GoPro MAX — Waterproof 360 + Traditional Action Camera with Touch Screen Spherical 5.6K30 HD Video 16.6MP 360 Photos 1080p Live Streaming Stabilization 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
#10 in Action Cameras
GoPro
GoPro MAX — Waterproof 360 + Traditional Action Camera with Touch Screen Spherical 5.6K30 HD Video 16.6MP 360 Photos 1080p Live Streaming Stabilization
$344.99
100/100Excellent
100% positive0% neutral0% negative
Pros
- +Better tool (implied versatility)
- +360 reframing capability
Cons
- -Reframing requires effort/workflow adjustment
“Don't have a Max yet, but will install the plugin in anticipation of what's to come!”
#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.”