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Our editorial af rating is 88/100. Compare the source information and relevant alternatives; this is an assessment, not a measured workload result.
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GoPro · Cameras
GoPro HERO13 Black
5.3K 60p · HB-Series mods · GP-Log
89/100 editorialManufacturer source →
US launch / reference price: $399 · Released 2024-09-10
Editorial overview
GoPro's HERO13 Black — HB-Series modular lens system (macro, UW, anamorphic, ND), GP-Log video, 5.3K 60p with HyperSmooth 6.0. The first action cam that's genuinely creative. Shipped September 10, 2024 at $399.
This is a sourced product profile with editorial judgments. Specdex has not tested this device in an in-house lab.
Reasons to consider it
- HB-Series modular lens system (macro, UW, anamorphic, ND)
- GP-Log video support added in HERO13
- 5.3K 60p with HyperSmooth 6.0
Tradeoffs to check
- Premium app subscription gates features
- Lens swaps require careful seating
- Subjective look unchanged from HERO12
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Specifications
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Camera & video
- Sensor
- 1/1.9″ CMOS, 27 MP
- Lens
- HB-Series swappable mount
- Burst
- 30 fps photo
- Video
- 5.3K 60p · 4K 120p · 2.7K 240p
Battery & charging
- Battery
- Enduro 1900 mAh (~1.5 h at 5.3K60)
Storage
- Storage
- microSD UHS-I U3
Build & design
- Weight
- 154 g
Other
- Log
- GP-Log
- Water resistance
- 10 m
Prices & availability
US launch / reference: $399. This is not a current retailer offer.
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Sources & confidence
Manufacturer source: gopro.com ↗
Catalog source check recorded 2026-05-11. A reference link is not proof that every field has been independently checked. Consult the linked source for model, region and test conditions.
Editorial scores use rubric editorial-2026-09; they are not manufacturer ratings or measured benchmark results. Missing information is not scored as zero.
