GoPro Hero 13 Black Review // A Sports Tech Reviewer’s Dream Camera?

[@nick22954]

thanks for the video. NOT gonna upgrade my gopro9 for gopro13. now waiting for osmo action5 reviews

[@exploreworld07]

Same here. Gopro 9 still better than upgrading for stupid features.

[@dimasuracalvinjake683]

Hi there. I'm planning to buy Hero 9 second hand. Would you say it's worth it in 2024? I plan to use it for POV and B shots for a Motovlogging channel😊

[@exploreworld07]

@@dimasuracalvinjake683 Gopro 9 is still better. I am using it. Don't upgrade. Gopro 9 feature are awesome. I don't think so you will use all of them. For moto vlogging GP9 is best.

[@Stayhard61]

@@exploreworld07What micro do you use for motovlogging?

[@goggutube]

Hero 9 huh. Dang, I bought the Hero 8 Black. POS. Overheated at snap of fingers in 15 minutes. Actually had live record view, then took most of it away, except at 1080p30 or lower, just a couple months after purchase. Difficulty connecting to phone app. Sudden powering down that required removing, re-inserting battery. Maybe if I had the 9, I wouldn't be bitching as much, lol. Anyhoo, sold it and got an Action 4, much better.

[@rcuadro]

Os it just me or is everyone following Apple in the minor updates year over year, making previous accessories useless, and charging out the ass for accessories?

[@KANTARusz]

He literally says in this video that most accessories going back to the GoPro 9 still fit.

[@rcuadro]

@@KANTARusz Except the batteries and the lenses. The rest you are right since it retained the same form factor

[@GoPro]

Stoked you're finding the updates + new accessories worth it 😎 Excited to see you put them to the test!

[@BrianRouse]

I’m pretty happy with my DJI Action 4. Thanks for the review!

[@sfiron]

Dive case for macro? Macro is really a feature I’m looking for underwater. The ability to switch macro on and off would have been the best option…

[@Tarkov.]

Wow $25 for the magnet mount is highway robbery. I guess at least we can expect to see $5 aftermarket ones really fast.

[@choanlpoto]

I already bought one from AliExpress for my hero 9. GoPro is far behind everyone

[@TravellerChris]

The Insta360 AcePro secure magnet mount costs around $35 (but it is slightly more flexible.)

[@jhoff80]

$80 for the magnetic battery door and cable seems even more ridiculous to me.

[@BryanMiraflor]

they're losing money so charging high for basic accessories is their only way to keep themselves from bankruptcy

[@YoyoEnglish-oq9we]

I will say its finally the gopro we should have had 2 years ago.

[@DonGivani]

Based on what ? Speak for yourself, I'm not sold yet

[@YoyoEnglish-oq9we]

@@DonGivani the specs

@@YoyoEnglish-oq9we which spec did you need 2 years ago? just wondering

[@YoyoEnglish-oq9we]

Everything the 13 does, we needed it 2 years ago. DJI and Insta360 do everything gopro can currently do, minus lens options.

@@YoyoEnglish-oq9we no specific spec? I want to know what was necessary 2 years ago that is released with GoPro 13. I've been using lenses with gopro 10 for years. It was available for all others even before GoPro..

[@HawkeyeRides]

Thanks for the insight and man you got over 22 mph on that bike, I ride between 15-20 mph for around 7 miles. Awesome Job

[@samalmansoorii]

would be interesting to see a full vid of testing, like a vlog or so. keep up the good work man

[@stevepedersen45]

Great vid! Very informative! I’ll be purchasing a Hero 12 with all the lenses soon and definitely refer back to this for help. Thanks.

[@ian-mucarruthers441]

Thanks for the quick review I love the strong tribal opinions in the comments. I have a hero10 and really enjoy using it. Dont know if its 'better' or 'worse' than any other action cam. But if the point of using a camera is being creative then the person using it is the most important thing. I still use paper and pencil and they are way old tech.

[@goggutube]

A very well done, detailed review for sure. Probably like most, well informed me that GoPro 13 is a GoNo 13. Maybe it works for first time buyers, but not really for anyone looking to upgrade, agreeing with one commentor, since the 9.

[@marc70.3]

One month later…billed as ‘A Sports Tech Reviewer’s Dream Camera?’. Please do a follow-up. My take is that nothing matches GoPro for daylight action. But with action often starting in the early morning, have you been able to use this one camera for all-day footage? How are you using the different lenses? Are you carrying the lenses with you? Does it effect the user experience? I’m a long-time GoPro fan, and I’m hoping to hear that HB lenses and the new mount are working for you. But I’d really like your unfiltered thoughts. Thanks Des!

[@donstefano2988]

Thanks for a great review, actually very informative . I have a 10 now and will definitely wait until GP 14 is out

[@DjordjeBeticc]

I think DJI still better

[@MPOrienteering]

As a orienteering runner I want to record my runs that can extend over 1.5hour, so the bigger battery is a plus. And also with that mag.latch swapping a battery can be easier, I think.

[@gabrieltrocoli6653]

You will need more batteries anyway, and this latch we already have with thirth parties

[@MPOrienteering]

@@gabrieltrocoli6653 So, you think going with Hero11 would be a cheaper option, right?

[@gabrieltrocoli6653]

@@MPOrienteering 100%!

[@TaleemiKhabrain]

I was fully expecting the sensor update for low light performance which was very important, but it doesn't happened. The sensor of my action 4 is best for lowlight performance. I don't think GoPro 12 or dji action 4 users will upgrade to 13, there's no meaningful update. Disappointed

[@DTUFINOPhotography]

Definitely keeping my Ace Pro....

[@MizhPai]

honestly after seeing the new GoPro 13 i think i made the right choice to get Ace Pro as well!

[@drunkenbass6128]

Newest Osmo action 5 or go pro hero 13? I've been using a 600D for years but tech is getting better & this canon isn't going to cut it much longer, especially with low light haha. I whip out the camera for all sorts of scenes. Promo videos & photos, social media for businesses, at the beach, on vacation, family photos, landscapes, lots of low light scenes, close ups, etc. I pretty much use a camera for everything lol. However, I'm currently looking at the two for photo & video captures for social media. Not a personal social media yet. For now, freelance for many businesses. The current is bars & restaurants. Photo shoots of cocktails, videos of such being made, photoshoots of food & events etc. I like that the go pro has the option for nd filters. I don't see that with the dji. The nd filters will definitely help, especially in the future with underwater footage/photos. I need something with good versatility & great potential for many scenes/settings along with the future to come. Great low light results are important. Reliability -something that won't freeze up and cause issues mid shoot. A camera that will do the job for years to come. I don't want to have to upgrade after a year or two. Reasonable battery life during photoshoots or filming is obvious. Something with RAW photo capability is super important. High fps for slow motion preferred. Wireless file transfer is a plus but not necessary. I do like how the go pro has more accessories from the looks of it. I don't see that you can mount a light to the dji however the dji has the capability to communicate with the dji wireless mic. Not sure what the go pro offers for communication. From the looks of the comments, most do not recommended the go pro haha. To me it seems as if the go pro has better potential, more accessories and a bigger community behind it for an action cam usually meaning better service and maybe a better warranty. Their site gives more info vs dji & the dji has less accessories & versatility. However if the gopro lags all the time and the battery sucks is it really worth it?

[@vigneshsrao]

2:26 can the new magnetic mount be used for older GoPros ? I can see there is a difference in the bottom mount to make the magnets click, so does gopro give option to replace the existing mounts so as to accommodate new magnetic mounts on older GoPros?

[@jorge10928]

Nope

[@Dj0rdje1]

What about low light performance and battery overheating ? I won't splash money just for possibility to mount couple of extra lenses, which I need to buy separately anyway. Not a good deal at all so far.

[@Arturito2017]

I love the new slow mo bursts

[@CAMTechChris]

GoPro still makes cameras?

[@FierceFight]

No.

[@DesertEagles1]

no this is from 20 years ago

[@WeAero]

Don't know where GoPro is heading.. only upgrading the sensor would have made it a game changer. This is just a GoPro 11 with some software tweaks and the mounts. 🥴

[@BryanMiraflor]

they're heading towards the poor house

[@Alwaysbeclosing1774]

Don’t buy it if you don’t like it. People are so triggered. iPhone Samsung phones go pro djjjjji. Every car manufacturer do very minor changes yearly. Stop buying the newest product from these companies every year. Gee I don’t know try fighting inflation. Stop giving these companies money like a good sheep every year and then cry about it

[@WilliamBryanTucker]

I have a couple 11's and use them for KZbin vids on my tiny channel...they're working well for me - other than shutting off from heat at anything over about 80 degrees! Great to see some innovation in lenses - it's in the "it'd be nice to have" category, but I'll wait. Good video! Very informative, thanks!

[@DesFit]

Thanks so much! Keep on creating!

[@alanboyle9182]

Hahahaha. Thats not an update. Thats new lenses.

[@FierceFight]

😂😅😊

[@SantoshRana-m5o]

Spot on...

[@sebspi]

Thanks for your video ! I love the shit from behind your bike, seeing the derailleur... What do you use to fix the GoPro here ?

[@MonSport06]

Great job Des 👍👍

[@DesFit]

Thanks!

[@NickCarroll]

My GoPro 9 has a Narrow field of view option that unfortunately this GoPro 13 does not. It just seems like they're focused on going wider and wider, ignoring us who prefer more narrow field of views.

[@Cervin_Suisse]

Very interesting & instructive video, thank you Sir. The concept of having swappable lenses on a camera could come with great advantages for some but with annoying drawbacks as well. In this case the sensor is never exposed during lens swaps, however I foresee keeping foreign particles(possibly bigger & more damaging than dust) a sizeable issue. By definition action cams are used in optics unfriendly environments I'm curious to see the feedback from demanding users. Keep up the good work.

[@hotel1257]

Great review des👍Did you find gopro 13 with max lens mod is taller than gopro 12 with max lens mod 2.0? Or it just same field of view?

[@lars_atx]

I've been running my GoPro battery-less for years. Battery door w/ cutout and external pack. This greatly helps keep it cooler. Will the magnetic mount and charging door work on the previous models, 12, 11, etc?

[@Darth_yoyo]

Well a good time to buy more Hero 12's

[@brandoncheung728]

What's the largest FOV without ultra wide lens mod? Is it wider than the Hero 12? Would you say the largest FOV on the Hero 13 is enough or would I need the ultra wide lens mod?

[@Marvin-re6xy]

...it is about creating artificial obsolescence.

[@zkiel5158]

Does it still overheat? Can it record unbtil the battery drains and withoutt any interruptions and system issue that crash and stop recording. The issues of go pro that we all want to be fix.

[@TimothyKincaid]

Awesome review as always Des. OffTopic question though, are you rocking the 47 or 51mm Fenix in those macro shots?

[@DesFit]

47 AMOLED - thanks!

[@TimothyKincaid]

@@DesFit Thanks! The new 47s seem larger than my Epix2 47. Must be an optical illusion due to the screen increase.

[@desiandre2934]

Is it worth updating from a occasionally used Hero 7 Black?

[@lidarman2]

I'm sure we passed each other on the trails. You have a lot of footage of North Boulder, Trails to NIwot and around the Reservoir.

[@DesFit]

Colorado represent! 🙌

[@user-hv6kt4ro8r]

Hello for a beginner first time using go pro is this worth buying for a pov video content creator

[@mevszach]

Sick review! 🌟Super detailed and extremely helpful. Thx!

[@DesFit]

Thanks!

[@choanlpoto]

GoPro is stuck in a rut. Need to start back from a blank canva.

[@User57655]

They are unlikely to get out of that now, they recently did a layoff and have committed to cost cutting. There’s such a low chance they will invest in ‘innovation’

[@choanlpoto]

@@User57655 yup and last innovation almost bankrupt them 😅

[@pedrocorreaphotography]

I have been debating changing to DJI action camera and the x360, with the new battery for the 13, I would not be able to use all the batteries i previously have. The smart nd filters sound good and the anamorphic lens but i think i will wait for osmo action 5 and see if i want to invest on 13 or swap to dji.

[@Cervin_Suisse]

A built in ND filter would have been a real breakthrough setting them ahead of the pack

[@mtbboy1993]

Is it possible to get no to minimal distortion? Does the linear mode work well?

[@NCOUTDOORS1960]

So as a new gopro user I have gathered some info. Same frame as 10/11/12. Only difference is basically an additional cost of lenses at what? 400$?!? And a magnetic mount? I will keep my 10 and I guess wait until Hero 16 comes out at this rate 🤦‍♂️

[@mannymrtz4940]

Would this be good to record sons' high school baseball games? Colleges need videos to upload on his profile. So i would be recording by homeplate on fence line behind back stop. Son plays short stop. Not sure if i can zoom in a lil on his position? What would you recommend for this type of recording?

[@DesFit]

For needing to zoom in, action cameras aren’t super ideal

[@mannymrtz4940]

@DesFit Darn maybe just better to use my phone, or do you have recommendations?

[@DesFit]

A phone camera with a dedicated zoom lens may be your best bet unless you want to get a dedicated camera like a Sony ZV

[@nikodroid21]

I'm sticking with Insta360 and DJI

[@lauismutube]

No one cares

[@nikodroid21]

@@lauismutube you obviously do.

[@TheIceboy13]

May I ask how and where did you get the update file from? I got mine early but cannot use it without updating the “Quik” app

[@SnaxNoCo]

The USB door looks great. I wonder if it works on the Hero 10?

[@DesFit]

Looks compatible back to the 9 gopro.com/en/us/shop/mounts-accessories/magnetic-door-power-cable/ADCON-001.html?srsltid=AfmBOoo4VT4-dYctSFA57O1CNXadpGrVvSc_vazgljt8sSL2VBdCSVqC

[@crjcostomo]

Thank you for the camera. I already have a GoPro 12 Black, so maybe I'll keep it.

[@exploreworld07]

I have 9, I'll keep it.

[@FierceFight]

​@exploreworld07 I'm too👍

[@TmPGEO923423421]

Great review. Very practical

[@DesFit]

Thanks!

[@Vladimok]

Vas-ton pouvoir adapter le systeme sur la GP12 ? Will we be able to adapt the system to the GP12?

[@jaydancrouse4313]

It would be amazing from gopro to bring out a 3x or any zoom lens for the hero 13

[@Cervin_Suisse]

Would it be wise to step into the mirror lens camera turf ?

[@RedMushroom23]

gopro still has superior video quality out of all action cams in the market😊

[@FollowTheJohn]

GoPro FAILED. There is ZERO reason to upgrade without a 1" sensor!

[@lauismutube]

DJI also FAILED today too! Still no 1” sensor!

[@juanramirez6775]

what micro sd are you using on the hero 13?

[@nr-xp3dc]

How come this camera has great video and the other dslr camera lack the same performance. Can someone recommend for still photos?

[@sameerhossainullash9807]

where is the magnetic power charging system in this camera? I don't see it. Can anyone explain please?

[@kenikankarateschool5272]

community.. please help.. ive seen a hero mini on go pro website which costs around 200 dollars but i found no videos about that still if any information regarding this kindly reply

[@AC-lt5ro]

Has GoPro increased the maximum SD card storage capacity?

[@GamIngDoge.]

can you review the dji osmo action 4?

[@TravellerChris]

The only thing that I find worthwhile in the GoPro Hero 13 is the waterproofed door replacement that keeps your GoPro H13 working in for long hours, since most of my videos are very long driving sequences in the Greek wilderness. However, my DJI Osmo Action 4 and Insta360 AcePro allow me to shoot for over 1,5 hours nonstop at 4K25 with their batteries, which basically fits the time that I take breaks from driving my tiny car. Plus, it appears sensor is the same processor and sensor as my GoPro Hero 12, which wasn't as great as I had hoped for and I'm about to sell it along with all its accessories in favor of my other two action cameras... Maybe GoPro Hero 14 will be the one that will make me come back to GoPro action cameras...

[@WeAero]

You can get that door and fix it on 9/10/11/12... You don't need a 13 for it.

[@johnbaretta4375]

What could be used as an external power supply for the GoPro 13 while underwater ?

[@TravellerChris]

@@johnbaretta4375 Since most divers don't usually stay underwater for more than an hour, I see no reason in keeping a GoPro powered with an external source while underwater. Plus, its battery can last up to 90 minutes. However, when doing timelapse videos or during long driving sessions, you need some sort of waterproofing in order to keep your GoPro safe from humidity or rainfall. My driving sessions can last up to two hours nonstop, sometimes in different weather conditions, and my timelapses can last from dusk till dawn, when humidity is at its peak. I believe that this new waterproofed door replacement is meant for these kinds of scenarios.

[@bigcat445]

Does the front screen is a touch screen?

[@MrBirdshell666]

what software should i install on windows if i want to use this gps functionality?

[@mlegrand]

Do you normally review the GoPro? Nice work!!! 👌

[@DesFit]

Thanks, Matt!

[@marco87226]

Question: can this camera be used as car dash cam? If yes can someone pls put link for me where i can see more? Thanks

[@colacolagaming69]

Should i get hero 13 or hero 12 if anyone knows

[@bathsalts1st]

That Wake from DC was close to being to much.

[@WayeOfLife]

I love GoPro.. been using since 4+ ... But.. I think this could see me switch over to DJI.. I was hoping to see GoPro to bring in external wireless mic.. one thing I find with the external lenses is that as soon as you start using I am more likely to get fogging on the inside of the lens.. the biggest win for me at the moment is still that 8:7 sensor. I film oncw and use for horizontal and vertical social media

[@DesFit]

You can connect the DJI Mic 2 wirelessly 👍

[@WayeOfLife]

@@DesFit to the GoPro 13? Ooooooh

[@DesFit]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZjYgmuZe7t-e9Esi=sQ0sMSeTctQpjPzl&t=689 👍

[@WayeOfLife]

@@DesFit sssssh.. don't tell Ray I watched your video first haha

[@DesFit]

As long as you watch both! 😃

[@DamianSwarlik]

what do now DJI with Action 5?

[@369spacetime]

What's night mood like

[@DaveStern2]

did I see Ray in the video jumping into the water? 👀also, the HDR should really help underwater scenes (I hope!)

[@DesFit]

Yup!

[@DaveStern2]

@@DesFit power combo right there!

[@JaredDoyle76]

Waiting for the overheating tests to start trickling out to KZbin.

[@NCOUTDOORS1960]

Those will wait for 6 months or so, enough time to get alot of sales 😂

[@joshpit2003]

I'm impressed. I want to see what the Macro lens looks like when set to max focus distance. I'm curious if you could get away with just using that as the primary lens for everything.

[@brandoncheung728]

My guy already has red XPLR 🤙🤙👌👌

[@DesFit]

🤙 kzbin.info/www/bejne/kKq0n3yfa7eEnqssi=wrREGy14Wvjd8Z5-

[@andrew_gardner]

Does the wired power connection door fit on the 9-12?

[@DesFit]

Yup

[@andrew_gardner]

@@DesFit $79.99($63.99 for subs)?! I'll stick with my $13 passthrough door. Thank you for confirming though.

[@dantemclalla2804]

With this release, GoPro has consolidated its third place on the list of action camera brands behind insta360 and DJI. New accessories, but the poor sensor is still there with no improvement.

[@adventuresofsb]

So essentially they released a hero 11 with minor software update, and bunch of lenses which are over $99 each. Base price is still $130 more than an Osmo4 and $170 more than an insta360 Ace.

[@DavidCentaura]

No zoom lens?!

[@Cervin_Suisse]

Zoom lenses usable underwater are challenging to make and would cost more than the camera itself.

[@jayleung7354]

bye gopro

[@pieproducer]

Same GP2 processor and the same sensor as the gopro 11! i skipped 12 for this very reason and i will be skipping number 13.thats an unlucky number for some,especially gopro who wont be getting my money this year.yawn

[@rudydoyle]

Gopro just put themselves out of business with yet another disappointing release. The competition is tough now. They really needed to step out up. They didn't

[@stuckin_clouds]

400 fps in 720p is crazy in 2024? Really?

[@kwizzil07]

Seems like it could have been a firmware update

[@Cervin_Suisse]

Or a new sensor performing better in low light conditions

[@Primeros1000]

Its an update for their wallet. They just added stops so all the existing accessories won’t work. Same processor. Same image sensor. Exactly same actual size battery that won’t work with the old gopro. Rip off

[@Cervin_Suisse]

Up selling trap

[@geek_sLc]

👍

[@transylvanianrider]

DJI will end up buying Gopro 😉

[@akaslammed3628]

Bullshit you bot

[@gabrieltrocoli6653]

Well... i guess gopro wants to be behind in the competition. Osmo>Gopro

[@AridersLifeYT]

nope, no 1 inch sensor, no thanks

[@npc444]

Man i just bought a hero 12

[@Cervin_Suisse]

Good for you, like that you will not be compelled to spend hundreds of dollars on costly accessories you will probably end up not using 😊

[@Stevenafoe]

Return it?

[@Blackirish__]

They have fallen way behind hard to believe

[@uosocal]

Great review on a terrible product. GoPro has really stopped trying to do anything new. Incremental upgrades and software fixes. Stay tuned for 500 videos about it over heating.

[@mtbohana]

If you're going to use DC Rainmakers footage you should at least put his name on the screen.

[@DesFit]

We used both each others footage, we helped each other film. For instance, in his video, I’m filming him doing his cannonball. Vice versa in my video.

[@Dcrainmaker]

Indeed, we were on a trip together and took turns taking a shots of each other. Appreciate the concern, but we’re basically each others stunt men. 😂

[@mtbohana]

@@Dcrainmaker DC you are my favorite reviewer and thought DesFit was stealing your footage. Sorry to the both of you.

[@cryptoskillz]

Same processor, so disappointing

[@hikerover7045]

It's media mod is rubbish ,company has to make herself .

[@Waldo1122]

Still an unreliable garbage camera. GoPro is quickly losing their entire customer base to DJI.

[@cailife]

This is such a nonsense take. Enjoy the upvotes, though!

[@Stevenafoe]

Lol. Claiming things without knowledge nor experience = insanity. Work for dji, fanboy?

[@Waldo1122]

@@cailife Buddy the reviews don't lie and their stocks speaks for itself.

[@Waldo1122]

@@Stevenafoe I had a GoPro hero 9, about half my videos was uploaded with it, the camera was unreliable garbage. DJI has yet to fail me, no freezing, battery inflation, overheating, SD card corruption etc... DJI cameras can charge to 100% in 30 minutes while GoPro cameras take 4-5 hours to charge to 100%, that ALONE is proof that GoPro is garbage.

[@Stevenafoe]

@@Waldo1122 no, it’s not proof. Slow charging battery, who cares. Might be stupid, but not garbage. You having issues with one old camera, also not proof. Plenty of folks here saying they’ll keep the gp9, as it seem to work great for them. So gp9 issues might be your fault (like using cheap/bad not recommended sd card etc). So, zero evidence for gp13 being garbage like you claimed. Try again…

[@istvanporter8065]

First

[@DesFit]

Boom!

[@Paulmtb]

So

[@jamescarter26]

Last product before go bankrupt...

[@22welcome]

Disappointed 💔