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GoPro MAX2vsInsta360 X5vsInsta360 Ace Pro 2

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Biggest differences

  • Waterproof depth

    Insta360 X5 leads

    3×

    higher is better

    • GoPro MAX25 m
    • Insta360 X515 m
    • Insta360 Ace Pro 212 m

  • Sensor size

    Insta360 X5 leads

    +81%

    higher is better

    • GoPro MAX20.43 in
    • Insta360 X50.78 in
    • Insta360 Ace Pro 20.77 in

  • Max photo resolution

    Insta360 X5 leads

    2.48×

    higher is better

    • GoPro MAX229 MP
    • Insta360 X572 MP
    • Insta360 Ace Pro 250 MP

  • Max frame rate

    Insta360 Ace Pro 2 leads

    2.4×

    higher is better

    • GoPro MAX2100 fps
    • Insta360 X5—
    • Insta360 Ace Pro 2240 fps

Where each one wins

  • GoPro MAX2

    • Aperture
    • Max video bitrate
    • Color bit depth
    • GPS
    • Wi-Fi standard
    • Live streaming resolution

  • Insta360 X5

    • Sensor size
    • Field of view
    • Max frame rate at 4K
    • Max photo resolution
    • Rear screen size
    • Width
    • Depth
    • Waterproof depth
    • Battery capacity
    • Claimed max recording time

  • Insta360 Ace Pro 2

    • Launch price
    • Max frame rate at 4K
    • Max frame rate
    • Rear screen size
    • Weight
    • Height
    • Max operating temperature

What all 3 have

  • Max video resolution8K
  • Log profile✓
  • Image stabilizationIn-camera
  • Horizon lock✓
  • Rear touchscreen✓
  • Removable battery✓
  • Memory card slot✓
  • Max memory card size1,024 GB
  • External microphoneBuilt-in

Every spec

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Overview

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Release date

  • 2025-09
  • 2025-04
  • 2024-10

Launch price

  • 499.99 USD
  • 549.99 USD
  • 449 USD

Sensor & lens

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Sensor & lens specs

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Sensor size

  • 0.43 in
  • 0.78 in
  • 0.77 in

Aperture

  • 1.8 f
  • 2 f
  • 2.6 f

Field of view

  • Not published
  • 170 °1
  • 157 °

Video

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Max video resolution

  • 8K
  • 8K
  • 8K

Max frame rate at 4K

  • 100 fps
  • 120 fps2
  • 120 fps

Max frame rate

  • 100 fps
  • —
  • 240 fps3

Max video bitrate

  • 300 Mbps4
  • 180 Mbps
  • 180 Mbps

Video codecs

  • HEVC
  • H.264, HEVC
  • H.264, HEVC

Color bit depth

  • 10-bit
  • 8-bit
  • 8-bit

Log profile

  • Yes
  • Yes5
  • Yes

HDR video

  • Not published
  • Yes6
  • Yes

Time-lapse modes

  • Time-lapse, night-lapse, star trails, light painting
  • Time-lapse, star trails7
  • Time-lapse, hyperlapse, night-lapse, star trails

Pre-recording

  • Not published
  • Yes8
  • Yes9

Max digital zoom

  • Not published
  • Not published
  • 2 x

Photo

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Max photo resolution

  • 29 MP
  • 72 MP
  • 50 MP

RAW photos

  • Not published
  • Yes
  • Yes

Stabilization

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Image stabilization

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

Horizon lock

  • Yes
  • Yes
  • Yes

Screens

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Rear screen size

  • 1.82 in
  • 2.5 in
  • 2.5 in

Front screen size

  • Not published
  • 0 in
  • 0 in

Rear screen brightness

  • Not published
  • Not published
  • 900 nits

Rear touchscreen

  • Yes
  • Yes
  • Yes

Front touchscreen

  • Not published
  • No
  • No

Body & durability

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Weight

  • 195 g
  • 200 g
  • 184 g

Width

  • 64 mm
  • 46 mm
  • 73.2 mm

Height

  • 69.7 mm
  • 124.5 mm
  • 53.7 mm

Depth

  • 48.7 mm
  • 38.2 mm
  • 39.5 mm

Waterproof depth

  • 5 m
  • 15 m
  • 12 m

Waterproof depth with case

  • Not published
  • 60 m10
  • 60 m

Min operating temperature

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

Max operating temperature

  • Not published
  • 40 °C
  • 45 °C

Battery

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Battery capacity

  • 1,960 mAh
  • 2,400 mAh
  • 1,800 mAh

Claimed max recording time

  • Not published
  • 208 min11
  • 180 min12

Removable battery

  • Yes
  • Yes
  • Yes

Claimed recording time at 4K

  • Not published
  • Not published
  • Not published

Storage

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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
  • 1,024 GB

Connectivity

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GPS

  • Built-in
  • None
  • None

Wi-Fi standard

  • Wi-Fi 6
  • Wi-Fi 5
  • Wi-Fi 5

Live streaming resolution

  • 1080p13
  • Not published
  • None

Audio

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External microphone

  • Built-in14
  • Built-in15
  • Built-in
Notes on 15 values — test conditions and caveats
  1. 1Insta360 X5, Field of view: The widest stated field of view is 170°, only in FreeFrame Video at 4K30fps.
  2. 2Insta360 X5, Max frame rate at 4K: 120fps at 4K applies to 360° video (3840x1920); single-lens 4K tops out at 60fps.
  3. 3Insta360 Ace Pro 2, Max frame rate: 240 fps is only available in Slow Motion mode at 1080p.
  4. 4GoPro MAX2, Max video bitrate: 300 Mbps recording needs the optional GoPro Labs firmware; out of the box the maximum is 120 Mbps.
  5. 5Insta360 X5, Log profile: I-Log is limited to 5.7K video, not available at the 8K top mode.
  6. 6Insta360 X5, HDR video: HDR video is recorded via the built-in Active HDR on 360° Video mode.
  7. 7Insta360 X5, Time-lapse modes: Timelapse and (via Starlapse) star trails are in-camera; TimeShift is the hyperlapse mode but its stabilization is app-side.
  8. 8Insta360 X5, Pre-recording: Pre-Recording buffers up to 90 seconds before you press the shutter.
  9. 9Insta360 Ace Pro 2, Pre-recording: Pre-Recording is limited to 1440p or lower resolution.
  10. 10Insta360 X5, Waterproof depth with case: Rated to 60m only inside Insta360's Invisible Dive Case.
  11. 11Insta360 X5, Claimed max recording time: 208 minutes requires 5.7K24fps with Endurance Mode on.
  12. 12Insta360 Ace Pro 2, Claimed max recording time: 180 min is claimed for 1080p24 in Endurance Mode, not for 4K.
  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. 15Insta360 X5, External microphone: The X5 pairs directly with Insta360's Mic Air wirelessly, no adapter needed.

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