GoPro Max 2 vs Insta360 X4 Air

GoPro Max 2

€450

Insta360 X4 Air

$399

Quick verdict

GoPro Max 2

€450

The better pick if you want:

A higher overall score (32 vs 24)

Insta360 X4 Air

$399

The better pick if you want:

To spend $51 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…).

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GoPro Max 2· leads in 1

Field of view

Insta360 X4 Air· leads in 4

Battery lifeWater resistanceLightnessAffordability

Tied

Photo resolution

Battery life
1.1 h
1.5 h
Photo resolution
29 MP
29 MP
Field of view
180°Top 12%
170°Top 29%
Water resistance
5 m
15 mTop 38%
Lightness
195 g
165 gTop 46%
Affordability
$450
$399Top 43%

Technical Specifications

Compare features between GoPro Max 2 vs Insta360 X4 Air

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Essentials

€450

$399

September 2025

October 2025

Video

MP4 H.265/HEVC

MP4 (H.264/H.265), INSV

Max HyperSmooth + 360° Horizon Lock

FlowState 6-Axis + 360° Horizon Lock

Photo & lens

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

Dual 1/1.8" CMOS (~29MP effective)

29 MP 360° / 12 MP single-lens

Up to ~7680x3840 360 stills (~29MP)

180° per lens

170° per lens

f/1.8

f/1.95

Yes

Battery

Up to ~66 min 8K

Up to ~88 min @ 8K30

Build & durability

5 m

IPX8 / up to 15 m without housing

195 g

165 g

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Which offers better value: GoPro Max 2 vs Insta360 X4 Air?

For value comparison: The GoPro Max 2 ($450) provides premium features compared to the Insta360 X4 Air ($399). 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 X4 Air?

The Insta360 X4 Air is newer: it came out in October 2025, and the GoPro Max 2 in September 2025.

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$470+$20Score 35+3

Better than GoPro Max 2 at:

A higher overall score (35 vs 32)

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$429−$21Score 29−3

Better than GoPro Max 2 at:

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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 X4 Air· leads in 4

Battery lifeWater resistanceLightnessAffordability

Tied

Photo resolution

Battery life
1.1 h
1.5 h
Photo resolution
29 MP
29 MP
Field of view
180°Top 12%
170°Top 29%
Water resistance
5 m
15 mTop 38%
Lightness
195 g
165 gTop 46%
Affordability
$450
$399Top 43%

GoPro Max 2 vs Insta360 X4 Air

GoPro Max 2

Insta360 X4 Air

Quick verdict

Spec profile