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GoPro HERO13 BlackvsGoPro MAX2vsInsta360 Ace Pro 2

3 video cameras lined up on the specs we could confirm from the makers' pages and independent reviews. Launch prices run from $400 (GoPro HERO13 Black) to $500 (GoPro MAX2).

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Intro

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Biggest differences

  • Waterproof depth

    Insta360 Ace Pro 2 leads

    2.4×

    higher is better

    • GoPro MAX25 m
    • Insta360 Ace Pro 212 m
    • GoPro HERO13 Black10 m

  • Sensor size

    Insta360 Ace Pro 2 leads

    +79%

    higher is better

    • GoPro MAX20.43 in
    • Insta360 Ace Pro 20.77 in
    • GoPro HERO13 Black0.53 in

  • Max video bitrate

    GoPro MAX2 leads

    2.5×

    higher is better

    • GoPro MAX2300 Mbps
    • Insta360 Ace Pro 2180 Mbps
    • GoPro HERO13 Black120 Mbps

  • Max frame rate

    Insta360 Ace Pro 2 & GoPro HERO13 Black tie for the lead

    2.4×

    higher is better

    • GoPro MAX2100 fps
    • Insta360 Ace Pro 2240 fps
    • GoPro HERO13 Black240 fps

Where each one wins

  • GoPro MAX2

    • Aperture
    • Max video resolution
    • Max video bitrate
    • Color bit depth
    • Width
    • Battery capacity
    • GPS
    • Wi-Fi standard
    • Live streaming resolution
    • External microphone

  • Insta360 Ace Pro 2

    • Sensor size
    • Field of view
    • Max video resolution
    • Max frame rate at 4K
    • Max frame rate
    • Max photo resolution
    • Rear screen size
    • Waterproof depth
    • Min operating temperature
    • Max operating temperature
    • Claimed max recording time
    • External microphone

  • GoPro HERO13 Black

    • Launch price
    • Max frame rate at 4K
    • Max frame rate
    • Color bit depth
    • Front screen size
    • Weight
    • Height
    • Depth
    • GPS
    • Wi-Fi standard
    • Live streaming resolution

What all 3 have

  • Log profile✓
  • Image stabilizationIn-camera
  • Horizon lock✓
  • Rear touchscreen✓
  • Removable battery✓
  • Memory card slot✓

Every spec

Red marks the better value in each row.

Overview

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Overview specs

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Release date

  • 2025-09
  • 2024-10
  • 2024-09

Launch price

  • 499.99 USD
  • 449 USD
  • 399.99 USD

Sensor & lens

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Sensor & lens specs

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Sensor size

  • 0.43 in
  • 0.77 in
  • 0.53 in

Aperture

  • 1.8 f
  • 2.6 f
  • 2.5 f

Field of view

  • Not published
  • 157 °
  • 156 °1

Video

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Video specs

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Max video resolution

  • 8K
  • 8K
  • 5.3K

Max frame rate at 4K

  • 100 fps
  • 120 fps
  • 120 fps2

Max frame rate

  • 100 fps
  • 240 fps3
  • 240 fps4

Max video bitrate

  • 300 Mbps5
  • 180 Mbps
  • 120 Mbps

Video codecs

  • HEVC
  • H.264, HEVC
  • HEVC

Color bit depth

  • 10-bit
  • 8-bit
  • 10-bit6

Log profile

  • Yes
  • Yes
  • Yes

HDR video

  • Not published
  • Yes
  • Yes7

Time-lapse modes

  • Time-lapse, night-lapse, star trails, light painting
  • Time-lapse, hyperlapse, night-lapse, star trails
  • Hyperlapse

Pre-recording

  • Not published
  • Yes8
  • Yes

Max digital zoom

  • Not published
  • 2 x
  • 2 x

Photo

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Photo specs

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Max photo resolution

  • 29 MP
  • 50 MP
  • 27.13 MP

RAW photos

  • Not published
  • Yes
  • Yes

Stabilization

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Stabilization specs

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Image stabilization

  • In-camera
  • In-camera
  • In-camera

Horizon lock

  • Yes
  • Yes
  • Yes

Screens

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Screens specs

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Rear screen size

  • 1.82 in
  • 2.5 in
  • 2.27 in

Front screen size

  • Not published
  • 0 in
  • 1.4 in

Rear screen brightness

  • Not published
  • 900 nits
  • Not published

Rear touchscreen

  • Yes
  • Yes
  • Yes

Front touchscreen

  • Not published
  • No
  • No

Body & durability

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Body & durability specs

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Weight

  • 195 g
  • 184 g
  • 159 g9

Width

  • 64 mm
  • 73.2 mm
  • 71.8 mm

Height

  • 69.7 mm
  • 53.7 mm
  • 50.8 mm

Depth

  • 48.7 mm
  • 39.5 mm
  • 33.6 mm

Waterproof depth

  • 5 m
  • 12 m
  • 10 m

Waterproof depth with case

  • Not published
  • 60 m
  • 60 m

Min operating temperature

  • Not published
  • -20 °C
  • -10 °C

Max operating temperature

  • Not published
  • 45 °C
  • 35 °C

Battery

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Battery specs

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Battery capacity

  • 1,960 mAh
  • 1,800 mAh
  • 1,900 mAh

Claimed max recording time

  • Not published
  • 180 min10
  • 150 min11

Removable battery

  • Yes
  • Yes
  • Yes

Claimed recording time at 4K

  • Not published
  • Not published
  • 90 min12

Storage

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Storage specs

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Built-in storage

  • Not published
  • 0 GB
  • 0 GB

Memory card slot

  • Yes
  • Yes
  • Yes

Max memory card size

  • 1,024 GB
  • 1,024 GB
  • Not published

Connectivity

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Connectivity specs

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GPS

  • Built-in
  • None
  • Built-in

Wi-Fi standard

  • Wi-Fi 6
  • Wi-Fi 5
  • Wi-Fi 6

Live streaming resolution

  • 1080p13
  • None
  • 1080p

Audio

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External microphone

  • Built-in14
  • Built-in
  • Accessory15
Notes on 15 values — test conditions and caveats
  1. 1GoPro HERO13 Black, Field of view: The widest 156° view is in the full-sensor 8:7 mode; other aspect ratios are narrower.
  2. 2GoPro HERO13 Black, Max frame rate at 4K: 4K at 120 fps is in the 16:9 aspect ratio; the full-sensor 8:7 4K mode tops out at a lower frame rate.
  3. 3Insta360 Ace Pro 2, Max frame rate: 240 fps is only available in Slow Motion mode at 1080p.
  4. 4GoPro HERO13 Black, Max frame rate: 240 fps is the top continuous rate; Burst Slo-Mo goes higher but only records 15-second clips at 720p.
  5. 5GoPro MAX2, Max video bitrate: 300 Mbps recording needs the optional GoPro Labs firmware; out of the box the maximum is 120 Mbps.
  6. 6GoPro HERO13 Black, Color bit depth: 10-bit colour is available when recording at 4K and higher resolutions.
  7. 7GoPro HERO13 Black, HDR video: HDR video works only up to 5.3K at 30 fps and 4K at 60 fps, not in high-frame-rate modes.
  8. 8Insta360 Ace Pro 2, Pre-recording: Pre-Recording is limited to 1440p or lower resolution.
  9. 9GoPro HERO13 Black, Weight: GoPro's figure includes the battery and the built-in mounting fingers; the camera weighs 125 g without the battery.
  10. 10Insta360 Ace Pro 2, Claimed max recording time: 180 min is claimed for 1080p24 in Endurance Mode, not for 4K.
  11. 11GoPro HERO13 Black, Claimed max recording time: GoPro's claim is 'more than 2.5 hours' recording 1080p30 on the Enduro battery; 4K30 and 5.3K30 last about 1.5 hours.
  12. 12GoPro HERO13 Black, Claimed recording time at 4K: GoPro claims over 1.5 hours of continuous 4K30 recording on one Enduro battery.
  13. 13GoPro MAX2, Live streaming resolution: Live streaming on the Max2 requires a paid GoPro subscription.
  14. 14GoPro MAX2, External microphone: External mics pair directly over Bluetooth (e.g. AirPods); the body has no 3.5mm mic jack.
  15. 15GoPro HERO13 Black, External microphone: An external mic needs GoPro's Media Mod or Pro 3.5mm Mic Adapter, sold separately.

Waterproof depth

Insta360 Ace Pro 2 leads here (2.4× between best and worst; higher is better).

GoPro HERO13 Black: 10 m · GoPro MAX2: 5 m · Insta360 Ace Pro 2: 12 m

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Waterproof depth

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Sensor size

Insta360 Ace Pro 2 leads here (+79% between best and worst; higher is better).

GoPro HERO13 Black: 0.53 in · GoPro MAX2: 0.43 in · Insta360 Ace Pro 2: 0.77 in

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Sensor size

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Max video bitrate

GoPro MAX2 leads here (2.5× between best and worst; higher is better).

GoPro HERO13 Black: 120 Mbps · GoPro MAX2: 300 Mbps · Insta360 Ace Pro 2: 180 Mbps

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Max video bitrate

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Max frame rate

GoPro HERO13 Black and Insta360 Ace Pro 2 lead here (2.4× between best and worst; higher is better).

GoPro HERO13 Black: 240 fps · GoPro MAX2: 100 fps · Insta360 Ace Pro 2: 240 fps

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Max photo resolution

Insta360 Ace Pro 2 leads here (+84% between best and worst; higher is better).

GoPro HERO13 Black: 27.13 MP · GoPro MAX2: 29 MP · Insta360 Ace Pro 2: 50 MP

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Max photo resolution

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Where each one wins

GoPro HERO13 Black wins on Front screen size, Weight, Height and Depth.

GoPro MAX2 wins on Battery capacity, Aperture, Max video bitrate and Width.

Insta360 Ace Pro 2 wins on Sensor size, Waterproof depth, Claimed max recording time, Field of view and Max photo resolution.

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Where each one wins

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The Verdict

On the specs we can rank, Insta360 Ace Pro 2 wins most often (8). Pick GoPro HERO13 Black for Front screen size and GoPro MAX2 for Battery capacity. GoPro HERO13 Black had the lowest launch price.

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Verdict

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FAQ

Which is the cheapest of the 3?

GoPro HERO13 Black, at a launch price of $400; GoPro MAX2 was the most expensive at $500.

Which is best on Waterproof depth?

Insta360 Ace Pro 2 (12 m).

Which is best on Sensor size?

Insta360 Ace Pro 2 (0.77 in).

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