What microSD Card Does the GoPro HERO13 Black Need? V30, U3, and 1TB Explained

GoPro says HERO13 Black needs a brand-name microSD card rated V30, UHS-3, or higher. The camera supports microSD, microSDHC, and microSDXC cards with capacities up to 1TB.

Is V30 enough?

Yes. V30 is part of GoPro’s stated minimum requirement for HERO13 Black. A V30 card guarantees at least 30 MB/s sustained video writing.

Is U3 the same thing as V30?

They are different rating systems, but both describe minimum write performance. GoPro accepts either V30 or UHS Speed Class 3 as the relevant minimum rating.

Can you use a 1TB card?

Yes. GoPro currently lists support for capacities up to 1TB.

Do you need V60 or V90?

GoPro does not list V60 or V90 as a general HERO13 Black requirement. Faster cards can be useful for file transfers or other devices, but HERO13 Black’s published minimum is V30 or UHS-3.

Should you use any random V30 card?

GoPro recommends using a brand-name card and maintains a list of tested or recommended cards. Matching the speed label is important, but reliability matters too because action cameras can create long high-bitrate files in heat, cold, vibration, and motion.

Read the general guide to V30, V60, V90, UHS-I, and UHS-II.