GoPro Hero13 Black
Exact average 82.8 · 5 printed, 8 estimated · printed scores only: 83
Image: GoPro13 professional reviewers tested the GoPro Hero13 Black, and 11 recommend it. Most praised: battery life and picture quality. Most common complaint: price.
Reviewed by SlashGear, AppleInsider, Engadget and 10 more
The catch: Low light is weak, and lens mods and accessories cost extra.
8 of these 13 outlets print no score. We estimated theirs from the review text, then adjusted the estimates against the ratings outlets actually print (ours ran slightly low). An estimate is never higher than 92.
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What 13 critics said
Highest score first · all converted to 0–100- 90SlashGear
Recommended despite feeling conflicted: the lens-mod ecosystem, magnetic mount and log profile impress.
Read SlashGear review - 90AppleInsider
A meaningful year-over-year improvement built around swappable lenses, magnetic mounts and better battery life.
Read AppleInsider review - 85Engadget
Top pick for most people in a tested roundup, led by class-best stabilisation and image quality plus the new modular lenses.
Read Engadget review - 80PCMag Middle East
A modest but thoughtful upgrade with excellent stabilisation and new lenses.
Read PCMag Middle East review - 70WIRED
Interchangeable lenses and magnetic mounting are great additions, but the sensor and processor are unchanged.
Read WIRED review - 89est.TechRadar
A polished flagship action camera whose improved battery, magnetic mounting and auto-detected lens mods make it the pick for serious creators.
Read TechRadar review - 85est.The Independent
Picked as best action camera overall in a tested roundup, praised for stabilisation, image quality and durability.
Read The Independent review - 85est.DC Rainmaker
The GoPro Hero 13 Black introduces several innovative features, such as smart lens attachments and improved thermal management, making it a significant upgrade.
Read DC Rainmaker review - 83est.Digital Camera World
A strong action camera whose real appeal is the new auto-detecting lens system, though the core hardware barely changed from the Hero12.
Read Digital Camera World review - 83est.Expert Reviews
Reviewer still considers it the best action camera, narrowly, thanks to strong daytime footage and stabilisation.
Read Expert Reviews review - 83est.ZDNET
A good action camera with enjoyable modular lenses and sharp daylight footage.
Read ZDNET review - 83est.T3
A fantastic and creatively inspiring action camera, mainly thanks to its lens mods and burst slow-mo.
Read T3 review - 71est.Cycling Weekly
A modest upgrade with excellent video, HDR and useful lens mods.
Read Cycling Weekly review
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Common questions
Is the GoPro Hero13 Black worth it?
Most critics think so: 11 of 13 recommend it. Low light is weak, and lens mods and accessories cost extra.
Do critics agree about the GoPro Hero13 Black?
Broad agreement: scores range from 70 (WIRED) to 90 (SlashGear), a spread of 20 points across 13 reviews. Most reviewers land fairly close together.
What do critics dislike about the GoPro Hero13 Black?
Price (8 of 13 reviews), Battery life (4 of 13 reviews).
What is the best alternative to the GoPro Hero13 Black?
The DJI Osmo Pocket 4 (critic score 90), top pick, narrowly.