Insta360 Ace Pro vs Insta360 One X2

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Overview of the Insta360 Ace Pro

Insta360 Ace Pro☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★Insta360 Ace Pro
Insta360's 2023 action camera: 8K video and a flipscreen
The Ace Pro is Insta360's 2023 action camera model and features 8K video in a rugged package that is waterproof and freeze-proof (-4°F / -20°C. It's successor, the Insta360 Ace Pro 2, mostly an incremental improvement, so the Ace Pro is an amazing pick now that the price has dropped.
  • Pros
  • 8K video
  • Flip screen
  • Great image stabilization
  • Weather proof
  • Cons
  • Heavy
  • Average audio

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 Ace Pro vs the X2

Weight and size

The Ace Pro is a slightly smaller camera. The X2 weighs a little less than the Ace Pro.
Insta360 Ace Pro
71.9mm x 52.15mm x 38.5mm / 2.83in x 2.05in x 1.52in
6.34oz / 179.8g
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 Ace Pro and X2 have similar battery capacities. Both cameras have removable batteries.
Insta360 Ace Pro
1650mAh
Removable
100min at 4K30fps HDR
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 Ace Pro and the X2 support SD cards.
Insta360 Ace 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

Both the Ace Pro and the X2 offer HDR video.
Insta360 Ace Pro
8K video at 24fps
4k 30fps
Features
Max resolution
HDR video
Insta360 One X2
4K video at 30fps
Yes

Camera and sensor technology

The Ace Pro features a much higher resolution. The Ace Pro and the X2 both have a similar field of view. The Ace Pro features a much higher bit rate than the X2
Insta360 Ace Pro
48MP
151°
170Mbps
Features
Pixels
Field of view
Video bite rate
Insta360 One X2
18MP
155°
100Mbps

Camera settings

Both cameras have the same exposure compensation adjustments.
Insta360 Ace Pro
100-6400
+/-4
Features
ISO range
Exposure Compensation
Insta360 One X2
Feature missing
+/-4

Ace Pro vs X2 specifications

NameInsta360 Ace ProInsta360 One X2
Year of release20232020
Width2.83in / 71.9mm1.81in / 46mm
Height2.05in / 52.15mm4.45in / 113mm
Depth1.52in / 38.5mm1.18in / 30mm
Weight6.34oz / 179.8g5.26oz / 149g
Waterproof33ft / 10m16ft / 5m
Waterproof with diving case197ft / 60m-
Min operating temperature-4°F / -20°C-4°F / -20°C
Max operating temperature104°F / 40°C104°F / 40°C
Battery capacity1650mAh1630mAh
Removable batteryYesYes
Battery life100min at 4K30fps HDR80min 5.7K30fps 360°
Charging time46min (30W)
63min (5V/3A)
85min
Storage formatmicroSDmicroSD
Storage rating requiredV30 or UHS-3V30 or UHS-3
Maximun storage supported1Tb1TB
Rear screen size2.4in1in
Front screen sizeYes-
Field of view151°155°
Sensor1/1.3"1/2.3"
Pixels48MP18MP
ApertureF2.6F2.0
Focal length16mm-
ISO range100-6400-
Video zoom4x-
Color Depth8bit8bit
Video bite rate170Mbps100Mbps
Exposure Compensation+/-4+/-4
360-degree videoNoYes
5.7K 360 video-30fps
4K 360 video-50fps
3K 360 video-100fps
360 video format-INSV
8K video24fps-
4K video120fps30fps
2.7K video120fps60fps
1440p video60fps-
1080p video240fps60fps
Slow motion at 4K4x4
Maximum slow motion8x at 1080p4x at 1080p
HDR video4k 30fpsYes
StabilizationFlowstateFlowState
Horizon lockYesYes
Video formatH.265 (HEVC)H.265 (HEVC)
Live streaming-Yes
Webcam mode-Yes
Timelapse modeYesYes
Starlapse modeYesYes
Timeshift modeYesYes
Loop recording modeYesYes
Subject tracking-Yes
Photo burst modeYesYes
RAW format supportedYesYes
Microphones34
Stereo audioYesYes
Noise reductionYesYes
Audio formataacaac
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 integratedNoNo
GPS pairingiOS Application
Android Application
iOS Application
Android Application
Voice commandsYesYes
Gesture commandsYesNo