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
GoPro
MAX
Dual-lens 360 camera with 5.6K30 spherical video, 16.6MP 360 photos, Max HyperSmooth, front-facing display for vlogging, and in-camera stitching to one microSD card.
$500
Launch priceReleased Oct 2019
HERO13 Black is 4.9 years newer.
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Wins
HERO13 Black
Wins
MAX
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AHERO13 Black has lower Weight (121 g vs 580 g)
- BMAX has higher ISO max (native) (25,600 vs 6,400)
- AHERO13 Black has higher RAW buffer depth (120 frames vs 60 frames)
- AHERO13 Black has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
- BMAX has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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HERO13 Black
72 × 51 × 34 mm
121 g (0.27 lb / 4.27 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
MAX
134 × 91 × 72 mm
580 g (1.28 lb / 20.46 oz)
HERO13 Black is 62mm narrower, 40mm shorter, and 38mm thinner than MAX.
HERO13 Black is 459 g lighter than MAX.
Depth (front-to-back): 34mm HERO13 Black · 72mm MAX
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
HERO13 Black
72 × 51 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
MAX
134 × 91 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
HERO13 Black
72 × 34 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
MAX
134 × 72 mm
Sensor size, to scale
MAX
17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds
225 mm² area
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
HERO13 Black
Codecs
Adds H.265/HEVC
Stabilization modes
Adds HyperSmooth 6.0, 360° Horizon Lock, AutoBoost
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 71.8, 50.8, 33.6
Card types
Adds microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC
Weight
121 g vs 580 g — lower is better
RAW buffer depth
120 frames vs 60 frames — higher is better
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Resolution
27.6 MP vs 16.6 MP — higher is better
Reasons to choose
MAX
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Codecs
Adds H.265, H.264, ProRes
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134, 91, 72
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
ISO max (native)
25,600 vs 6,400 — higher is better
AA filter
Only MAX supports it
Eye AF
Only MAX supports it
Animal / bird AF
Only MAX supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
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
MAX
Pros
- ✓5.6K30 360 with in-camera stitch
- ✓Front display for vlogging
- ✓Max HyperSmooth + Horizon Lock
- ✓PowerPano 270° stills
- ✓Three cameras in one (360 / HERO / vlog)
Cons
- –Superseded by MAX2 (no 8K)
- –Single-lens capped at 1440p60
- –Lower resolution than Insta360 X4/X5
- –Discontinued — used market only
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GoPro HERO13 Black
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for video, HERO13 Black or MAX?
MAX scores 7.5/10 versus 3.0/10 for HERO13 Black — 4K recording.
What's the resolution difference between the HERO13 Black and MAX?
HERO13 Black is 27.6 MP and MAX is 16.6 MP, so the HERO13 Black captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the HERO13 Black and MAX have in-body image stabilization?
HERO13 Black does not have IBIS, while MAX has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the HERO13 Black or the MAX?
HERO13 Black reaches 20 fps electronic. MAX reaches 15 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the HERO13 Black and MAX?
HERO13 Black weighs 121 g and MAX weighs 580 g, so the HERO13 Black is 459 g lighter.
Do the HERO13 Black and MAX record 4K video?
HERO13 Black: 4K up to 120p. MAX: 4K up to 60p.
Are the HERO13 Black and MAX weather sealed?
HERO13 Black: Yes. MAX: Yes.
How much does each cost?
HERO13 Black launched at $399 and MAX at $500. The HERO13 Black is $101 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.