GoPro MAX2 review

The MAX2 is GoPro's 360 camera, and it records everything around you so you pick the angle later instead of aiming during a ride. GoPro says it captures true 8K 360 video with 10-bit color, and up to 300 Mbps with GoPro Labs firmware. For slow motion it records 4K100 spherical video, or 5.6K60 at higher resolution. Photos reach 29 MP in 360. The invisible selfie stick effect gives third-person shots that look like a drone followed you. Its glass lenses twist off and can be replaced, which matters on a camera with two exposed bulbs. A cold-weather Enduro battery is included, and the camera is waterproof to 16 ft (5 m), so divers need a housing. The Quik app handles reframing with object tracking, keyframes and effects. GoPro listed it at $299.99, down $200, when we checked.

Who it is for

Riders and travelers who want to film everything and choose angles later, with GoPro mounts and replaceable lenses.

Price

$299.99 at GoPro's US store when checked, a $200 sale from $499.99.

SAVE $200 MAX2 $299.99
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 9, 2026.

Key features

• True 8K 360 video with 10-bit color
• 4K100 spherical video for 3x slow motion, or 5.6K60
• Twist-and-go replaceable glass lenses
• 29 MP 360 photos
• Waterproof to 16 ft (5 m)

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Replaceable lenses protect against a costly crash
• Strength: Invisible selfie stick and reframing in the Quik app
• Strength: Lowest verified price for a flagship 360 camera here, on sale
• Weakness: Waterproof to only 16 ft
• Weakness: 360 footage takes more editing
• Weakness: Sale price may not last

Key facts

• Max video: 8K 360
• Photos: 29 MP 360
• Waterproof: 16 ft (5 m)
• Bitrate: Up to 300 Mbps with GoPro Labs
• Lenses: Replaceable

Where it ranks

GoPro MAX2 is No. 3 in our Best Action Cameras verdict.