120/2.7K@240/1080@240fps, HyperSmooth 6.0 stabilization, 10m waterproof (33 ft), 2.27" rear touchscreen + 1.4" front display. Weight corrected to 159g (with mounting fingers + Enduro battery; 125g body-only) per GoPro official 'HERO13 Black Camera Size And Weight' article — prior value 154g was the HERO12 weight. Released Sep 4 2024. FOV: GoPro publishes lens FOV (max ~156° in HyperView/widest 8:7 capture); the 149° figure was the narrower 'Wide' digital lens, so fov_deg set to the widest native value. digitalcameraworld.com review (2024-09-05) confirms $349-$399 retail and core specs.
Is the GoPro HERO13 Black worth it vs cheaper action cameras?
GoPro HERO13 Black against its closest cheaper and pricier action cameras on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 12 ranked
| Product | Price | Max video | Sensor | Stabilization | Waterproof (m) | Display |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GoPro HERO13 Black this | $399 | 5.3K@60fps | 1/1.9" | HyperSmooth 6.0 | 10 | 2.27" rear touch LCD + 1.4" front color LCD |
| Insta360 Ace Pro 2 | $370 | 8K@30fps | 1/1.3" | FlowState Stabilization | 12 | 2.5" flip touchscreen (rear) |
| DJI Osmo Action 6 | $436 | 8K@30fps | 1/1.1" | RockSteady 3.0+ / HorizonSteady | 20 | — |
Frequently asked questions
What do reviewers say about the GoPro HERO13 Black?
Both whitelisted testers (Tom's Guide, TechRadar) reviewed the exact HERO13 Black hands-on; only Tom's Guide produced instrumented measurements (battery runtime and overheating time). Both praise excellent 5.3K video and class-leading HyperSmooth stabilization, the versatile auto-detected HB-series Lens Mods, and improved battery/heat management, but flag that it is an iterative upgrade on the same sensor and resolution whose low-light image quality trails larger-sensor DJI and Insta360 rivals. Praised: Excellent 5.3K video quality and class-leading HyperSmooth stabilization; New auto-detected HB-series Lens Mods add creative versatility; Improved battery capacity and strong heat/overheating management vs rivals. Flagged: Low-light footage is noisy/soft; larger-sensor rivals (DJI, Insta360) do better; Only an iterative upgrade over the Hero 12 Black with the same sensor and resolution; Battery runtime still trails DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro in like-for-like testing. (From 2 tester reviews, 1 lab-tested.)
How much does the GoPro HERO13 Black cost?
The GoPro HERO13 Black has a US price of $399 (US launch MSRP; current street price often $349-$399), as of 2026-06-15.
How does the GoPro HERO13 Black compare on price?
At $399, the GoPro HERO13 Black is #8 cheapest of the 12 action cameras we track, where the median is $362.
When was the GoPro HERO13 Black released?
The GoPro HERO13 Black was released 2024-09.
What are the GoPro HERO13 Black's key specs?
GoPro HERO13 Black (GoPro): max video 5.3K@60fps, sensor 1/1.9", stabilization HyperSmooth 6.0, waterproof m 10, display 2.27" rear touch LCD + 1.4" front color LCD. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-15.
Price of record: $399 at gopro.com, 2026-06-27. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:
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- Insta360 Ace Pro 2 $370
- Insta360 GO 3S $353.99
- GoPro HERO12 Black $349
- DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro $319
- Akaso Brave 8 $249
- DJI Osmo Action 4 $239
Step up
- DJI Osmo Action 6 $436
- Insta360 Ace Pro $466
- Insta360 X4 $499
- Insta360 X5 $549.99
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