Insta360 Ace Pro 2 vs GoPro Max

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Overview of the Insta360 Ace Pro 2

Insta360 Ace Pro 2☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★Insta360 Ace Pro 2
Insta360's latest flagship action camera: 8K video and a flipscreen
Insta360 is currently the only manufacturer offering 8k cameras and the Ace Pro 2 is their most recent and capable action camera. The Ace Pro 2 is overall a great action camera which also has the particularity of featuring a flip screen, which some might find handy for filming themselves, just like it's predecessor, the Insta360 Ace Pro.
  • Pros
  • Great image stabilization
  • 8x Slomo video
  • Good low light performance
  • Weather proof
  • Cons
  • Limitation in 8K mode
  • Overheating in 8K mode

Overview of the GoPro Max

GoPro Max☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★GoPro Max
GoPro's 2019 360 camera: 5.7K video
The GoPro Max was GoPro's second attempt at a 360 camera and was released in 2019. It is still offers relatively good performance but it's age is showing in comparision with the more recent competition. It's replacement, the GoPro Max 2, is still to be released.
  • Pros
  • Good stabilization
  • Cons
  • Average image quality
  • Ageing model
  • Still excessively expensive

Comparison of the Ace Pro 2 vs the GoPro Max

Weight and size

The GoPro Max is a slightly smaller camera. The GoPro Max weighs a little less than the Ace Pro 2.
Insta360 Ace Pro 2
71.9mm x 52.2mm x 38mm / 2.83in x 2.06in x 1.5in
6.25oz / 177.2g
Features
Dimensions
Weight
GoPro Max
64mm x 69mm x 25mm / 2.52in x 2.72in x 0.98in
5.43oz / 154g
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 Ace Pro 2 offers a slightly better battery capacity. Both cameras have removable batteries.
Insta360 Ace Pro 2
1800mAh
Removable
100min at 4K30fps HDR and 180min at 1080p24fps
Features
Battery capacity
Removable battery
Battery life
GoPro Max
1600mAh
Removable
85min 5.7K30fps 360° and 105min at 1080p
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 Ace Pro 2 and the GoPro Max support SD cards.
Insta360 Ace Pro 2
No built-in storage
microSD
Features
Built-in storage
Storage format
GoPro Max
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 Ace Pro 2 offers HDR video.
Insta360 Ace Pro 2
8K video at 30fps
4k 60fps
Features
Max resolution
HDR video
GoPro Max
1440p video at 60fps
HDR video unsupported

Camera and sensor technology

The Ace Pro 2 features a much higher resolution. The Ace Pro 2 and the GoPro Max both have a similar field of view. The Ace Pro 2 features a much higher bit rate than the GoPro Max
Insta360 Ace Pro 2
50MP
157°
180Mbps
Features
Pixels
Field of view
Video bite rate
GoPro Max
18MP
155°
78Mbps

Camera settings

The Ace Pro 2's 100-6400 ISO range is far superior to GoPro Max's. Both cameras have the same exposure compensation adjustments.
Insta360 Ace Pro 2
100-6400
+/-4
Features
ISO range
Exposure Compensation
GoPro Max
100-3200
+/-4

Ace Pro 2 vs GoPro Max specifications

NameInsta360 Ace Pro 2GoPro Max
Year of release20242019
Width2.83in / 71.9mm2.52in / 64mm
Height2.06in / 52.2mm2.72in / 69mm
Depth1.5in / 38mm0.98in / 25mm
Weight6.25oz / 177.2g5.43oz / 154g
Waterproof39ft / 12m16ft / 5m
Waterproof with diving case197ft / 60m-
Min operating temperature-4°F / -20°C14°F / -10°C
Max operating temperature113°F / 45°C95°F / 35°C
Battery capacity1800mAh1600mAh
Removable batteryYesYes
Battery life100min at 4K30fps HDR
180min at 1080p24fps

85min 5.7K30fps 360°
105min at 1080p
Charging time47min (30W)
75min (5V/3A)
120min
Storage formatmicroSDmicroSD
Storage rating requiredV30 or UHS-3Class 10 or UHS-I Rating
Maximun storage supported1Tb1TB
Rear screen size2.4in1.69in
Front screen sizeYes-
Field of view157°155°
Sensor1/1.3"1/2.3"
Pixels50MP18MP
ApertureF2.6F2.0
Focal length13mm13-27mm
ISO range100-6400100-3200
Video zoom4x-
Color Depth8bit8bit
Video bite rate180Mbps78Mbps
Exposure Compensation+/-4+/-4
360-degree videoNoYes
5.7K 360 video-30fps
360 video format-GoPro 360 file
8K video30fps-
4K video120fps-
2.7K video120fps-
1440p video60fps60fps
1080p video240fps60fps
Slow motion at 4K4x-
Maximum slow motion8x at 1080p2x
HDR video4k 60fps-
StabilizationFlowstateMax HyperSmooth
Horizon lockYesYes
Video formatH.265 (HEVC)H.264 (AVC)
H.265 (HEVC)
Live streaming-1080p30
Timelapse modeYesYes
Starlapse modeYes-
Timeshift modeYesYes
Loop recording modeYesYes
Subject tracking-No
Photo burst modeYesNo
RAW format supportedYesYes
Microphones36
Stereo audioYesYes
Noise reductionYesYes
Audio formataacwav
Audio bluetooth supportBluetooth headsets-
Wifi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
BluetoothBLE 5.2BLE 4.2
USBUSB-CType-C USB
GPS integratedNoYes
GPS pairingiOS Application
Android Application
-
Voice commandsYesYes
Gesture commandsYesNo