GoPro’s newest flagship just landed where your budget might finally say “fine, hit checkout.” The Hero 13 Black bundle just dropped by $100 at Best Buy, bringing the full package down to $379, which, for a current-gen GoPro, is about as friendly as the pricing gets without waiting for end-of-life clearance sales. And unlike a lot of bundles that throw in filler, this one actually includes gear you’d buy anyway.
You’re looking at two extra Enduro batteries, a 64GBSanDisk microSD card, a floating grip, official mounts, a carrying case, basically, everything you need to unbox and start shooting without scrambling for accessories later. When you do the math, you’re effectively getting close to $100 worth of extras baked in. Let’s talk specifics.
Unpacking The Hero 13 Bundle - What Makes It Tick?
The Hero 13 has proven itself over the past few months. The interchangeable lens system works as advertised - ultra-wide, macro, and anamorphic options that auto-detect when attached. The magnetic Latch mounting system iswayless annoying than the old buckle setup, especially when you’re trying to move the camera between different mounts quickly.
Battery life is solid with the new 1900mAh Enduro cells. You’re looking at about 2 hours for 4K recording, 2.5 hours for 1080p. Having two batteries in the bundle means you’re able to use the camera for longer shoots without fretting too much over the power.
The stabilization is super impressive - HyperSmooth 6.0 keeps things smooth when you’re getting bounced around on rough terrain or during high-impact activities. The horizon lock feature is another nice touch, keeping your footage level even when the camera gets turned completely upside down.
What’s Included With The Bundle
Here’s what Best Buy includes:
The floating grip alone retails for around $30, and quality microSD cards run $20-30. The case and mounting hardware add another $40-50 in value.You’d spend close to the bundle price just getting these basics separately.
How The Performance Checks Out
The Hero 13 handles most shooting scenarios without much trouble.Video performance holds up well at 5.3K 60fps and 4K 120fps without the dropped frames or overheating problems that used to plague older GoPros. That 400fps burst mode comes in handy for capturing epic wipeouts or trick attempts insuper-slowmotion, the kind of footage that makes boring crashes look cinematic.
Low-light performance is still the main weak point here.The sensor hasn’t changed much in recent generations, so indoor or evening footage can get pretty noisy. But for outdoor activities and well-lit scenarios, the image quality is definitely solid.
This $100 discount brings the Hero 13 bundle to around where the Hero 12 was selling before it got discontinued. GoPro doesn’t usually discount their cameras much until they’re getting ready to launch the next generation. Since the Hero 14 probably won’t show up until fall, this $100 off deal might be available for a couple more days (but don’t hold me to that).
If you already own a Hero 11 or 12, the upgrade probably isn’t urgent unless you specifically want the lens mods or better battery life. Because to be frank, the image quality improvements are mostly incremental rather than revolutionary.
If you feel like this might be a good fit for you, head on over to the official Best Buy website and add this baby to the cart before they pull the rug on this discount.
