Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | GoPro - HERO13 Black | Insta360 - X4 |
|---|---|---|
| Max 4K fps | 120 | 60 |
| Max video | 5.3K | 8K |
Between the HERO13 Black and X4, the HERO13 Black comes out ahead in max 4k fps, while the X4 wins on max video. Overall, the HERO13 Black scores 81 and the X4 scores 76.4 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The HERO13 Black edges ahead on the Mars Score (81 vs 76.4), but the 4.6-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the HERO13 Black if you care most about max 4k fps. The biggest gaps in its favor are max 4k fps. The single most decisive one: Max 4K fps — 100.00% more. 120 vs 60.
Pick the X4 if you care most about max video. Its strongest claims are max video. The single most decisive one: Max video: 8K (vs 5.3K).
Both ship with comparable waterproof depth, stabilization, horizon lock, 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 - HERO13 Black or Insta360 - X4?
GoPro - HERO13 Black leads the current Mars Score by 4.6 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare max video, max 4k fps against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose GoPro - HERO13 Black if…
GoPro - HERO13 Black has the measurable edge on max fps 4k.
Choose Insta360 - X4 if…
Insta360 - X4 has the measurable edge on max video.
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 - HERO13 Black wins
- ▲Max 4K fps — 100.00% more. 120 vs 60.
Why Insta360 - X4 wins
- ▲Max video: 8K (vs 5.3K).
Spec comparison
Video
| Spec | GoPro - HERO13 Black | Insta360 - X4 |
|---|---|---|
| Max video | 5.3K | 8Klead |
| Max 4K fps | 120lead | 60 |
| HDRⓘ | true | true |
| Log profileⓘ | truelead | false |
Stabilization
| Spec | GoPro - HERO13 Black | Insta360 - X4 |
|---|---|---|
| Horizon lock | true | true |
| Stabilization | gimbal-class | gimbal-class |
Durability
| Spec | GoPro - HERO13 Black | Insta360 - X4 |
|---|---|---|
| Waterproof depth | 10 m | 10 m |
| Weight | 159 glead | 203 g |
| Removable lens | truelead | false |