Another year, another GoPro. But is the Hero 13 Black actually worth the upgrade — or just more marketing gloss?

We break down what’s new, what actually matters, and where GoPro still falls short — especially for folks who live and shoot outdoors.

🧭 What You’ll Learn:

The real difference the new 1-inch sensor makes in the field

8K at 30fps — when it helps, and when it overheats

Why HyperSmooth 6.0 might finally kill the gimbal

What’s still frustrating: battery life, thermal limits, and menus

Whether you should upgrade from Hero 12 — or wait