Akaso EK7000 Pro vs Insta360 One X2

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Overview of the Akaso EK7000 Pro

Akaso EK7000 Pro☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★Akaso EK7000 Pro
Akaso's 2022 ultra low budget action camera
The EK7000 Pro is one of the cheapest action cameras you can buy. It is just as capable as the newer Akaso Brave 4 Pro but without a front facing screen, so if you don't need one and are looking for an extra cheap action camera, this is the one for you.
  • Pros
  • Great value for money
  • Lots of accessories included
  • Cons
  • Poor low light footage
  • Short battery life
  • Not waterproof without case

Overview of the Insta360 One X2

Insta360 One X2☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★Insta360 One X2
Insta360's 2020 360 camera: 5.7K video at an affordable cost
The X2 is now an older 360 camera but it still offers great performance and most needed features at a relatively moderate cost. If you need spherical video on a budget, it is a great pick. It's successor is the Insta360 X3, released in 2022.
  • Pros
  • Great image stabilization
  • Good battery life
  • Freeze-proof
  • Cons
  • Better options for image quality
  • Average battery life
  • No official diving case

Comparison of the EK7000 Pro vs the X2

Weight and size

The EK7000 Pro is a lot more compact than the X2. The EK7000 Pro is a lot lighter than the X2.
Akaso EK7000 Pro
40mm x 60mm x 33mm / 1.57in x 2.36in x 1.3in
2.12oz / 60g
Features
Dimensions
Weight
Insta360 One X2
46mm x 113mm x 30mm / 1.81in x 4.45in x 1.18in
5.26oz / 149g
Why size and weight matter: Weight is important for action cameras because we often mount them on helmets, or hold them at the end of a selfie stick while moving. Therefore a heavier camera can be dvifficult to use or uncomfortable. Weight is even more crucial for certain sports like road cycling or running.

Battery life

The X2 offers a slightly better battery capacity. Both cameras have removable batteries.
Akaso EK7000 Pro
1350mAh
Removable
140min for 4K30fps
Features
Battery capacity
Removable battery
Battery life
Insta360 One X2
1630mAh
Removable
80min 5.7K30fps 360°
Why battery life matters: Nothing worse than running out of battery just before capturing the best footage of the day! A long battery life is reassuring and convenient when shooting footage outdoors where options to charge are limited. Even the use of a power bank can be tedious or simply impossible like when filming watersports. Having removeable batteries allows battery swapping on the go which further extends your runtime.

Storage

Neither camera features built-in storage. Both the EK7000 Pro and the X2 support SD cards.
Akaso EK7000 Pro
No built-in storage
microSD
Features
Built-in storage
Storage format
Insta360 One X2
No built-in storage
microSD
Why storage matters: High quality footage can quickly take up lots of space and insufficient storage can soon be frustrating. Having a large amount of storage and the possiblity to extend it or swap SD cards while on a outing will ensure you will always be able to capture the footage you want. However, smaller, wearable action cameras often rely on built-in storage because of their small size.

Video performance

Only the X2 offers HDR video.
Akaso EK7000 Pro
4K video at 30fps
HDR video unsupported
Features
Max resolution
HDR video
Insta360 One X2
4K video at 30fps
Yes

Camera and sensor technology

The EK7000 Pro and the X2 both feature a similar resolution. The field of view of the EK7000 Pro is a little better than the X2's.
Akaso EK7000 Pro
20MP
170°
Feature missing
Features
Pixels
Field of view
Video bite rate
Insta360 One X2
18MP
155°
100Mbps

Camera settings

Akaso EK7000 Pro
Feature missing
Feature missing
Features
ISO range
Exposure Compensation
Insta360 One X2
Feature missing
+/-4

EK7000 Pro vs X2 specifications

NameAkaso EK7000 ProInsta360 One X2
Year of release20222020
Width1.57in / 40mm1.81in / 46mm
Height2.36in / 60mm4.45in / 113mm
Depth1.3in / 33mm1.18in / 30mm
Weight2.12oz / 60g5.26oz / 149g
Waterproof-16ft / 5m
Waterproof with diving case131ft / 40m-
Min operating temperature--4°F / -20°C
Max operating temperature-104°F / 40°C
Battery capacity1350mAh1630mAh
Removable batteryYesYes
Battery life140min for 4K30fps80min 5.7K30fps 360°
Charging time-85min
Storage formatmicroSDmicroSD
Storage rating requiredUHS-3V30 or UHS-3
Maximun storage supported-1TB
Rear screen size2in1in
Field of view170°155°
SensorCMOS1/2.3"
Pixels20MP18MP
ApertureF2.0F2.0
Color Depth8bit8bit
Video bite rate-100Mbps
Exposure Compensation-+/-4
360-degree videoNoYes
5.7K 360 video-30fps
4K 360 video-50fps
3K 360 video-100fps
360 video format-INSV
4K video30fps30fps
2.7K video-60fps
1080p video60fps60fps
Slow motion at 4K-4
Maximum slow motion-4x at 1080p
HDR video-Yes
StabilizationEISFlowState
Horizon lock-Yes
Video formatH.264 (MP4)H.265 (HEVC)
Live streaming-Yes
Webcam mode-Yes
Timelapse modeYesYes
Starlapse mode-Yes
Timeshift modeYesYes
Loop recording modeYesYes
Subject tracking-Yes
Photo burst modeYesYes
RAW format supportedYesYes
Microphones-4
Stereo audio-Yes
Noise reduction-Yes
Audio format-aac
Audio inputAkaso external mic-
WifiYes802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth-BLE 4.2
USBType-C USBType-C USB
GPS integrated-No
GPS pairing-iOS Application
Android Application
Voice commands-Yes
Gesture commands-No
Remote controlIncluded-