Action Camera Gopro Hero 13 Black
Storm Score 80 out of 100
Reviews 3 published
Outlets 3 publications
Top Outlet TechRadar highest score
% Positive 100% acclaim+

Critics' Consensus

“Critics praise the GoPro Hero 13 Black for meaningful upgrades in battery life, HDR profiles, and user experience, positioning it as a top choice for serious creatives. However, opinions split on its value for newcomers, with some viewing it as a modest iteration rather than a transformative leap.”

Certified
Critically
Acclaimed 80 / 100
Tier Distribution 3 reviews total
33%
67%
0%
Universal Acclaim (90–100): 1 reviews
Critically Acclaimed (70–89): 2 reviews
Mixed Reception (<70): 0 reviews

Critical Assessment

What Critics Praise

  • Excellent image quality
  • Versatile lens ecosystem
  • User-friendly magnetic mounting
  • Improved slow-motion performance
  • Superb digital video stabilization
  • New battery provides longer runtimes

Points of Contention

  • Incremental upgrades
  • Add-on lenses sold separately
  • No built-in grip for handheld
  • Rear screen is overdue for upgrade
  • Most users better served by Hero12

Professional Reviews

3 reviews from 3 critics
90
Timothy Coleman
TechRadar

“These small changes have gone a long way improving the user experience, confirming the Hero 13 Black as the action camera of choice for serious creatives.”

Perfect 4.5/5
80
Jim Fisher
PCMag

“We see the Hero13 Black as an incremental, not revolutionary, upgrade to last year's Hero12 Black.”

Acclaimed 4/5
70
Scott Gilbertson
Wired

“If you're new to action cameras, the Hero 13 Black is worth considering.”

Acclaimed 7/10

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