Upgrade Guide
GoPro HERO13 Black→GoPro MAX2
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Situational
One clear hardware improvement over the HERO13 Black. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.
What's new in the MAX2
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Generation1 year newer (2025 vs 2024)
Unchanged or similar
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ResolutionSimilar (29MP)
Suitability by genre
Base scores — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. The Upgrade Checker adjusts them for your skill level.
| Genre | HERO13 Black | MAX2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Travel | -0.3 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | -0.8 | ||
| Filmmaking | -0.3 | ||
| Documentary | -0.1 | ||
| Landscape | -0.1 | ||
| Underwater | -0.6 |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | HERO13 Black | MAX2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £380 | £449 | |
| Released | 2024 | 2025 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 1/1.9" CMOS | 1/2.3" (×2) | |
| Resolution | 27MP | 29MP | ↑ |
| Video | 5.3K 60fps, 4K 120fps, 10-bit GP-Log | 8K 360° 30fps, 10-bit GP-Log | |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus (ultra-wide); varies with lens mod | — | |
| Stabilisation | HyperSmooth 6.0 (EIS) | Max HyperSmooth with 360° Horizon Lock (EIS) | |
| Burst Rate | 27MP RAW burst | — | |
| Battery Life | ~80 min at 5.3K/30p (Enduro battery) | — | |
| Weight | 159g (with battery) | 195g | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | |
| Viewfinder | 2.27" rear touchscreen + 1.4" front display | — | |
| Screen | 2.27" rear touchscreen; 1.4" front colour display | — | |
| Mount | Fixed lens (12–39 mm-eq f/2.5) | Fixed dual lens (360°, replaceable lenses) | |
| Memory Cards | 1× microSD (A2 V30) | 1× microSD (A2 V30) |
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