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
X4 Air
Ultralight 165g 8K 360 camera with dual 1/1.8-inch sensors, replaceable lenses, AdaptiveTone exposure, 15m waterproofing, and swappable 2010mAh battery.
$400
Launch priceReleased Oct 2025
X4 Air is 1.2 years newer.
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Wins
HERO13 Black
Wins
X4 Air
7 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AHERO13 Black has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 30 fps)
- AHERO13 Black has higher 1080p max frame rate (240 fps vs 60 fps)
- AHERO13 Black has higher ISO max (native) (6,400 vs 3,200)
- AHERO13 Black has higher Battery runtime (150 min vs 88 min)
- BX4 Air has higher Max video bit rate (200 Mbps vs 120 Mbps)
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
X4 Air
46 × 114 × 37 mm
165 g (0.36 lb / 5.82 oz)
HERO13 Black is 63mm shorter and 3mm thinner than X4 Air but it is also 26mm wider.
HERO13 Black is 44 g lighter than X4 Air.
Depth (front-to-back): 34mm HERO13 Black · 37mm X4 Air
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
X4 Air
46 × 114 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
X4 Air
46 × 37 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
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
1080p max frame rate
240 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
ISO max (native)
6,400 vs 3,200 — higher is better
Battery runtime
150 min vs 88 min — higher is better
Card types
Adds microSDXC
Reasons to choose
X4 Air
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Codecs
Adds H.264, AVC, H.265…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 46, 113.8, 37
AA filter
Only X4 Air supports it
Eye AF
Only X4 Air supports it
Animal / bird AF
Only X4 Air supports it
Internal RAW video
Only X4 Air supports it
In-body stabilization (IBIS)
Only X4 Air supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Burst (mechanical) — Both 8 fps
- ✓Burst (electronic) — Both 20 fps
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓RAW buffer depth — Both 120 frames
- ✓IBIS effectiveness — Both 7 stops
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
X4 Air
Pros
- ✓Lightest Insta360 8K 360 (165g)
- ✓Dual 1/1.8-inch sensors (134% more pixel area vs X4)
- ✓8K30 + 6K50 360; 4K single-lens mode
- ✓Replaceable lenses + 15m waterproof
- ✓AdaptiveTone + Portrait Mode
Cons
- –No 8K60 vs X5 flagship
- –8K runtime ~88 min
- –360 workflow needs reframing
- –Fewer pro codecs than X5
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, HERO13 Black or X4 Air?
X4 Air scores 9.0/10 versus 5.5/10 for HERO13 Black — 20fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the HERO13 Black and X4 Air?
HERO13 Black is 27.6 MP and X4 Air is 29 MP, so the X4 Air captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the HERO13 Black and X4 Air have in-body image stabilization?
HERO13 Black does not have IBIS, while X4 Air has 7-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the HERO13 Black or the X4 Air?
HERO13 Black reaches 20 fps electronic. X4 Air reaches 20 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the HERO13 Black and X4 Air?
HERO13 Black weighs 121 g and X4 Air weighs 165 g, so the HERO13 Black is 44 g lighter.
Do the HERO13 Black and X4 Air record 4K video?
HERO13 Black: 4K up to 120p. X4 Air: 4K up to 30p.
Are the HERO13 Black and X4 Air weather sealed?
HERO13 Black: Yes. X4 Air: Yes.
Which has better battery runtime?
HERO13 Black is rated for about 150 minutes of continuous recording and X4 Air for about 88 minutes, giving the HERO13 Black the edge.
How much does each cost?
HERO13 Black launched at $399 and X4 Air at $400. The HERO13 Black is $1 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed September 2026.
Product images courtesy of GoPro and Insta360 press materials.