GoPro Max 2 vs Insta360 Go Ultra

GoPro Max 2

€450

Insta360 Go Ultra

$429

Quick verdict

GoPro Max 2

€450

The better pick if you want:

A higher overall score (32 vs 29)

Insta360 Go Ultra

$429

The better pick if you want:

To spend $21 less

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 1

Field of view

Insta360 Go Ultra· leads in 4

Photo resolutionWater resistanceLightnessAffordability

Battery life
1.1 h
No data
Photo resolution
29 MP
50 MPTop 36%
Field of view
180°Top 12%
156°
Water resistance
5 m
10 m
Lightness
195 g
53 gTop 11%
Affordability
$450
$429Top 50%

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Technical Specifications

Compare features between GoPro Max 2 vs Insta360 Go Ultra

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Essentials

€450

$429

September 2025

August 2025

Video

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3840x2160 4K60fps

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)

1/1.28" CMOS (~50MP) with 5nm AI chip

29 MP 360° / 12 MP single-lens

8192x6144 (~50MP)

180° per lens

Ultra-wide 156°

f/1.8

f/2.85

Battery

Up to ~66 min 8K

≈70 min, ≈200 min

Build & durability

5 m

IPX8 up to 10m (camera), IPX4 (Action Pod)

195 g

≈53g (camera only)

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Which offers better value: GoPro Max 2 vs Insta360 Go Ultra?

For value comparison: The GoPro Max 2 ($450) provides premium features compared to the Insta360 Go Ultra ($429). 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 Go Ultra?

The GoPro Max 2 is newer: it came out in September 2025, and the Insta360 Go Ultra in August 2025.

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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 1

Field of view

Insta360 Go Ultra· leads in 4

Photo resolutionWater resistanceLightnessAffordability

Battery life
1.1 h
No data
Photo resolution
29 MP
50 MPTop 36%
Field of view
180°Top 12%
156°
Water resistance
5 m
10 m
Lightness
195 g
53 gTop 11%
Affordability
$450
$429Top 50%

A spec without data for a product is left out of its shape, so it doesn't count as a low score.

GoPro Max 2 vs Insta360 Go Ultra

GoPro Max 2

Insta360 Go Ultra

Quick verdict

Spec profile