Insta360 Ace vs Insta360 Ace Pro 2

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Overview of the Insta360 Ace

Insta360 Ace☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★Insta360 Ace
Insta360's budget action camera: 6K video and a flipscreen
The Ace is Insta360's entry level action camera but shares a lot of features with it's premium brother, the Insta360 Ace Pro. The main difference being the sensor technology, which although not as advanced, still offers very good performance, with video up to 6K.
  • Pros
  • Great image stabilization
  • Flip screen
  • Weather proof
  • Cons
  • Heavy
  • Average audio

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

Comparison of the Ace vs the Ace Pro 2

Weight and size

The Ace Pro 2 is a slightly smaller camera. Both the Ace and the Ace Pro 2 have similar weights.
Insta360 Ace
71.9mm x 52.15mm x 38.5mm / 2.83in x 2.05in x 1.52in
6.24oz / 176.8g
Features
Dimensions
Weight
Insta360 Ace Pro 2
71.9mm x 52.2mm x 38mm / 2.83in x 2.06in x 1.5in
6.25oz / 177.2g
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
1700mAh
Removable
100min at 4K30fps HDR
Features
Battery capacity
Removable battery
Battery life
Insta360 Ace Pro 2
1800mAh
Removable
100min at 4K30fps HDR and 180min at 1080p24fps
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 and the Ace Pro 2 support SD cards.
Insta360 Ace
No built-in storage
microSD
Features
Built-in storage
Storage format
Insta360 Ace Pro 2
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 and the Ace Pro 2 offer HDR video.
Insta360 Ace
5.3K video at 30fps
4k 30fps
Features
Max resolution
HDR video
Insta360 Ace Pro 2
8K video at 30fps
4k 60fps

Camera and sensor technology

The Ace and the Ace Pro 2 both feature a similar resolution. Both feature a 157° field of view. The Ace Pro 2 has a slightly better video bit rate than the Ace.
Insta360 Ace
48MP
157°
170Mbps
Features
Pixels
Field of view
Video bite rate
Insta360 Ace Pro 2
50MP
157°
180Mbps

Camera settings

Both the Ace and the Ace Pro 2 have the same ISO range. Both cameras have the same exposure compensation adjustments.
Insta360 Ace
100-6400
+/-4
Features
ISO range
Exposure Compensation
Insta360 Ace Pro 2
100-6400
+/-4

Ace vs Ace Pro 2 specifications

NameInsta360 AceInsta360 Ace Pro 2
Year of release20232024
Width2.83in / 71.9mm2.83in / 71.9mm
Height2.05in / 52.15mm2.06in / 52.2mm
Depth1.52in / 38.5mm1.5in / 38mm
Weight6.24oz / 176.8g6.25oz / 177.2g
Waterproof33ft / 10m39ft / 12m
Waterproof with diving case197ft / 60m197ft / 60m
Min operating temperature-4°F / -20°C-4°F / -20°C
Max operating temperature104°F / 40°C113°F / 45°C
Battery capacity1700mAh1800mAh
Removable batteryYesYes
Battery life100min at 4K30fps HDR100min at 4K30fps HDR
180min at 1080p24fps

Charging time70min (5V/3A)47min (30W)
75min (5V/3A)
Storage formatmicroSDmicroSD
Storage rating requiredV30 or UHS-3V30 or UHS-3
Maximun storage supported1Tb1Tb
Rear screen size2.4in2.4in
Front screen sizeYesYes
Field of view157°157°
Sensor1/2"1/1.3"
Pixels48MP50MP
ApertureF2.4F2.6
Focal length16mm13mm
ISO range100-6400100-6400
Video zoom4x4x
Color Depth8bit8bit
Video bite rate170Mbps180Mbps
Exposure Compensation+/-4+/-4
360-degree videoNoNo
8K video-30fps
5.3K video30fps-
4K video120fps120fps
2.7K video120fps120fps
1440p video60fps60fps
1080p video240fps240fps
Slow motion at 4K4x4x
Maximum slow motion8x at 1080p8x at 1080p
HDR video4k 30fps4k 60fps
StabilizationFlowstateFlowstate
Horizon lockYesYes
Video formatH.265 (HEVC)H.265 (HEVC)
Timelapse modeYesYes
Starlapse modeYesYes
Timeshift modeYesYes
Loop recording modeYesYes
Photo burst modeYesYes
RAW format supportedYesYes
Microphones33
Stereo audioYesYes
Noise reductionYesYes
Audio formataacaac
Audio bluetooth supportBluetooth headsetsBluetooth headsets
Wifi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
BluetoothBLE 5.2BLE 5.2
USBUSB-CUSB-C
GPS integratedNoNo
GPS pairingiOS Application
Android Application
iOS Application
Android Application
Voice commandsYesYes
Gesture commandsYesYes