GoPro HERO 13 vs 12 vs 11: Worth the Upgrade? (Non-sponsored!)

Which GoPro is the best - should you upgrade? This is my honest review and comparison of the GoPro HERO 13 vs 12 vs 11 - let me show you the pros and cons! I run through a ton of side by side comparisons and testing the new GoPro Lens Mods (Ultra Wide and Macro Lens) that will help you determine which is the best GoPro for you.

Chapters:
0:00 New GoPro Era?
0:56 Fresh Battery
1:07 5K HyperView
2:08 Fountain Soundcheck
2:32 Core Differences
3:03 How wide is Ultra Wide?
4:30 New Burst Slow-motion
4:59 Photo Challenge
5:53 Battery Check
6:28 Bluetooth Mic Trick
7:37 Macro Magic
8:42 Full Frame
9:05 Final Highlights
10:16 Closing Cons
11:13 Right for You?

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[DarkStoneCastle]

I know I’m getting old and all but don’t see no difference in ‘em.

[nvcycler]

This is the first actual comparison that I have seen. Thanks for the useful assessment. Other influencers are just focusing on the newness vice the actual differences and the add ons that are costly.

[brentspotswood]

I’m shocked that they came out with that macro lens and it’s apparently not even competitive with a smart phone. No idea who the audience even is for that. I’d much rather pull out my phone than deal with carrying and swapping that.

[marc.]

GoPro moving to the razor/blade or printer/ink business model. Same HW for the camera body. Some celebrating the return of GPS, but it was just a de-population for the 12. They should lower the price to $299 to support their new business model.

[robbopl]

Ben, finally, been waiting for your input on 13! Thanks!

[vlnow]

Used gopro from day one, from the first one but recently switched to dji. The size and weight is smaller and the price difference is huge. Whitebalance maybe not 100% yet. But all the top action cams are really good now. So Gopro just lost me on price. If money was no object i do like gopro photos.

[Peviputguy]

For me it's definitely worth upgrading from my old gopro hero 7 to the hero 13

[clissonplage]

Hello, could you please activate the subtitle option? Thank you.

[BlackapinoTheTechGuy]

*GoPro was the first Action Camera I bought from the 3-9 and then too the Insta and then Dji*

[Frank-Silverado]

I've been watching your videos since FOREVER... Hahahaha . Great Job, as usual.

[CiraIrby-if]

Sehr interessantes und informatives Video! Vielen Dank für Ihre Arbeit! 🧡💖

[joeymorgan]

Probably won’t upgrade to it for my motorcycle videos, but at least Big Spring looks good in the cameras. ❤️

Might take it for my next photo shoot out there or at Maple Hill

[EspenJohan]

This is the one I've been waiting for, I see no difference. No need to upgrade to Hero 13

[maxtube]

Great video. Looking forward to Osmo Action 5 and Insta Ace 2

[TomuCow]

Yeah connecting these cameras to an app is the most pointless unnecessary garbage step that some seem to want to defend for... unknown reasons. Not being able to use my insta360go3 as my phone was not compatable with the app was what made me give up on these cameras for good and get a good phone.

[NickDowner]

Love the ledgendary side by side comparisons!

[MAM]

If Apple made an action camera in a semi Go Pro form factor, they would own the market. The only thing I like about this 13 is the magnet power charger/data transfer. Rest is great but same old thing

[ConnieBirmingham-fu]

Ihre Videos sind immer so informativ und interessant! Ich danke Ihnen dafür! 💚🍓

[jsxtreme]

I've been waiting for this side by side comparision and honest review by @authentec

[OzettsRollerwelt]

Thanks Ben! I'm from Germany and I was waiting for your video! Thank you for that. I'll stick with my GoPro 11. I find the hero quite interesting for motovlogging, do you know if gopro mic adapter supported? Thanks for your perfect videos! 😊