No. GoPro HERO12 Black batteries do not work in HERO13 Black. GoPro redesigned the battery and battery connection for HERO13 Black.
What battery does HERO13 Black use?
HERO13 Black uses a new 1900mAh Enduro battery. GoPro says the connector is specific to HERO13 Black and that the battery is not compatible with previous GoPro cameras.
Why did the battery change?
GoPro says the higher-capacity battery and redesigned connection improve power efficiency and runtime across a wide range of temperatures.
How long does the HERO13 battery last?
GoPro’s laboratory figures list more than 1.5 hours of continuous recording at 5.3K30 or 4K30, and more than 2.5 hours at 1080p30 under its specified test conditions.
Can you use a HERO13 battery in HERO12 Black?
No. Compatibility fails in both directions because the HERO13 battery has a different physical connection design.
Does the HERO12 Dual Battery Charger work with HERO13 batteries?
Do not assume so. GoPro sells a HERO13-specific Dual Battery Charger designed for the new 1900mAh batteries.
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