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GoPro CHDHX-131-RW HERO13 Black 5.3K Waterproof Action Camera
GoPro CHDHX-131-RW HERO13 Black 5.3K Waterproof Action Camera
GoPro CHDHX-131-RW HERO13 Black 5.3K Waterproof Action Camera
GoPro CHDHX-131-RW HERO13 Black 5.3K Waterproof Action Camera
GoPro CHDHX-131-RW HERO13 Black 5.3K Waterproof Action Camera
GoPro CHDHX-131-RW HERO13 Black 5.3K Waterproof Action Camera
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GoPro CHDHX-131-RW HERO13 Black 5.3K Waterproof Action Camera

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Capture the Extraordinary with Unmatched VersatilityThe GoPro HERO13 Black is engineered for creatives who demand the best. Capture stunning 5.3K60 video and 27MP photos with legendary GoPro durability, now with compatibility for new HB series lenses to expand your creative possibilities. HB...

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Overview

Capture the Extraordinary with Unmatched Versatility

The GoPro HERO13 Black is engineered for creatives who demand the best. Capture stunning 5.3K60 video and 27MP photos with legendary GoPro durability, now with compatibility for new HB series lenses to expand your creative possibilities.

  • HB Series Lenses with Auto Detection
  • Best 5.3K video in its class
  • Slow motion series recordings
  • Robust and waterproof up to 10 meters
  • Product Dimensions: 1.32 x 2.23 x 2 inches
  • Item Weight: 12.3 ounces
  • Photo Sensor Technology: CMOS
  • Maximum Focal Length: 34 Millimeters
  • Maximum Aperture: 2.8 Millimeters
  • Video Capture Format: MP4
  • Screen Size: 2.27 Inches
  • Color: Black
  • Optical Zoom: 2 x
  • Minimum Focal Length: 16.5 Millimeters
  • Included: HERO13 Black camera, Enduro battery, Curved adhesive mount, Fastening buckle and wing screw, USB-C cable

Key Features

HB-Series Lenses With Auto Detection: HERO13 Black is compatible with the HB-Series Lenses that let you instantly set up your camera for a variety of specialty shots. The Ultra Wide Lens Mod is the ultimate POV lens for action-packed scenes and epic landscapes. The Macro Lens Mod captures close-up shots in stunning detail. Neutral Density Filters add motion blur to your footage and let you adjust the lighting in your shots with professional results. Try the Anamorphic Lens Mod for pro-level cinematic shots. HERO13 Black even detects when a lens or filter is attached and automatically adjusts its settings accordingly.

Best-in-Class 5.3K Video: 5.3K video delivers breathtaking image quality with 91% more resolution than 4K and an incredible 665% more than 1080p. HERO13 Black captures the action with crisp detail and exacting image quality so any shot with any lens will look amazing. 5.3K video also lets you grab stunning photos up to 24.7MP from your footage using the GoPro Quik app.

Burst Slo-Mo: HERO13 Black features our slowest slo-mo ever with the ability to record video clips with the action slowed down to 13x normal speed. You’ll also be able to record short 4x slo-mo clips using our highest 5.3K resolution video to catch epic details that you’d never be able to see with the naked eye.

Rugged + Waterproof to 33ft (10m): HERO13 Black was built to take a beating. It’s ready to capture the fun on any adventure whether you’re tearing through mud, snow or water (down to 33ft/10m). A water-repelling lens cover even helps eliminate lens flare and other artifacts to help keep your photos and videos crystal clear.

What's Included: HERO13 Black Camera in Polar White, Enduro Battery, Curved Adhesive Mount, Mounting Buckle + Thumb Screw, USB-C Cable

Specifications

Model
HERO13 Black
Video Resolution
5.3K
Resolution Increase over 4K
91% higher
Still Photo Resolution from Video
Up to 24.7 MP (from 5.3K video)
Waterproof Depth
Up to 10 meters
Slow Motion Capability
Up to 13x normal speed
Included Lenses
Ultra-wide-angle lens module, Macro lens module, Neutral density filters, Anamorphic lens module (implied from description of "HB Series Lenses with Auto Detection")
Included Accessories
Enduro battery, Curved adhesive mount, Fastening buckle and wing screw, USB-C cable

GoPro HERO13 Black — Editorial Review

The GoPro HERO13 Black refines the action-cam formula with a bigger battery, the return of GPS, and a new lens-mod ecosystem — turning the familiar 5.3K body into a more versatile creative tool.

Featured Video Review

GoPro Hero 13 Black Review // A Sports Tech Reviewer's Dream Camera?
DesFit · "GoPro Hero 13 Black Review // A Sports Tech Reviewer's Dream Camera?" · Watch on YouTube

HB-Series lenses, bigger battery, GPS returns

TechRadar and Digital Camera World note the HERO13 captures 5.3K60 video and 27MP photos and adds auto-detecting HB-Series lens mods — Ultra Wide for immersive POV, a revelatory Macro mod, and an Anamorphic mod for cinematic widescreen. A higher-capacity Enduro battery extends runtime, GPS overlays (speed, path, altitude, g-force) return via the Quik app, and Burst Slo-Mo pushes up to 400 fps. In DesFit's review — featured above — it's put through real sports-tech testing.

Honest cons

  • Same sensor size. The imaging sensor is unchanged from the previous generation.
  • Battery anxiety. Despite the bigger cell, heavy 4K/5.3K use and even menu browsing drain it quickly.
  • Overheating. Extended high-res recording can still cause thermal cutoffs.
  • Incremental jump. Beyond the lenses, it's an evolution rather than a revolution over the HERO12.

Where this camera fits

  • Action and POV creators who want 5.3K plus the new lens-mod versatility.
  • Vloggers drawn to the Macro mod and improved UI.
  • Adventure shooters who value the GPS telemetry overlays.
  • Not low-light-first shooters, marathon single-charge recorders, or HERO12 owners needing a big leap.

Sources & Citations

  1. TechRadar, "GoPro Hero 13 Black review," techradar.com (accessed 2026-05-27)
  2. Digital Camera World, "GoPro HERO13 Black review," digitalcameraworld.com (accessed 2026-05-27)

Last verified: 2026-05-27

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Frequently Asked Questions

The GoPro HERO13 Black records in 5.3K video, which offers a breathtaking 91% higher resolution than 4K, capturing action with sharp detail and accurate image quality.
Yes, the HERO13 Black is robust and waterproof up to 10 meters, making it ready for adventures through mud, snow, or water.
Yes, it has the ability to record slow-motion series recordings, allowing you to slow down the action up to 13 times the normal speed, including 4x slow motion clips in 5.3K resolution.
The HERO13 Black is compatible with HB Series Lenses, including an ultra-wide-angle lens module, a macro lens module, neutral density filters, and an anamorphic lens module, with automatic setting adjustments.
The box includes the HERO13 Black camera, an Enduro battery, a Curved adhesive mount, a Fastening buckle and wing screw, and a USB-C cable.
Yes, thanks to the 5.3K video resolution, you can take beautiful photos of up to 24.7 MP from your footage using the GoPro Quik app.

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