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
Insta360
Ace Pro
Leica co-engineered action cam with 1/1.3-inch sensor, 4K120, flip touchscreen, and FlowState stabilization.
$399
Launch priceReleased Nov 2023
HERO13 Black is 10 months newer.
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Wins
HERO13 Black
Wins
Ace Pro
6 categories tied
Which would you choose?
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)
- BAce Pro has higher Max video bit rate (200 Mbps vs 120 Mbps)
- AHERO13 Black has higher Battery runtime (150 min vs 100 min)
- AHERO13 Black has lower Weight (121 g vs 179.8 g)
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
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 59 g lighter than Ace Pro.
Depth (front-to-back): 34mm HERO13 Black · 39mm Ace Pro
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
Ace Pro
72 × 52 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
Ace Pro
72 × 39 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
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 microSDHC, microSDXC
RAW buffer depth
120 frames vs 60 frames — higher is better
Battery runtime
150 min vs 100 min — higher is better
Weight
121 g vs 179.8 g — lower is better
Burst (mechanical)
8 fps vs 6 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Ace Pro
Codecs
Adds H.264, H.265
Stabilization modes
Adds FlowState, Horizon Lock, Active HDR
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 71.9, 52.15, 38.5
Resolution
48 MP vs 27.6 MP — higher is better
Max video bit rate
200 Mbps vs 120 Mbps — 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
- ✓1080p max frame rate — Both 240 fps
- ✓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
Decided which one is right for you?
Compare live prices for the HERO13 Black and Ace Pro at major authorized retailers.
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 sports, HERO13 Black or Ace Pro?
HERO13 Black scores 10.0/10 versus 8.0/10 for Ace Pro — 20fps burst — fast action ready.
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.
How does stabilization compare between the HERO13 Black and Ace Pro?
HERO13 Black does not have IBIS, while Ace Pro uses FlowState electronic stabilization (electronic).
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 121 g and Ace Pro weighs 179.8 g, so the HERO13 Black is 59 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 runtime?
HERO13 Black is rated for about 150 minutes of continuous recording and Ace Pro for about 100 minutes, giving the HERO13 Black the edge.
How much does each cost?
Both launched at $399.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
Product images courtesy of GoPro and Insta360 press materials.