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
Released Sep 2024
Insta360
Ace Pro
Leica co-engineered action cam with 1/1.3-inch sensor, 4K120, flip touchscreen, and FlowState stabilization.
$399
Released Nov 2023
HERO13 Black is 10 months newer.
Wins
HERO13 Black
Wins
Ace Pro
7 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- AHERO13 Black has higher RAW buffer depth (120 frames vs 60 frames)
- BAce Pro has higher Resolution (48 MP vs 27.6 MP)
- AHERO13 Black has higher Burst (mechanical) (8 fps vs 6 fps)
- AHERO13 Black has higher Burst (electronic) (20 fps vs 15 fps)
- AHERO13 Black has higher IBIS effectiveness (7 stops vs 6 stops)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
HERO13 Black
72 × 51 × 34 mm
159 g (0.35 lb / 5.61 oz)
Ace Pro
72 × 52 × 39 mm
179.8 g (0.40 lb / 6.34 oz)
HERO13 Black is 1mm shorter and 5mm thinner than Ace Pro.
HERO13 Black is 21 g lighter than Ace Pro.
Depth (front-to-back): 34mm HERO13 Black · 39mm Ace Pro
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)
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 71.8, 50.8, 33.6
RAW buffer depth
120 frames vs 60 frames — higher is better
Burst (mechanical)
8 fps vs 6 fps — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
20 fps vs 15 fps — higher is better
IBIS effectiveness
7 stops vs 6 stops — higher is better
Weight
159 g vs 179.8 g — lower is better
Reasons to choose
Ace Pro
Codecs
Adds H.264, H.265
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 71.9, 52.15, 38.5
Resolution
48 MP vs 27.6 MP — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 6,400
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 120 fps
- ✓Max video bit rate — Both 200 Mbps
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
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
Ace Pro
Pros
- ✓1/1.3-inch sensor
- ✓4K120 slow-mo
- ✓Leica color science
- ✓Flip touchscreen
Cons
- –Superseded by Ace Pro 2
- –No 8K
- –Fixed lens
Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for travel, HERO13 Black or Ace Pro?
HERO13 Black scores 8.0/10 versus 7.0/10 for Ace Pro — 159g — ultralight for all-day carry.
What's the resolution difference between the HERO13 Black and Ace Pro?
HERO13 Black is 27.6 MP and Ace Pro is 48 MP, so the Ace Pro captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the HERO13 Black and Ace Pro have in-body image stabilization?
HERO13 Black does not have IBIS, while ace Pro does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the HERO13 Black or the Ace Pro?
HERO13 Black reaches 20 fps electronic. Ace Pro reaches 15 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the HERO13 Black and Ace Pro?
HERO13 Black weighs 159 g and Ace Pro weighs 179.8 g, so the HERO13 Black is 21 g lighter.
Do the HERO13 Black and Ace Pro record 4K video?
HERO13 Black: 4K up to 120p. Ace Pro: 4K up to 120p.
Are the HERO13 Black and Ace Pro weather sealed?
HERO13 Black: Yes. Ace Pro: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the HERO13 Black and 640 shots for the Ace Pro, giving the Ace Pro the edge.
How much does each cost?
Both launched at $399.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.