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Theres not a great deal thats new in theHero 13 Black.

The body is practically the same, as is GoPros already impressive HyperSmooth stabilization.

GoPro Hero 13 Black alongside Hero 12 Black on bright background

The Hero 12 Black doesn’t have magnetic mounting

This is the Lens Mod that opens up the Hero 13 Black to all new kinds of content creators.

That mode can run for up to 15 seconds, as can the 360fps at 900p resolution.

Utilizing the new magnetic mounting feature is a new Contacto accessory.

GoPro HERO13

The Hero 12 Black doesn’t have magnetic mounting

This replaces the standard battery door, and offers-on-the go charging without compromising the waterproofing of the camera.

Note that with GPS active the battery life drains quicker.

Its always a shame when you better reinvest in new batteries when upgrading to the latest model.

GoPro HERO13 Black Camera

Which one should I buy?

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GoPro Hero 13 Black in the hand

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GoPro Hero 13 Black in the hand

GoPro Hero 13 Black in the hand

A photo of the GoPro Hero 12 Black

The Hero 12 Black doesn’t have magnetic mounting

GoPro Hero 13 Black in the hand

The GoPro Hero 13 offers a bigger battery

A photo of the GoPro Hero 12 Black

The Hero 12 Black makes for a solid budget option if you don’t care so much about magnetic mounting and the new lenses