Brutally Honest GoPro Hero 13 Review

FIRST IMPRESSIONS & a week after buying the Hero 13:
I personally think the GoPro Hero 13 is a decent action camera. It is just not worth upgrading from either the 10/11/12 generations as there is not enough to really see big differences. GoPro have not innovated enough to really make this purchase worth it.
I will most likely sell it after comparing it directly to other action cameras. I am here to try give you the most unbiased first impressions and reviews as I can.

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00:00 Intro
00:52 Specs
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02:33 Audio Problem
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07:36 Quick release
08:28 Touch screen

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[PhannyObsession]

Reviewers need to get out of this ‘upgrade’ mentality. Most people don’t upgrade to the new model of everything every year when a new version comes out (GoPro, Apple, DJI etc.) New models are aimed at people that are either upgrading from a model 3-5 years old or starting from scratch. So, reviewers need to focus on what to buy if you have ‘x’ or need to choose one with no previous experience

[jerroljulian]

First time GoPro buyer here. Looking at the Hero 13 package at Costco for $389 and it comes with 2 batteries, memory card, and a case. Good deal??

[TexpatOTG]

The batt change from the prev model would knock this off my list. I bought a new DJI A4, then picked up a used A3. Not a good option with the GoPro batt change.

[jamesRamaro]

I love my 11 thanks for the vid I was thinking about upgrading but you answered a lot of questions I had

[anthonyhershko]

Amazing video!!!
I recently sold my old Gopro 10 and I moved to Insta360 Ace Pro.
The only think I don't like about her is that you need to remove the microSD and put it on SD reader and then plug it to your PC...

[theIronmerchant]

I’ll keep my action 4. Waiting for the action 5 review. I think DJI is firmly in control of that market now

[MrBlackReviews]

lol i did the same thing with the internal recording on my mic... it synced up.. and pressed the button and felt the vibration but didnt realize it wasnt recording... but i mean ... this is what you get with their bluetooth... they really should have sold their own mic that sounds better

[QualityOverQuantity]

The media mod is unnecessary bulk.
Even IF the shotgun mic was removable, you need a whole frame just for a 3.5mm mic jack...

Personality I'd like to see the contacto door allow a remote mic input using an inline package like the old pro mic adaptor.
For moto work you can locate that bulk somewhere else and still remain totally waterproof.
The media mod is pointless for much other than desktop or fairweather vlogs

[eggy]

Great video have the GoPro 12 don't see much reason to upgrade, and just got the DJI Mic 2 and when transmitter is connected via Bluetooth, the internal recording and noise cancellation functions are unavailable which suck no 32bit backup, listed on the DJI site, which the Osmo Action 5 Pro may fix September 19 leaks say ( Audio: 3 stereo microphones with OsmoAudio & 47GB built-in storage ) so maybe 32 bit Internal or better 24bit and can connect 2 DJI Mic 2 transmitters. With the new 4nm chip and better battery maybe the one to get this year hope you're making a video on it.

[dccoletrain]

It’s probably not a bad camera but just not the upgrade most want. I’m still using a Hero 8 for motovloging using lower resolution so overheating isn’t a concern. Owning a Pocket 3 w/ the DJI mic 2 makes me think DJI for cheaper is the upgrade if I need to.

[NoFate]

The dji Action 4 seems to be the way to go with the current reduced priced. I'm really liking mine and only missing the 5K, which allowed me some more cropping in editing. Honestly not expecting much in the action 5 pro either. Think these companies aren't really incentivized to make massive improvements. Think they'll update the GOPRO12 software to be able to do burst recording?

[fearcry]

I believe the GoPro 13 is essentially an overclocked version of the 12.

[SHARPLAWNS]

I've been waiting to see the competition between GoPro and Dji wow if this go pro 13 is worse than a Dji 4 well for my first camera I will buy the Dji 5 GoPro seems to be is money hungry with bad products

[czechtravel]

I live in Mexico and GoPro 13 cost 442usd (8500pesos) and Dji Osmo Ation 4 adventure combo cost 400usd (7700peso) on Amazon. I don't understand how GoPro can sell their camera here. I did sell my old GoPro to buy new one but I will go with Dji Osmo Action 5 in 4 days. Its time to short GoPro stock :(

[trundews]

what do you use for holding the gopro on 4:00

[Chillywillystyle]

I feel like as good as GoPro was out of the gates years ago.. then compare to today… I’m not impressed at all with the progress. AT ALL. Then by comparison, iPhone cameras from the late 2000’s compared to today… like insanely advanced. GoPro just seems to be lagging. I’d buy an old model & be just as happy as the newer over priced situation they’re trying to get everyone on board with. Yeah, Apple has done this crap too… but even still, an insane amount of progress from a 2008 iPhone camera to the current iPhone 16 pro max. Come on GoPro, pick up the pace if you want the big money from your fans! We want you to succeed, so just live up to it.

[Brother_in_Israel]

Does hollyland M2s compatible with gopro13?

[baronph]

2024 first model can't even do something that is similar to 2023 DJI/ INSTA product.
That is a big question if GoPro is giving up on innovation process. Thanks.

[navieenn]

TBH, none of the action cameras are upto mark rn. Action 4 has some weird lens flares, Insta360 is still in 8 bit colors and gopro man oh man I wish they updated their sensor with this update. Guess we’ll have to wait some more time for brands to get better products out there

[GrahamFootBicycleLover]

Has anyone else had issues with the lense? I lost mine mid ride despite it being fully on. Also the Macro can be unscrewed my accident