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Insta360 Ace Pro vs GoPro Max 2

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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GoPro Max 2

GoPro Max 2

  • 195 g.
  • 1.82 inch screen.
  • Wi-Fi 6 support.
  • Camera type: 360 camera.
  • 1,960 mAh battery capacity.
KSh 66,000In Stock
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Our quick verdict

The Insta360 Ace Pro has a larger 1/1.3-inch sensor for cleaner low-light footage and is waterproof to 10 m without a case and lighter (179.8 g), while the GoPro Max 2 has built-in GPS for speed and route data, replaceable lenses and a larger 1.82-inch screen.

Weight

Insta360 Ace Pro
179.8 g
GoPro Max 2
195 g

Camera

Insta360 Ace Pro
Camera type: Standard action camera
GoPro Max 2
Camera type: 360 camera

Display

Insta360 Ace Pro
0.89-inch display
GoPro Max 2
1.82-inch LCD display

Aperture

Insta360 Ace Pro
F/2.6
GoPro Max 2
F1.8

Photo max resolution

Insta360 Ace Pro
8064 × 6048 pixels (4:3)
GoPro Max 2
360: 29MP (7680x3840), single-Lens: 12MP (4000x3000)

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Insta360 Ace Pro

  • Larger 1/1.3-inch sensor (vs 1/2.3-inch) for cleaner low-light footage.
  • Waterproof to 10 m without a case (vs 5 m).
  • Lighter: 179.8 g (vs 195 g).

GoPro Max 2

  • Larger 1.82-inch screen (vs 0.89-inch).
  • Built-in GPS for speed, route and location data.
  • Replaceable lenses.
  • Works with a wireless microphone.
  • Voice control.
  • Higher frame rate: up to 60 fps (vs 24 fps).

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PriorityInsta360 Ace ProGoPro Max 2
CameraCamera type: Standard action cameraCamera type: 360 camera
Display0.89-inch display1.82-inch LCD display
Weight179.8 g195 g
Water resistanceUp to 10m with battery and USB covers securely closed5m (16-ft.)
ApertureF/2.6F1.8
Photo max resolution8064 × 6048 pixels (4:3)360: 29MP (7680x3840), single-Lens: 12MP (4000x3000)

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationInsta360 Ace ProGoPro Max 2
BrandInsta360GoPro
ModelAce ProMAX2

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationInsta360 Ace ProGoPro Max 2
Dimensions71.90 × 52.15 × 38.50mm (W × H × D)(W) 64.0mm x (H) 69.7mm x (D) 48.7mm
Weight179.8g195g

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationInsta360 Ace ProGoPro Max 2
DisplayFront status screen and flip touchscreen1.82-inch LCD touchscreen
Screen sizeFront: 0.89 inches; flip touchscreen: 2.42 inchesTouchscreen: 1.82 inches
Screen resolutionFront: 96 × 128 pixels; flip touchscreen: 240 × 400 pixels—

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationInsta360 Ace ProGoPro Max 2
Charging—USB-C charging; battery charging pauses while recording from an external power source

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationInsta360 Ace ProGoPro Max 2
USB—USB-C (3.0)
Bluetooth—BLE 5.3
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 6; 2.4GHZ; 5GHz; 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
GPS—Yes

Durability

Durability specifications comparison
SpecificationInsta360 Ace ProGoPro Max 2
Water resistanceUp to 10m with battery and USB covers securely closed; separate compatible dive case extends underwater use to 60m5m (16-ft.)

Identity & body

Identity & body specifications comparison
SpecificationInsta360 Ace ProGoPro Max 2
Camera typeStandard action camera360 camera
Released—2025
Operating temperature—-10° C - 35° C

Camera & imaging

Camera & imaging specifications comparison
SpecificationInsta360 Ace ProGoPro Max 2
MegapixelsUp to 48MP360: 29 MP; single-lens: 12 MP
Sensor size1/1.3 inch1/2.3-inch
Aperturef/2.6F1.8
Photo max resolution8064 × 6048 pixels (4:3)360: 29MP (7680x3840) Single-Lens: 12MP (4000x3000)
Photo formatsJPG and DNG RAW.36P.JPG.GPR
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: 8K: (7680x3840) @ 30/25/24 fps 5.6K: (5376x2688) @ 60/50/30/25 fps 4K: (3328x1664) @ 100/90/60/50 fps Single-Lens: 4K: (16:9) (3840x2160) @ 60/50/30/25/24 fps 4K: (9:16) (2160x3840) @ 60/50/30/25/24 fps 4K: (4:3) (4000x3000) @ 60/50/30/25/24 fps 1080p: (16:9) (1920x1080) @ 60/50 fps 1080p: (9:16) (1080x1920) @ 60/50 fps
Slow motion4K up to 120fps or 1080p up to 240fps3x - 4K100
Video formats / codecsMP4; H.264 or H.265360:.360; single-lens: MP4; H.265 / HEVC
Shooting modesPhoto, HDR Photo, Interval, Burst; Video, FreeFrame, PureVideo, Slow Motion, Starlapse, Timelapse, TimeShift, Loop Recording and Pre-recording360: Video, POV, Selfie, Looping Single-Lens: Video 360: Photo, Burst Photo, Night Photo Single-Lens: Photo 360: TimeWarp, Time Lapse, Night Lapse, Star Trails, Light Painting, Vehicle Lights Single-Lens: TimeWarp
Sensor—1/2.3"
Lens—Two replaceable lenses; Max HyperView, Max SuperView, Ultra Wide, Wide and Linear digital lenses
Field of view (FOV)—360° spherical capture; up to 180° in 4K60 single-lens Max HyperView
35mm equivalent focal length—Min = 14mm Max = 26mm
Color profiles / HDR—Natural, Vibrant, Flat; 8-Bit 10-Bit; GP-Log with LUT
Stabilization—Max HyperSmooth with 360° Horizon Lock
Horizon leveling / lock—360° Horizon Lock

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationInsta360 Ace ProGoPro Max 2
Speakers—Built-in speaker
Microphones—6-microphones
External microphone support—Bluetooth wireless audio support
Audio modes—360 Audio; Stereo

Platform & storage

Platform & storage specifications comparison
SpecificationInsta360 Ace ProGoPro Max 2
Operating system / platform—GoPro camera firmware; GoPro Quik companion app
Chipset / processor—GP2
Internal storage—No built-in recording storage; microSD required
Memory card / expandable storage—1x microSD™ rated class A2 V30 or higher

Battery

Battery specifications comparison
SpecificationInsta360 Ace ProGoPro Max 2
Battery capacity—1960mAh Enduro Battery

Sensors & ecosystem

Sensors & ecosystem specifications comparison
SpecificationInsta360 Ace ProGoPro Max 2
Companion app / compatibility—GoPro Quik app (iOS / Android); GoPro Labs
Mounting / accessory system—Built-In Mounting with Folding Fingers ¼-20 Mount Magnetic Latch Mount (compatible)

Camera system

Camera system specifications comparison
SpecificationInsta360 Ace ProGoPro Max 2
ISO range—Video: 100-6400; Photo: 100-3200; Night: 100-800
Shutter speed—Video: 1/7680 - to the limit of frames per second; Photo: Auto, 1/125 - 1/2000
Exposure control / compensation—2+/-
White balance—2300K - 6500K

Video capture

Video capture specifications comparison
SpecificationInsta360 Ace ProGoPro Max 2
Colour bit depth—8-Bit; 10-Bit
Colour profiles / log encoding—Natural, Vibrant, Flat
Maximum video bitrate—120Mbps
Video codec / encoding—H.265 (HEVC)

Photo capture

Photo capture specifications comparison
SpecificationInsta360 Ace ProGoPro Max 2
Photo modes—360: Photo, Burst Photo, Night Photo; Single-Lens: Photo
Burst photo rates—360: 29MP Photos @ 5/1, 10/1, 10/3; 30/3, 30/6
Frame grabs from video—Up to 12MP from 4K (4:3) Video

Display and controls

Display and controls specifications comparison
SpecificationInsta360 Ace ProGoPro Max 2
Voice control—13 Commands; 11 Languages with 6 accents

Similarities

  • Both record 8K video.
  • Both use MP4 (video formats / codecs).

In summary

Get the Insta360 Ace Pro if you want a larger 1/1.3-inch sensor for cleaner low-light footage and waterproofing to 10 m without a case, or the GoPro Max 2 if you would rather have built-in GPS for speed and route data and replaceable lenses.

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