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Action camera comparison

Insta360 Ace Pro vs Insta360 X5 8K 360

Compare video, stabilisation, battery and durability.

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Insta360 Ace Pro

Insta360 Ace Pro

  • 179.8 g.
  • Screen: Front: 96 × 128 pixels; flip touchscreen: 240 × 400 pixels.
  • Camera type: Standard action camera.
  • Aperture: f/2.6.
  • Photo max resolution: 8064 × 6048 pixels (4:3).
KSh 58,000Out of Stock
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Insta360 X5 8K 360 Camera

Insta360 X5 8K 360 Camera

  • 200 g.
  • Screen: 440 × 696 pixels.
  • 30 W rated wired charging power.
  • Wi-Fi 5 support.
  • Camera type: 360 camera.
KSh 61,000In Stock
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Our quick verdict

The Insta360 Ace Pro is lighter (179.8 g), while the Insta360 X5 8K 360 Camera has frame rates of up to 60 fps.

Weight

Insta360 Ace Pro
179.8 g
Insta360 X5 8K 360 Camera
200 g

Display

Insta360 Ace Pro
Front: 96 × 128 pixels; flip touchscreen: 240 × 400 pixels
Insta360 X5 8K 360 Camera
440 × 696 pixels

Camera

Insta360 Ace Pro
Camera type: Standard action camera
Insta360 X5 8K 360 Camera
Camera type: 360 camera

Aperture

Insta360 Ace Pro
F/2.6
Insta360 X5 8K 360 Camera
F2.0

Photo max resolution

Insta360 Ace Pro
8064 × 6048 pixels (4:3)
Insta360 X5 8K 360 Camera
Approx. 72MP (11904x5952), approx. 18MP (5888x2944)

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Insta360 Ace Pro

  • Lighter: 179.8 g (vs 200 g).
  • Screen: Front: 96 × 128 pixels; flip touchscreen: 240 × 400 pixels.

Insta360 X5 8K 360 Camera

  • Higher frame rate: up to 60 fps (vs 24 fps).
  • Screen: 440 × 696 pixels.

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PriorityInsta360 Ace ProInsta360 X5 8K 360 Camera
CameraCamera type: Standard action cameraCamera type: 360 camera
Display0.89-inch displayLCD display
Weight179.8 g200 g
Water resistanceUp to 10m with battery and USB covers securely closedIPX8 water and dust resistance
ApertureF/2.6F2.0
Photo max resolution8064 × 6048 pixels (4:3)Approx. 72MP (11904x5952), approx. 18MP (5888x2944)

Detailed comparison

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General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationInsta360 Ace ProInsta360 X5 8K 360 Camera
BrandInsta360Insta360
ModelAce ProX5

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationInsta360 Ace ProInsta360 X5 8K 360 Camera
Dimensions71.90 × 52.15 × 38.50mm (W × H × D)46×124.5×38.2mm (1.8×4.9×1.5in)
Weight179.8g200g (7.1oz)

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationInsta360 Ace ProInsta360 X5 8K 360 Camera
DisplayFront status screen and flip touchscreenLCD touchscreen
Screen sizeFront: 0.89 inches; flip touchscreen: 2.42 inches1.33 × 2.11in (33.9 × 53.7mm) (2.5in)
Screen resolutionFront: 96 × 128 pixels; flip touchscreen: 240 × 400 pixels440 × 696 pixels

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationInsta360 Ace ProInsta360 X5 8K 360 Camera
Charging—80% in 20 mins (9V 3A) 100% in 35 mins (9V 3A) *Tested in 77°F (25°C) lab environment, camera powered off with a PD3.0 PPS certified 30W USB-C charger. Charging time may vary under different conditions.

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationInsta360 Ace ProInsta360 X5 8K 360 Camera
USB—Type-C USB 3.0
Bluetooth—BLE 5.2
Wi-Fi—5GHz 802.11a/n/ac

Durability

Durability specifications comparison
SpecificationInsta360 Ace ProInsta360 X5 8K 360 Camera
Water resistanceUp to 10m with battery and USB covers securely closed; separate compatible dive case extends underwater use to 60mIPX8; Camera only: 49ft (15m) With Dive Case: 197ft (60m)

Identity & body

Identity & body specifications comparison
SpecificationInsta360 Ace ProInsta360 X5 8K 360 Camera
Camera typeStandard action camera360 camera
Released—22 April 2025
Operating temperature—-4°F (-20°C) to 104°F (40°C)

Camera & imaging

Camera & imaging specifications comparison
SpecificationInsta360 Ace ProInsta360 X5 8K 360 Camera
MegapixelsUp to 48MP72 / 18 MP (mode dependent)
Sensor size1/1.3 inch1/1.28 inches
Aperturef/2.6F2.0
Photo max resolution8064 × 6048 pixels (4:3)Approx. 72MP (11904x5952) Approx. 18MP (5888x2944)
Photo formatsJPG and DNG RAWINSP (can export via mobile app or Studio desktop software) DNG
Video max resolution8K at 24fps (7680 × 4320, 16:9)360: 8K at 30 fps; single-lens: 4K at 60 fps
Video modes / frame rates16:9 recording: 8K/24fps; 4K up to 120fps; 1080p up to 240fps360 recording: Video Mode: 8K: 7680x3840@30/25/24fps 5.7K+: 5760x2880@30/25/24fps 5.7K: 5760x2880@60/50/48/30/25/24fps 4K: 3840x1920@120/100/60/50/48/30/25/24fps InstaFrame 2.0 (flat video): 4K: 3840×2160@30/25/24fps 1080p: 1920×1080@30/25/24fps InstaFrame 2.0 (360 video): 5.7K+: 5760×2880@30/25/24fps PureVideo Mode: 8K: 7680×3840@30/25/24fps 5.7K: 5760×2880@30/25/24fps 4K: 3840×2160@30/25/24fps Single-lens / flat recording: Video Mode: 4K: 3840x2160@60/50/30/25/24fps 2.7K: 2720x1536@60/50/30/25/24fps 1080p: 1920x1080@120/100/60/50/30/25/24fps FreeFrame Video: 4K: 3840x3840@30/25/24fps 2.7K: 2720x2720@60/50/30/25/24fps 1080p: 1920x1080@60/50/30/25/24fps Me Mode: 4K: 3840x2160@30/25/24fps 2.7K: 2720x1536@120/100/60/50/30/25/24fps 1080p: 1920x1080@120/100/60/50/30/25/24fps PureVideo Mode: 4K: 3840×2160@30/25/24fps 2.7K: 2720×1536@30/25/24fps 1080p: 1920×1080@30/25/24fps
Slow motion4K up to 120fps or 1080p up to 240fps360 recording up to 4K at 120 fps; single-lens recording up to 4K at 60 fps
Video formats / codecsMP4; H.264 or H.265360°: INSV Single-Lens: MP4; H.264, H.265
Shooting modesPhoto, HDR Photo, Interval, Burst; Video, FreeFrame, PureVideo, Slow Motion, Starlapse, Timelapse, TimeShift, Loop Recording and Pre-recordingVideo: 360: Video (built-in Active HDR), PureVideo, InstaFrame 2.0, Timelapse, TimeShift, Bullet Time, Loop Recording, Road Mode Single-Lens: Video, FreeFrame Video, Me Mode, Loop Recording, PureVideo Photo: Photo (optional HDR), Interval, Starlapse, Burst
Sensor—Dual sensors; triple AI chip system
Field of view (FOV)—360° spherical capture; single-lens FOV depends on mode
35mm equivalent focal length—6mm
Color profiles / HDR—Vivid, Standard, Flat; I-Log supported
Stabilization—FlowState stabilization
Horizon leveling / lock—360° Horizon Lock

Platform & storage

Platform & storage specifications comparison
SpecificationInsta360 Ace ProInsta360 X5 8K 360 Camera
Operating system / platform—Insta360 camera firmware; Insta360 app and Studio
Internal storage—No built-in recording storage
Memory card / expandable storage—UHS-I V30 speed class or higher

Battery

Battery specifications comparison
SpecificationInsta360 Ace ProInsta360 X5 8K 360 Camera
Battery capacity—2400mAh
Battery life / runtime—8K@30fps: Approx. 93 minutes 8K@24fps: Approx. 115 minutes in Endurance Mode 5.7K@30fps: Approx. 135 minutes 5.7K@24fps: Approx. 208 minutes in Endurance Mode *Measured at 77°F (25°C) in a laboratory environment with the camera settings: Wi-Fi set to Auto, Standard bitrate, AdaptiveTone off, and AI Highlights Assistant off. Actual battery life may vary under different conditions.

Sensors & ecosystem

Sensors & ecosystem specifications comparison
SpecificationInsta360 Ace ProInsta360 X5 8K 360 Camera
Sensors—Six-axis gyroscope
Companion app / compatibility—Insta360 app (iOS / Android), Insta360 Studio (Windows / macOS); feature support depends on device and software version
Mounting / accessory system—1/4-inch thread and quick-release mounting point
Colors—Midnight Black and Satin White

Camera system

Camera system specifications comparison
SpecificationInsta360 Ace ProInsta360 X5 8K 360 Camera
Focus range—23.6in (0.6m)
ISO range—100–6400
Shutter speed—Photo: 1/8000 - 120s; Video: 1/8000 - to the limit of frames per second
Exposure control / compensation—±4EV
White balance—2000K-10000K

Video capture

Video capture specifications comparison
SpecificationInsta360 Ace ProInsta360 X5 8K 360 Camera
Colour profiles / log encoding—Vivid, Standard, Flat
Maximum video bitrate—180Mbps
Video codec / encoding—H.264, H.265

Photo capture

Photo capture specifications comparison
SpecificationInsta360 Ace ProInsta360 X5 8K 360 Camera
Photo modes—Photo (optional HDR), Interval, Starlapse, Burst

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationInsta360 Ace ProInsta360 X5 8K 360 Camera
Audio modes—· Auto Wind Noise Reduction (two strengths); · Voice Enhancement; · Stereo; · 360° Audio
Audio format—48 kHz, 16bit, AAC

Similarities

  • Both record 8K video.
  • Both use 24fps (video modes / frame rates).
  • Both use MP4 (video formats / codecs).
  • Both are made by Insta360.

In summary

Get the Insta360 Ace Pro if you want a lighter build, or the Insta360 X5 8K 360 Camera if you would rather have frame rates of up to 60 fps.

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