GoPro Max 2 vs Insta360 Ace Pro 2

GoPro Max 2

€450

Insta360 Ace Pro 2

$470

Quick verdict

GoPro Max 2

€450

The better pick if you want:

To spend $20 less

Insta360 Ace Pro 2

$470

The better pick if you want:

A higher overall score (35 vs 32)

Spec profile

Each axis ranks against the 15 products in Action Camera on the site: the further out, the more it stands out in that spec (lighter, cheaper…).

Center: lowest in the category · Edge: highest

GoPro Max 2· leads in 2

Field of viewAffordability

Insta360 Ace Pro 2· leads in 4

Battery lifePhoto resolutionWater resistanceLightness

Battery life
1.1 h
3 hTop 35%
Photo resolution
29 MP
50 MPTop 36%
Field of view
180°Top 12%
157°Top 46%
Water resistance
5 m
12 mTop 50%
Lightness
195 g
177 g
Affordability
$450
$470

Technical Specifications

Compare features between GoPro Max 2 vs Insta360 Ace Pro 2

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Essentials

€450

$470

September 2025

October 2024

Video

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7680x3272 8K30fps

MP4 H.265/HEVC

MP4 (H.264/H.265)

Max HyperSmooth + 360° Horizon Lock

FlowState + 360° Horizon Lock

Photo & lens

Dual 1/2.3" CMOS (29 MP real, 12 MP effective)

1/1.3" CMOS (~50MP)

29 MP 360° / 12 MP single-lens

8192x6144 (~50MP)

180° per lens

157°

f/1.8

f/2.6

Battery

Up to ~66 min 8K

Up to ~180 min

Build & durability

5 m

IPX8 / up to 12m (60m with dive case)

195 g

177g

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Which offers better value: GoPro Max 2 vs Insta360 Ace Pro 2?

For value comparison: The GoPro Max 2 ($450) offers better affordability compared to the Insta360 Ace Pro 2 ($470). Consider your budget and the specific features that matter most for your trail running setup.

Which is newer, the GoPro Max 2 or the Insta360 Ace Pro 2?

The GoPro Max 2 is newer: it came out in September 2025, and the Insta360 Ace Pro 2 in October 2024.

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Spec profile

Each axis ranks against the 15 products in Action Camera on the site: the further out, the more it stands out in that spec (lighter, cheaper…).

Center: lowest in the category · Edge: highest

GoPro Max 2· leads in 2

Field of viewAffordability

Insta360 Ace Pro 2· leads in 4

Battery lifePhoto resolutionWater resistanceLightness

Battery life
1.1 h
3 hTop 35%
Photo resolution
29 MP
50 MPTop 36%
Field of view
180°Top 12%
157°Top 46%
Water resistance
5 m
12 mTop 50%
Lightness
195 g
177 g
Affordability
$450
$470

GoPro Max 2 vs Insta360 Ace Pro 2

GoPro Max 2

Insta360 Ace Pro 2

Quick verdict

Spec profile