Insta360 X5 vs GoPro Max 2: The Value Battle (UK)

Under $550, two very different value plays: the discounted Insta360 X5 flagship or the aggressive GoPro Max 2 at US$299.99. Here’s how to choose.

Spec sheet, side by side

	Insta360 X5	GoPro Max 2
Max 360 video	8K30 · PureVideo	8K30
Sensors	Dual 1/1.28″	1/2.3″ class
GPS	No	Built-in
Battery	Larger, fixed in body	1,960 mAh Enduro, removable
Ecosystem	Insta360 app + accessories	35+ GoPro mounts · Quik app
Price	£415, falling	US$299.99 (Aug 2026)
	Check price	Read review

Image quality

Both top out at 8K30, but the X5’s much larger sensors and PureVideo processing pull clearly ahead as light drops. Daylight footage is closer than the spec gap suggests.

Ecosystem

GoPro wins on mounts and GPS telemetry; Insta360 wins on reframing software and creative modes. If you already own GoPro accessories, the Max 2’s case gets stronger.

🎬 Judge the footage

GoPro Max 2 — real 8K 360 test (compare with the X5 samples in our review)

Verdict

Insta360 X5 — better image quality and software; worth the extra if video quality is the point.
GoPro Max 2 — unbeatable at US$299.99 for casual riders and GoPro loyalists.

Our pick: Insta360 X5

The bigger sensors and PureVideo win the footage battle.

Check X5 price →