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GoPro - HERO11 Black vs GoPro - HERO13 Black

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HERO11 BlackGOPRORENDER
Probe A
GoPro
HERO11 Black
95.0/ 100S
Video95· 45%
Stabilization· 30%
Durability· 25%
HERO13 BlackGOPRORENDER
Probe B
GoPro
HERO13 Black
95.0/ 100S
Video95· 45%
Stabilization· 30%
Durability· 25%
Quick verdict

Between the HERO11 Black and HERO13 Black, the HERO11 Black comes out ahead in several specs, while the HERO13 Black wins on several specs. Overall, the HERO11 Black scores 95 and the HERO13 Black scores 95 on our Mars Score.

Buying advice

Which should you buy?

These two are evenly matched on the broad strokes, with the decision sitting on which individual spec advantages weigh more for your use.

The HERO11 Black doesn't pull ahead on any single popular-comparison spec — its strengths sit in the spec table groups rather than the headline advantages.

The HERO13 Black similarly doesn't carry a headline advantage on the popular specs — look at the full table for category-specific deltas.

Both ship with comparable max video, max 4k fps, waterproof depth, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.

Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity tells you both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.

Why GoPro - HERO11 Black wins

  • No decisive advantages.

Why GoPro - HERO13 Black wins

  • No decisive advantages.
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Spec comparison

Video

SpecGoPro - HERO11 BlackGoPro - HERO13 Black
Max video5.3K5.3K
Max 4K fps120120
HDRtruetrue
Log profilefalsetruelead

Stabilization

SpecGoPro - HERO11 BlackGoPro - HERO13 Black
Horizon locktruetrue
Stabilizationgimbal-classgimbal-class

Durability

SpecGoPro - HERO11 BlackGoPro - HERO13 Black
Waterproof depth10 m10 m
Weight153 glead159 g
Removable lensfalsetruelead
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