GoPro
HERO11 Black
GoPro flagship with an 8:7 27MP sensor, 5.3K60 video, HyperSmooth 5.0 with Horizon Lock, dual screens, and 10m waterproof body.
$499
Launch priceReleased Sep 2022
GoPro
HERO13 Black
Flagship GoPro with 1/1.9-inch sensor, 5.3K60 video, 4K120, HyperSmooth 6.0, HB-Series lens auto-detect, and 10m waterproofing.
$399
Launch priceReleased Sep 2024
HERO13 Black is 2 years newer.
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Wins
HERO11 Black
Wins
HERO13 Black
8 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BHERO13 Black has lower Weight (121 g vs 154 g)
- BHERO13 Black has higher Battery capacity (1900 mAh vs 1720 mAh)
- BHERO13 Black has higher Waterproof depth (10.1 m vs 10 m)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareHERO11 Black
72 × 51 × 34 mm
154 g (0.34 lb / 5.43 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
HERO13 Black
72 × 51 × 34 mm
121 g (0.27 lb / 4.27 oz)
HERO11 Black and HERO13 Black share virtually identical body dimensions.
HERO11 Black is 33 g heavier than HERO13 Black.
Depth (front-to-back): 34mm HERO11 Black · 34mm HERO13 Black
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
HERO11 Black
72 × 51 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
HERO13 Black
72 × 51 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
HERO11 Black
72 × 34 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
HERO13 Black
72 × 34 mm
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
HERO11 Black
Codecs
Adds H.265 (HEVC)
Stabilization modes
Adds HyperSmooth 5.0
Reasons to choose
HERO13 Black
Codecs
Adds H.265/HEVC
Card types
Adds microSDHC, microSDXC
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only HERO13 Black supports it
Stabilization modes
Adds HyperSmooth 6.0
Weight
121 g vs 154 g — lower is better
Battery capacity
1900 mAh vs 1720 mAh — higher is better
Waterproof depth
10.1 m vs 10 m — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓Resolution — Both 27.6 MP
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 6,400
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 120 fps
- ✓1080p max frame rate — Both 240 fps
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
HERO11 Black
Pros
- ✓8:7 sensor for vertical + horizontal framing
- ✓5.3K60 and 4K120 video
- ✓HyperSmooth 5.0 + Horizon Lock
- ✓Dual LCD screens
- ✓Enduro battery included
Cons
- –Superseded by HERO12/13
- –Fixed lens
- –No burst slo-mo like HERO13
HERO13 Black
Pros
- ✓5.3K60 and 4K120 video
- ✓1/1.9-inch sensor
- ✓HyperSmooth 6.0 + Burst Slo-Mo
- ✓10m waterproof
Cons
- –Small sensor vs Action 5 Pro
- –Fixed lens
- –Enduro battery not backward compatible
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, HERO11 Black or HERO13 Black?
HERO13 Black scores 5.5/10 versus 1.5/10 for HERO11 Black — 20fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the HERO11 Black and HERO13 Black?
Both cameras share the same 27.6 MP resolution.
How does stabilization compare between the HERO11 Black and HERO13 Black?
HERO11 Black uses HyperSmooth 5.0 (electronic), while HERO13 Black does not have IBIS.
What's the weight difference between the HERO11 Black and HERO13 Black?
HERO11 Black weighs 154 g and HERO13 Black weighs 121 g, so the HERO13 Black is 33 g lighter.
Do the HERO11 Black and HERO13 Black record 4K video?
HERO11 Black: 4K up to 120p. HERO13 Black: 4K up to 120p.
Are the HERO11 Black and HERO13 Black weather sealed?
HERO11 Black: Yes. HERO13 Black: Yes.
Which has better battery runtime?
HERO11 Black is rated for about 150 minutes of continuous recording and HERO13 Black for about 150 minutes, giving the HERO13 Black the edge.
How much does each cost?
HERO11 Black launched at $499 and HERO13 Black at $399. The HERO13 Black is $100 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of GoPro press materials.