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 81.2 and the HERO13 Black scores 81 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are nearly even on the Mars Score (81.2 vs 81). The decision is not about overall quality — both clear the bar — it is about which specific trade-offs fit your use.
The HERO11 Black does not 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 does not 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 do not 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 says both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Which should you buy: GoPro - HERO11 Black or GoPro - HERO13 Black?
GoPro - HERO11 Black leads the current Mars Score by 0.2 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare the highlighted specifications against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose GoPro - HERO11 Black if…
GoPro - HERO11 Black does not lead a decisive measured field here, so choose it for price, ecosystem, design, or availability when those matter more to you.
Choose GoPro - HERO13 Black if…
GoPro - HERO13 Black does not lead a decisive measured field here, so choose it for price, ecosystem, design, or availability when those matter more to you.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
Why GoPro - HERO11 Black wins
- No decisive advantages.
Why GoPro - HERO13 Black wins
- No decisive advantages.
Spec comparison
Video
| Spec | GoPro - HERO11 Black | GoPro - HERO13 Black |
|---|---|---|
| Max video | 5.3K | 5.3K |
| Max 4K fps | 120 | 120 |
| HDRⓘ | true | true |
| Log profileⓘ | false | truelead |
Stabilization
| Spec | GoPro - HERO11 Black | GoPro - HERO13 Black |
|---|---|---|
| Horizon lock | true | true |
| Stabilization | gimbal-class | gimbal-class |
Durability
| Spec | GoPro - HERO11 Black | GoPro - HERO13 Black |
|---|---|---|
| Waterproof depth | 10 m | 10 m |
| Weight | 153 glead | 159 g |
| Removable lens | false | truelead |