GoPro - HERO (2024) vs GoPro - HERO13 Black Mini (rumored)
Between the HERO (2024) and HERO13 Black Mini (rumored), the HERO (2024) comes out ahead in several specs, while the HERO13 Black Mini (rumored) wins on max 4k fps and waterproof depth. Overall, the HERO (2024) scores 35 and the HERO13 Black Mini (rumored) scores 58.6 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The HERO13 Black Mini (rumored) is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 23.6 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
The HERO (2024) doesn't pull ahead on any single popular-comparison spec — its strengths sit in the spec table groups rather than the headline advantages.
Pick the HERO13 Black Mini (rumored) if you care most about max 4k fps and waterproof depth. Its strongest claims are max 4k fps, waterproof depth, horizon lock, among others.
Both ship with comparable stabilization, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the HERO13 Black Mini (rumored) is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why GoPro - HERO (2024) wins
- No decisive advantages.
Why GoPro - HERO13 Black Mini (rumored) wins
- ▲Max 4K fps — 100.00% more. 60 vs 30.
- ▲Waterproof depth — 100.00% more. 10 m vs 5 m.
- ▲Has Horizon lock.
- ▲Max video: 5.3K (vs 4K30).
Spec comparison
Video
| Spec | GoPro - HERO (2024) | GoPro - HERO13 Black Mini (rumored) |
|---|---|---|
| Max video | 4K30 | 5.3Klead |
| Max 4K fps | 30 | 60lead |
| HDRⓘ | false | truelead |
| Log profileⓘ | false | false |
Stabilization
| Spec | GoPro - HERO (2024) | GoPro - HERO13 Black Mini (rumored) |
|---|---|---|
| Horizon lock | false | truelead |
| Stabilization | advanced | advanced |
Durability
| Spec | GoPro - HERO (2024) | GoPro - HERO13 Black Mini (rumored) |
|---|---|---|
| Waterproof depth | 5 m | 10 mlead |
| Weight | 86 glead | 133 g |
| Removable lens | false | false |
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