Insta360
Insta360 Ace Pro 2
The Insta360 Ace Pro 2 is a compact action camera built for riders, vloggers, and travelers who want high-resolution footage without a housing. Its wide lens and flip screen make framing yourself easy, while 8K capture gives room to crop later.
- Launch price
- 449 USD
- Sensor size
- 0.77 in
- Max video resolution
- 8K
- Max frame rate at 4K
- 120 fps
- Color bit depth
- 8-bit
- Image stabilization
- In-camera
What makes it stand out?
The Ace Pro 2 pairs a large 0.77-inch sensor with an f/2.6 lens and a 157° field of view. That combination gathers more light than a typical action cam and fits more of the scene into frame, which helps in dim conditions and when you mount the camera close to your body.
The rear screen flips up and measures 2.5 inches at 900 nits. You can see yourself while filming, and the brightness helps in direct sun. A front screen is not included, so self-framing relies entirely on that flip panel.
Video quality and slow motion
Resolution tops out at 8K, with 4K available up to 120 fps. The highest frame rate of 240 fps is limited to 1080p in Slow Motion mode, so very smooth slow-motion clips come with a resolution drop.
Bitrate reaches 180 Mbps in H.264 or HEVC, and the camera records 8-bit color with a log profile and HDR video. The log profile gives editors more room to grade, but 8-bit color limits how far footage can be pushed before banding appears.
Stabilization and durability
Stabilization is handled in-camera, and horizon lock keeps the frame level even when the camera rotates. That matters for helmet mounts, handlebars, and handheld walking shots where a tilted horizon is hard to fix later.
The body is waterproof to 12 m without a case and to 60 m with one. It operates from -20 °C to 45 °C, so cold-weather sports are covered. At 184 g with the battery, it stays light enough for chest mounts.
Battery, storage, and daily use
The 1,800 mAh battery is removable, and the claimed runtime of 180 minutes applies only to 1080p24 in Endurance Mode. Runtime at 4K is not published, so plan on shorter sessions at higher resolutions.
There is no built-in storage, but the microSD slot accepts cards up to 1,024 GB. Wi-Fi 5 handles wireless transfers. GPS is not included, and live streaming resolution is not offered, so location overlays and direct streaming are not options here.
Full specs
Overview
- Release date
- 2024-10
- Launch price
- 449 USD
Sensor & lens
- Sensor size
- 0.77 in
- Aperture
- 2.6 f
- Field of view
- 157 °
Video
- Max video resolution
- 8K
- Max frame rate at 4K
- 120 fps
- Max frame rate
- 240 fps
240 fps is only available in Slow Motion mode at 1080p.
- Max video bitrate
- 180 Mbps
- Video codecs
- H.264, HEVC
- Color bit depth
- 8-bit
- Log profile
- Yes
- HDR video
- Yes
- Time-lapse modes
- Time-lapse, hyperlapse, night-lapse, star trails
- Pre-recording
- Yes
Pre-Recording is limited to 1440p or lower resolution.
- Max digital zoom
- 2 x
Photo
- Max photo resolution
- 50 MP
- RAW photos
- Yes
Stabilization
- Image stabilization
- In-camera
- Horizon lock
- Yes
Screens
- Rear screen size
- 2.5 in
- Front screen size
- 0 in
- Rear screen brightness
- 900 nits
- Rear touchscreen
- Yes
- Front touchscreen
- No
Body & durability
- Weight
- 184 g
- Width
- 73.2 mm
- Height
- 53.7 mm
- Depth
- 39.5 mm
- Waterproof depth
- 12 m
- Waterproof depth with case
- 60 m
- Min operating temperature
- -20 °C
- Max operating temperature
- 45 °C
Battery
- Battery capacity
- 1,800 mAh
- Claimed max recording time
- 180 min
180 min is claimed for 1080p24 in Endurance Mode, not for 4K.
- Removable battery
- Yes
- Claimed recording time at 4K
- Not published
Storage
- Built-in storage
- 0 GB
- Memory card slot
- Yes
- Max memory card size
- 1,024 GB
Connectivity
- GPS
- None
- Wi-Fi standard
- Wi-Fi 5
- Live streaming resolution
- None
Audio
- External microphone
- Built-in
The Verdict
Buy the Insta360 Ace Pro 2 if you want a light action camera with a wide lens, a usable flip screen, and 8K capture for cropping. Look elsewhere if you need built-in GPS, live streaming, or a front screen for framing. The lack of published 4K runtime is worth noting if long high-resolution shoots are your priority.
FAQ
Is the Insta360 Ace Pro 2 waterproof?
Yes, it is waterproof to 12 m without a case and to 60 m with the maker's dive case.
Does the Ace Pro 2 have a front screen?
No. It has a 2.5-inch rear touchscreen that flips up, but no front display.
What is the maximum frame rate?
It reaches 240 fps, but only in Slow Motion mode at 1080p. At 4K the limit is 120 fps.
How long does the battery last?
The claimed maximum is 180 minutes, measured at 1080p24 in Endurance Mode. Runtime at 4K is not published.
Does it have GPS?
No. The Insta360 Ace Pro 2 does not include GPS.
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