iPhone 17 Pro Deep Blue 256GB vs GoPro MAX2 - Waterproof 360 + Traditional Action Camera with Touch Screen, Spherical 8K Video, 29MP 360 Photos, Easy Replaceable Lenses, HyperSmooth Stabilization, 6 Microphones
Side-by-side comparison based on Reddit community data
#2 in Action Cameras
Apple
iPhone 17 Pro Deep Blue 256GB
$39.99
100/100Excellent
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Pros
- +Upgrades in the wide and tele are really tantalizing
- +Can shoot open gate + log
- +Compares to high-end cameras (zve1/fx3)
- +Has 3 lenses
“I got the 17 pro not even knowing u can shoot open gate + log. Tried it out and was blown away to how it compares to my zve1/fx3… this things got 3 lenses”
#11 in Action Cameras
GoPro
GoPro MAX2 - Waterproof 360 + Traditional Action Camera with Touch Screen, Spherical 8K Video, 29MP 360 Photos, Easy Replaceable Lenses, HyperSmooth Stabilization, 6 Microphones
$449.00
100/100Excellent
100% positive0% neutral0% negative
Pros
- +Captures 360 degrees
- +Allows editing what you want to see
- +Fun to use for video editing
- +Allows incredible shots
- +Flexible for general travel
Cons
- -Requires tech/editing skills
- -Takes up space (with accessories)
- -Lower resolution over equivalent fov compared to hero 13
“Since he has experience video editing, I think the Max2 would be a blast for him to use. [...] it captures 360 degrees and then you edit what you want to see.”