Insta360 Ace Pro 2 review

The Ace Pro 2 is Insta360's answer to the GoPro HERO and DJI Osmo Action lines, and its hardware list is long. A lens co-engineered with Leica sits in front of a 1/1.3 inch 8K sensor that Insta360 rates at 13.5 stops of dynamic range, and a dedicated imaging chip works beside a 5 nm AI chip for noise reduction. It records 8K at 30 fps, 4K at 120 fps for slow motion, and 4K60 in both Active HDR and the PureVideo low-light mode. Photos reach 50 MP. The 157 degree lens and MegaView mode suit POV riding. It is waterproof to 39 ft out of the box and 197 ft with the Dive Case, and Insta360 rates it from minus 4 F to 113 F. The 2.5 inch flip touchscreen is the easiest selfie screen here, and an integrated wind guard targets wind noise. Insta360 claims 180 minutes of battery life and 80% charge in 18 minutes.

Who it is for

Travel vloggers and riders who want 8K detail, strong low-light video and a flip screen for framing selfies.

Price

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US price check pending. See the vendor pricing page.

Key features

• 1/1.3 inch 8K sensor with 13.5 stops of dynamic range
• 8K30, 4K60 Active HDR and 4K120 slow motion
• Waterproof to 39 ft (12 m), 197 ft (60 m) with the Dive Case
• 2.5 inch flip touchscreen
• 1800 mAh battery rated at 180 minutes

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Flip screen makes selfie framing easy
• Strength: PureVideo low-light mode up to 4K60
• Strength: Integrated wind guard for cleaner audio on bikes
• Weakness: US price not confirmed in our check
• Weakness: Shallower bare waterproofing than the Osmo Action 6
• Weakness: Flip screen adds a moving part

Key facts

• Sensor: 1/1.3 inch, 8K
• Photos: 50 MP
• Waterproof: 39 ft bare, 197 ft with case
• Field of view: 157 degrees
• Battery claim: 180 minutes

Where it ranks

Insta360 Ace Pro 2 is No. 4 in our Best Action Cameras verdict.