Insta360 ONE X2 vs GoPro Max: Detailed Comparison

[@solotraveler6025]

I know this is almost 2 years old now but still feel its relevant since both 360's are still current sellers for both manufacturers. You're 100% correct with both have pro's and con's. I have both cameras, my biggest complaint with both is the stitching. Here we are several years in with both cameras and zero improvement on the stitching software on both. Which if you're shooting city scape, tiny planet type shots, both suck immensely, you always have a horrible stitch line that you're trying to hide. In landscape or wooded shots it's not bad because the stitch line is camouflaged in the foliage. As for editing and down loading, Insta is far superior in my opinion, and reliable connectivity Insta blows GoPro out of the water. I have never experience more frustration and just want to throw my camera in the trash as with GoPro. I do a lot of shots where I need to hide and be out of the shot and getting any GoPro to connect consistently and in a timely manner is almost impossible. If I use The Remote with the Max, I have to uninstall it and reinstall it almost every time, Same with the Fusion and Hero 9 and 10 and down load on any of the sucks to a level that I just want to smash it on a rock. I honestly like the Fusion better, other than the dual sims and downloads, I like that it has RAW with makes for better editing and I like the fact it has night with the MAX has neither. Insta is a much smoother camera to operate but hate the stupid ass round screen that locks up all the time but the download and software are so much better than GoPro. One last thing, both my Fusion and the MAX overheat pretty consistently, never once have I had the Insta over heat.

[@AldoSterone111]

Thank you for the comparison. I just purchased the GoPro Max 360 but I am not amazed by its performance. Had a session this weekend on a flight simulator and only the first 15 min were filmed. The camera froze after that and all further video files are just still with the sound only. I found threads online 4 or 5 years old with similar bugs on much older GoPros. I called support and they recommended I install the firmware again.

[@CarlCunningham360]

Bought the X2. Glad with the purchase after viewing your comparison video. I was once a GoPro fan. Now I’m a fan of easy editing. X2 wins.

[@renzoromana7054]

tight, im sold

[@pipingmad11]

I sort of have the One X2 (it has been back in Hong Kong for a month being repaired). Something to know, if your Insta360 One X2 has problems, you have to send it back to Hong Kong and wait. As there are no local suppliers in any country they have to go back to Hong Kong. Mine is back there now and they were about to send it back with just a new screen on the back. Mine has many faults and they have finally accepted it is not repairable. I only managed to get about 3 hours filming before it went faulty. I am going to get a refund from them and buy a GoPro as at least they have local suppliers where any issues can be deal with. I did find that most of the effects in the Insta360 app I never used. Mainly used the changing direction while filming as I have the motorcycle kit. A lot of the effects are just gimmicks that never get used.

[@willo7979]

3:12 3:22 just looking at the glass panels on the left while cameras panning, obviously Insta360 One X2 has better software algorithm, where Max is showing jittering while One is smooth.

[@AndreGranjo]

One VERY important detail (and maybe a deal-breaker for some users like me that want to shoot very long videos) is that the Insta360 creates a new clip every 30min BUT stops recording for 15 seconds before continuing on so, if you are trying to record an event that is 45 minutes, you will end up with a 15 second gap around minute 30.

[@sebAstian-xp3kw]

Does this still happen?

[@AndreGranjo]

@@sebAstian-xp3kw yes, it does... regrettably!!

[@richardh418]

Mine just arrived today. Hopefully they will send a software update. I have the one with the motorcycle kit included.

[@AndreGranjo]

@@richardh418 I hope they do resolve this issue but I won't count much on it because it is a problem inherited from the ONE X and ONE R.... if they do I will immediately ditch my GoPro MAX

[@richardh418]

@@AndreGranjo ok thank you.

[@CaptureLifeConnection]

I’m favoring the One X2. I think the app sealed the deal for me. They were so close in every other aspect. Thanks for your time. This video was helpful ✌️😎

[@cinemaking1211]

Did you buy the One X2, are you enjoying, im wavering between the two

[@JPacheco]

Same for me! Those pre-made shots did it for me. Less than editing and more fun filming.

[@Binkoro]

Love the insta 360 x2 but I went for the Max because I have already invested so much in the GoPro ecosystem and plan on using the Max to compliment my Hero 9.

[@RobertEFuller]

Best review I have seen on these two cameras 👍

[@targadave]

I have had the Max for ~6 months. Plenty of “tough on the camera” kite foiling and wing foiling footage. No issues at all. The work flow isn’t too bad since you can trim out the clips you want to save right on the camera before transferring them to the app for rendering. I might have just 3 min of video worth using out of 30 min. No sense having to transfer 30 min of video into the app. The one thing I really miss with GoPro are all the great special effects you can do with the Insta 360. I’d love to do some easy “trailing clone” shots. Looks super easy with the Insta 360 app. Much more cumbersome work flow to do it with external editors on Max footage. Hopefully GoPro will up their game and add some “Shot Lab” features to their app

[@TheBostl]

Any thoughts on One X2 desktop software?

[@matthewraftery9009]

My Max shoots in 25 and 50 FPS. Think it becomes available when you select 50hz in anti flicker settings.

[@EbinJoseph123]

What do you mean both One X2 and GoPro Max have similar video outputs in Single Lens mode? Clearly the video seems smoother with the GoPro max, a lot less frames missing in the video from One X2.. What is up with that ?

[@jonahkaiguam]

To me the audio on the Max was a lot loud and clearer than the X2 which sounded a bit muffled

[@windshieldvipers]

It could be related to the better waterproof depth on the X2. Sturdier waterproof membranes are worse at passing high frequencies, so it's a trade-off.

[@whisperedaria8832]

Maybe because the max has 6 microphones, rather than the 4 stated here.

[@rjkral]

Such a thorough look at both I really appreciate the depth you went into from image quality video/photo to actual handling and how is it to use either screen! Ten months later which do you prefer over the other?

[@kennor5227]

I've heard on the insta360 that all the effects need to be done on Mobil app, as the desktop software is just an editor.

[@travelfaraway9]

I'm gonna have the insta360 one x2 soon, I am learning from this video.

[@IvanovMarius]

How about the gopro max, does have something like viewfinder mode wich insta have ?

[@GiffysChannel]

@5:11, you can really see the difference with the leaves in the grass

[@ScottFeierstein]

Hey there. I have a question that I can’t seem to find an answer to. I have had many gopros, and I currently have the Insta360 one R and the GoPro 7 black. While they are different cameras, the GoPro gives me continuous shooting until the battery dies. Generally 3 30 minutes videos and dead. The Insta360 is completely different and decides to turn off when it wants. I never get more than 30 minutes without it shutting down. My question is, is there a 360 camera that will run continuous until it dies? Have you tested this? I race paddle boards and like to get my entire race. I can stop and restart the camera as I am Paddling. Thanks so much!

[@manishSnotra]

I need to do the virtual tour of real estate then which is the best camera

[@trekkie]

Ricoh Theta Z1 is best for that purpose

[@carlosalfredozappala2387]

Hi. I see much more artefacts on the "onex2" in selfie view. Is it coming from the transfert to KZbin? Are the original shots also flashing around the body like butterflies? Is it a choice for the compression coding?

[@snithereens]

Hey mate, I saw this at 12:22 and also in other videos presenting this gear on KZbin. Is it just on YT or is in the material you play out locally too? I´m really into 360 stuff, but this would be a double no-no. Can you give us some more info on that please?

[@renzoromana7054]

@carlosalfredo @@snithereens I second that. Whats consensus yall?

[@X.A.V.l.E.R.]

Correction @2:00: GoPro Max Water protection is 5 Meters, and Insta360 is 10 Meters

[@themjian]

3:32 that, why is there no detail on the road on X2 while in the next zoomed in scene, X2 has more? Is it due to setting? Or simply no detail randomly like that? Same thing on 5:18, the grasses.

[@mellorides3379]

Do you have any recommendations on 360 cameras for motorcycle riding? Not for the traditional moto vlog, but for scenery rides?

[@StoicThrower]

I noticed the stitching for the max when he was doing the audio comparison. He seemed to have a subtle bias toward the one X2 until the end. Thanks for the opinion.

[@son_o_day]

I would like to use the 360 camera for vlogging and the MAX seems to have much better onboard microphone so I think it'll suit my needs better.

[@AndreGranjo]

Another minor detail: the MAX was NOT the first 360 camera to have a single lens shoot mode: my old Samsung Gear 360 (2017) has that in 1080p just as the MAX.

[@Quagmi]

Great video, although I have found that the MAX does shoot at 25fps if you change the Hz from 60 to 50. Not obvious, but I found that out whilst trying to prevent LED light flicker when filming Christmas lights in the UK :)

[@edgararcega3046]

wow dude.... i wish i had run into this sooner. ive been stressing af trying to decide which of the two to buy. ive watched many videos for the past 2 days and i think you are the one that finally convinced me. ok so i am going to get...... the insta360 one x2.

[@lobstercronut]

Thanks for the great video! If possible, can you make a video reviewing the cold weather performance of the One X2? Using the camera for snow sports was one of One X’s biggest problems

[@gravesw7]

I know the low light differences are small, but what do people recommend for night time (very dark) shooting, specifically, night sky/stars video? Will either of these work?

[@AB-mf3fm]

RICOH THETA

[@Giuseppe.Ballone]

I wanted to buy the GoPro Max, but after watching this video I decided to buy the Insta360 ONE X2. I changed my mind for two reasons: 1) being able to edit videos from my smartphone without downloading them is fantastic; 2) on Windows importing .360 files to edit them is really easy with Insta360 Studio. Nice video, thanks!

[@danlux4954]

Me too, I’m tired of GoPro editing.

[@Giuseppe.Ballone]

@@danlux4954 Day 21, since I wanted a 360 ° action camera, as an early Christmas gift I received the GoPro Max ... I was hoping to have a One X2 but I'm happy all the same. (gifts are never refused ... especially those received by your woman!) I saw that now also for windows 10 there is GoPro Player to capture videos and do basic editing, but I only use it for importing, reframing with Premiere Pro and the plugin is very precise (even a bit cumbersome) but the result is excellent. Later I will also buy a One X2 because I like it. Hello everyone and happy holidays.

[@KickAssets]

What do you suggest for someome who wants to attach to helmet and record scenery all around them on long bike rides and then edit later on Windows 10 as I DONT HAVE a smartphone. Do I need a smart phone or can I just do all editing on Win10?

[@Giuseppe.Ballone]

@@KickAssets Editing from a smartphone is basic, useful only for small clips to be sent immediately on social networks, for a well-done editing you need a PC.

[@peanutismint]

Thanks for the comparison vid! It should be mentioned that the MAX only shoots in 1440p in 4:3 aspect ratio which will be useless to many creators (myself included) so it's pretty much maxed out at 1080p60 for standard flat 16:9.

1440p 4:3 would be 1920x1440. Personally I wouldn't view it as useless to be able to get more vertical data. Not that you said it was.

[@RonaldBrown59]

Great comparison of these two 360 camera's. Both of them have own strengths and weakness, I still not sure which one to get, but you probably couldn't go wrong with either one. Thanks for sharing.

[@mariarenfors4369]

Excellent video: clear and well-worded presentation, fair comparison, informative, great examples. It actually really helped to decide which one would be the right for my working environment. Thank you.

[@nicky.keller]

Was looking forward to someone making this compàrison, thanks but shame you only talk about mobile app editing which imho is less pro. Could you include some desktop app talk in the future please? All the best

[@TeXinat0r]

theres no option for windows user using the max

[@adegreen2731]

This is where the Max wins for me. If your just after some quick effects to add before uploading to like of Instagram than a mobile app makes sense is fine. However, if you want to construct something a little more professional looking the GoPro desktop software enables that. GoPro have also developed a plugin for Adobe Premiere.

[@edgaryanez9453]

Great video, congrats. Question: both can be carry in drones? And more important, can I convert the 360 real images in a virtual reality images? For example capture a real house and transformed in VR images? Thanks!

[@lenimbery7038]

Did I hear correctly that X2 footage edited on the desktop app results in higher quality final video output than by using the mobile app?

[@The360Guy]

Yeah it's slightly better

[@sanjaygusain6579]

Some bordy can help wich one i have to buy ???? I want to buy one week before x 2

[@alanmurakami4837]

How's the battery life in freezing temps and normal temps? Are there extended battery options available?

[@shahh.5124]

Thanks for the video. Just one quick question. As an architect we use a certain render software that uses "skybox" or "environment map". Do you have any idea that I can use any of these cameras for this purpose?

[@martinmiller8275]

Great videos....im a new subscriber. I have my X2 coming on friday. Cant wait for it. I am taking it to my trip to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro on Jan. 4th 2021.

[@Kesariya_Vilayati]

Good luck mate... climbing Mt. & Having 360 cam is an awesome combination

[@The360Guy]

wow i'm jealous. Should be some awesome shots!

[@TaskSwitcherify]

Can't everybody see that at 5:10 Insta360's green grass is super blurry, like one green sheet, compared to GoPro's sharper grass blades and details? And I only have a 27" monitor.

[@sailingmianjo]

From your - great ! - comparision I tend towards the x2. But as I will use it on board my sailing yacht water resistance will be an important feature. You meantioned borh cameras are water resistance. But does the resistance of the x2 really protect against water?

[@stuartbattleground2540]

I've just got the max and is amazing when I paramotor its great to mix my gopros up as I've got 5 . But why doent they just put upgrades in the max , do you think they will .

[@Idoy10]

When editing normal GoPro (with the GoPro 8 for example) videos with the QUIK app it lowers the video to a low bit rate which sucks especially if you want to do extra editing with more professional software. Does it do that with the GoPro max after you use the app to reframe your video? Thanks 🙏🏻

[@WERDWERD-wo3xv]

Most important i sold my max to order a x2. Will stitch lines be much better on x2. ? It was terrible on my max

[@mohammadalsalateen1215]

Thank u for the great comparison, very helpful video

[@liveevents9191]

Thanks SO much for your GREAT work. Helped me decide with no hype.

[@BenEncounters]

Great video! Thanks a lot I was waiting for this. I have a question. If you want to edit and reframe on the desktop, how long is it to transfer the videos to the computer comparing the two cameras? And according to you, using the Insta x2, for vlogging where I want to keep myself in the frame, is it better to edit on the phone using the automatic tracking technology or is it still more comfortable to edit on Desktop? What about the Insta360 desktop app, does it also have this automatic tracking tool? Many many thanks and keep on going :)

[@PabloTheThinker]

Which one is better to use for snowboarding?

[@tiktika1761]

Thanks, what's a good budget 360 camera for city tours?

[@johnhomles2711]

Any videos on the 360 degree set up videos from the insta360

[@wifjones5464]

I bought both of them 😁 the Max is for quality the X2 is for fun.

[@jitusolanki4748]

Which cam to buy between Insta One X 2 or One R

[@wifjones5464]

@@jitusolanki4748 I sent the one R back. It is a crap camera. - and I blame myself as I originally thought that but could not resist to buy it! No real waterproof, very difficult to manage the modules, expensive, and above all the modularity does not add anything really different! If you need a 4k action cam you buy a gopro, if you wish a 360 you either go for the Max or the x2.

[@KickAssets]

@@wifjones5464 Why did you say Max for quality? What do you suggest for someome who wants to attach to helmet and record scenery all around them on long bike rides and then edit later on Windows 10 as I DONT HAVE a smartphone.

[@wifjones5464]

@@KickAssets if you need to use on helmet, perhaps the Max is better as more compact. There are reports about issues in managing the x2 on helmet as too long. The true gunpowder for the x2 is its app by far better than the shit GP provides. However, if you use the PC, GP colors are better although X2 has got improving lately on the sw side.

[@KickAssets]

@@wifjones5464 Thanks for the response. Why is it on so many comparison videos between the 2 that the X2 looks better/sharper than MAX? Is this BS or am I missing something? Especially since some people same 360 video quality is better on max.

[@AA_OnTheEdge]

had og one x , the app is amazing, I can edit and output video while taking chair lift right after finishing a lap on mountain.

[@SteveShipmanBASE]

Great video, thanks. I have the goPro, I like using overcapture with the iPhone app just by moving the phone. Does the Insta360 app have something similar?

[@stalewiakTV]

Dziękuję za porównanie tych kamer. Pozdrawiam :)

[@NORMANI7]

i got the insta 360 one x2 and still just learning how to use it ..... thanks for the video

[@100mphClub]

This is a tough one. Less noise on the GoPro Max... but they do that by blurring the image. You could do the same thing in post to the x2. The audio is much better on the GoPro Max. Image quality is better on one in one example, then worse in the next example. Frustrating to have to decide overall. Especially knowing KZbin really messes with certain footage and makes it worse to view sometimes. I'm curious how much cleaner the footage is in Premiere vs using the phone apps. Can you do the framing on the phone then import that data with the cleaner video file and apply it in post in Premiere?

[@RonaldBrown59]

I've been looking forward to someone comparing last years GoPro Max to new Insta360 One X2. The X2 might have the edge now, but Max really holds up well for a year old product. And you were to focus on the editing process, which almost the important piece to these 360 cameras. Great review.

[@TheDJOTTI]

hey ,great video,whats about the software on pc ,wich is the better one?

[@LMH996]

Great review! I think I will go with one x2 on my motorbike.

[@JPacheco]

Great video buddy! You helped me decide quickly!

[@walkwithliam]

I'm so glad you made this as I have the MAX and was considering an upgrade.

[@garvE17]

Great comparison and very helpful, thanks !! Subscribed.

[@loffe4451]

Are there option do decided the level of digital sharpening like in the normal GoPro Heros: low, medium, high. Or are their in general any Portune or Protune like Options while in 360 mode?

[@PatrickOSullivanAUS]

Excellent comparison video.

[@frontloop71]

how about editing on a macbook, whats the better option?

[@SamNakhai]

Can you use the Insta 360 software on videos taken on GoPro Max?

[@sfbluestar]

Can I save the raw 360 video footages from One X2 into my harddrive, for future repeated extract? If so, how do I access that file in the future? Do I have to move it back into the unit, or can the phone app somehow connect to my harddrive?

[@haccuk]

Excellent video thank you. Only thing is that I am now more confused. I am an Android man and currently have a Honor 9, which is just fine. No trouble and takes decent enough photos. However it begins to look as though I am going to have to spend a few hundred pounds on a new phone or tablet. I might consider an iPad but definitely not an iPhone. Any recommendations on an Android phone, might as well by 5G, or observations on using a tablet instead of a phone.

[@The360Guy]

The insta360 app will work on an ipad too as far as I'm aware

[@roboteen]

currently using the Samsung note s20 ultra, I like it. although I am waiting to see what features the note s21 has.

[@alanmurakami4837]

Great review, but as you said this is an action camera which means I need it mounted. What options exist for say filming skiing videos in single and 360 modes? Ideally a backpack pole mount?

[@Macoers123]

Did the X2 a long shutter mode? 4sec for examble?

[@cliveelleforde]

Tks for the great comparison. I have been looking at replacing my Garmin Virb as it just doesn’t provide the quality at high speed action on motorbikes. It would be good to show comparison with high speed action, as you highlighted that both are action cameras. This seems to be an area where cameras can let you down, especially on audio too. I’m going to give the 1X2 a go, mainly because of the slim size, editing capability, and the slicker app features when on route and away from base. Thanks for comp and helping me with a decision

[@Murattarif]

Could please recommend best recording quality and easiest file creating 360 camera today? I mean which is very good in video quality but also very easy to produce 360 video file. Thanks a lot!

[@LifeExotics]

Surprised both companies haven’t released a new version to fix some of the issues that aren’t firmware based

[@CaptMaxADV]

Great info! Thanks so much. Think I'm sold on the Insta360, after about 7 GoPro's I've had now. Do you know of any plans for new releases from either company?

[@numbersletters1442]

Do you think there will be a new GoPro Max soon because this comparison isn't really fair given the One X2 just got released

[@Piros181]

That was a Stella review .Thankyou very good can you give advice on the horizon lock on both . I’m a long time user of the Garmin 360 VIRB . I’m looking to upgrade from that . In Australia looks pretty good value at $650 A$ . I’m a surf guy the Garmin has been so tough never an issue . How tough is the X2 compared to the Max .

[@አባቡ]

I'm gonna get both

[@fashionrider712istunthi9]

Seems like the onex2 is easier to mount an edit out the pole?

[@WALDVISION]

Thanks loads. Really useful. So purely in terms of 360 vid. quality. It looked as though the max fared better in low ish light. Is the Log option noticible? Great review btw. Thanks again. Dave

[@CriisLuda]

Who can dislike this kind of helpfully video ?

[@whisperedaria8832]

Maybe someone who doesn’t like that he got his info wrong about the GoPro. 6 mics vs 4, and at least one other spec that another commenter found.

[@TheMattJames]

Love these reviews mate really helpful. How do you get the blue colour from your light in the background??

[@AmaraBenjamin]

Great breakdown, GoPro should update the Max’s firmware to match some of the feature of the One X2 IMHO. Unless the Max 2 is already in the oven 😉

[@cervellimatteo]

i think that new max will come out in october 2021... but i hope that max will be update as soon as possible...

[@cjtathome]

Great review - a few things I would like to know , where does the SD cars go , what kind of connector , USB C ? , how does it fix to stick ?

Hello, thanks for the comparison. I want to ask about GPS, do both cameras have GPS?

[@Smeeheeee]

The max has built-in gps at 18hz. The insta needs an external GPS, it can use your phone (gotta keep the app open 😩) or the separate remote. In the latter case update rate is less, at 10hz.

[@amanieux]

isn't max sharper in the lens center ?

[@thetenthhouse]

thanks for this! truly helpful.

[@NicksStuff]

What about now? Have things changed?

[@wanderlustjohn]

which do you recommend for making OneWheel videos?

[@JH-qx6wq]

I ordered insta360 one X2, the waiting list 15 days now, hope its going to change.

[@The360Guy]

Yeah seems to be quite popular

[@juvedemis]

Can you record 360 in linear mode without distortions??

[@thenorthsolo]

i think you can, with the single lens action cam mode....

[@juvedemis]

@@thenorthsolo so no in 360... pity.

[@Jealousluvah]

Question, Which one is best in Low Light??

[@xfoolsgoldx]

I have a Samsung s9, will the app work with my phone if I buy the x2.

[@DavidsIslandLifeAdventures]

just ordered the Max

[@mrkiller1980]

I ordered the inst360 one r. Did I make a mistake? I never owned a action camera and mostly use iPhone. Need advice . I wanted the x2 but procey

[@jskaimol]

7:30 u were wrong about the raw mode. Go pro max has raw mode n in case of stabilization Go pro max is better

[@MrPavelvideo]

I would like to thank you, your parents and teachers for your perfect and clear English!👏