Insta360 Ace Pro 2 vs Insta360 Go 3

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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 Insta360 Go 3

Insta360 Go 3☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★Insta360 Go 3
Insta360's 2023 wearable action camera
The Insta360 Go 3 is a great wearable action camera. When combined with the ActionPod, it also becomes a more traditional action camera with extended battery life and a flip screen. It has now been replaced by the more capable Insta360 Go 3S, which now offers up to 4K video while retaining the same small size.
  • Pros
  • Small size
  • Extra battery and screen with ActionPod
  • Cons
  • Not waterproof with ActionPod
  • SD cards not supported

Comparison of the Ace Pro 2 vs the Go 3

Weight and size

The Go 3 is a lot more compact than the Ace Pro 2. The Go 3 is a lot lighter 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
Insta360 Go 3
25.6mm x 54.4mm x 23.2mm / 1.01in x 2.14in x 0.91in
1.25oz / 35.5g
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 much larger battery capacity. The Ace Pro 2 has a removable battery whereas the Go 3's battery is not removable
Insta360 Ace Pro 2
1800mAh
Removable
100min at 4K30fps HDR and 180min at 1080p24fps
Features
Battery capacity
Removable battery
Battery life
Insta360 Go 3
310mAh
Removable
45min 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

Only the Go 3 features built-in storage. Only the Ace Pro 2 supports SD cards, the Go 3 is therefore limited to it's built-in storage.
Insta360 Ace Pro 2
No built-in storage
microSD
Features
Built-in storage
Storage format
Insta360 Go 3
32GB, 64GB or 128GB
Storage not extendable
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
Insta360 Go 3
2.7K video at 30fps
HDR video unsupported

Camera and sensor technology

The Ace Pro 2 features a much higher resolution. With 157°, the Ace Pro 2 features a much wider field of view than the Go 3. The Ace Pro 2 features a much higher bit rate than the Go 3
Insta360 Ace Pro 2
50MP
157°
180Mbps
Features
Pixels
Field of view
Video bite rate
Insta360 Go 3
12MP
134°
80Mbps

Camera settings

The Ace Pro 2's 100-6400 ISO range is far superior to Go 3's. Both cameras have the same exposure compensation adjustments.
Insta360 Ace Pro 2
100-6400
+/-4
Features
ISO range
Exposure Compensation
Insta360 Go 3
100-3200
+/-4

Ace Pro 2 vs Go 3 specifications

NameInsta360 Ace Pro 2Insta360 Go 3
Year of release20242023
Width2.83in / 71.9mm1.01in / 25.6mm
Height2.06in / 52.2mm2.14in / 54.4mm
Depth1.5in / 38mm0.91in / 23.2mm
Weight6.25oz / 177.2g1.25oz / 35.5g
Waterproof39ft / 12m16ft / 5m
Waterproof with diving case197ft / 60m197ft / 60m
Min operating temperature-4°F / -20°C-4°F / -20°C
Max operating temperature113°F / 45°C104°F / 40°C
Battery capacity1800mAh310mAh
Removable batteryYesNo
Battery life100min at 4K30fps HDR
180min at 1080p24fps

45min at 1080p
Charging time47min (30W)
75min (5V/3A)
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Battery extension capacity-1270mAh
Battery extension run time-170min at 1080p
Battery extension charging time-65min
Battery extension weight-3.4oz / 96.3g
Built-in storage-32GB
64GB
128GB
Storage formatmicroSD-
Storage rating requiredV30 or UHS-3-
Maximun storage supported1Tb128GB
Rear screen size2.4inWith Action Pod
Front screen sizeYesWith Action Pod
Field of view157°134°
Sensor1/1.3"1/2.3"
Pixels50MP12MP
ApertureF2.6F2.2
Focal length13mm11mm
ISO range100-6400100-3200
Video zoom4x-
Color Depth8bit8bit
Video bite rate180Mbps80Mbps
Exposure Compensation+/-4+/-4
360-degree videoNoNo
8K video30fps-
4K video120fps-
2.7K video120fps30fps
1440p video60fps50fps
1080p video240fps50fps
Slow motion at 4K4x-
Maximum slow motion8x at 1080p4x at 1080p
HDR video4k 60fps-
StabilizationFlowstateFlowstate
Horizon lockYes-
Video formatH.265 (HEVC)H.264 (MP4)
Live streaming-No
Timelapse modeYesYes
Starlapse modeYesYes
Timeshift modeYesYes
Loop recording modeYesYes
Photo burst modeYesNo
RAW format supportedYesYes
Microphones32
Stereo audioYesYes
Noise reductionYesYes
Audio formataacaac
Audio bluetooth supportBluetooth headsets-
Wifi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac802.11a/n/ac
BluetoothBLE 5.2BLE 5.0
USBUSB-CType-C USB2.0
GPS integratedNoNo
GPS pairingiOS Application
Android Application
Garmin device
Apple Watch
Voice commandsYesYes
Gesture commandsYesNo