Insta360 Ace vs Insta360 Ace Pro 2

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Overview of the Insta360 Ace

Insta360 Ace☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★Insta360 Ace
Insta360's budget action camera: 6K video and a flipscreen
The Ace is Insta360's entry level action camera but shares a lot of features with it's premium brother, the Insta360 Ace Pro. The main difference being the sensor technology, which although not as advanced, still offers very good performance, with video up to 6K.
  • Pros
  • Great image stabilization
  • Flip screen
  • Weather proof
  • Cons
  • Heavy
  • Average audio

Overview of the Insta360 Ace Pro 2

Insta360 Ace Pro 2☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★Insta360 Ace Pro 2
Insta360's latest flagship action camera: 8K video and a flipscreen
Insta360 is currently the only manufacturer offering 8k cameras and the Ace Pro 2 is their most recent and capable action camera. The Ace Pro 2 is overall a great action camera which also has the particularity of featuring a flip screen, which some might find handy for filming themselves, just like it's predecessor, the Insta360 Ace Pro.
  • Pros
  • Great image stabilization
  • 8x Slomo video
  • Good low light performance
  • Weather proof
  • Cons
  • Limitation in 8K mode
  • Overheating in 8K mode

Comparison of the Ace vs the Ace Pro 2

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Video performance

The Ace and the Ace Pro 2 both offer HDR video. Both cameras feature slomo video. The two cameras have image stabilization.
Insta360 Ace
Insta360 Ace Pro 2
5.3K video at 30fps
Max resolution
8K video at 30fps
4K 30fps
HDR video
4K 60fps
8x at 1080p
Maximum slow motion
8x at 1080p
Flowstate
Stabilization
Flowstate
Why it matters: A high resolution will give you crisp footage but also allow you to reframe your video without losing too much quality. A higher framerate (fps) will result in smoother video and is important when filming action scenes or fast moving subjects. Image stabilization is a crucial feature for an action camera, as it removes camera shake, vibrations, rotation and other movements that deteriorate your final footage.

Battery life

The Ace Pro 2 offers a slightly better battery capacity. Both cameras have removable batteries.
Insta360 Ace
Insta360 Ace Pro 2
1700mAh
Battery capacity
1800mAh
Removable
Removable battery
Removable
100min at 4K30fps HDR
Battery life
100min at 4K30fps HDR and 180min at 1080p24fps
Why battery life matters: Nothing worse than running out of battery just before capturing the best footage of the day! A long battery life is reassuring and convenient when shooting footage outdoors where options to charge are limited. Even the use of a power bank can be tedious or simply impossible like when filming watersports. Having removable batteries allows battery swapping on the go which further extends your runtime.

Storage

Neither camera features built-in storage. Both the Ace and the Ace Pro 2 support SD cards. Both support up to 1TB.
Insta360 Ace
Insta360 Ace Pro 2
No built-in storage
Built-in storage
No built-in storage
microSD
Storage format
microSD
1TB
Maximun storage supported
1TB
Why storage matters: High quality footage can quickly take up lots of space and insufficient storage can soon be frustrating. Having a large amount of storage and the possiblity to extend it or swap SD cards while on a outing will ensure you will always be able to capture the footage you want. However, smaller, wearable action cameras often rely on built-in storage because of their small size.

Weight and size

The Ace Pro 2 is a slightly smaller camera. Both the Ace and the Ace Pro 2 have similar weights.
Insta360 Ace
Insta360 Ace Pro 2
2.83in x 2.05in x 1.52in / 71.9mm x 52.15mm x 38.5mm
Dimensions
2.83in x 2.06in x 1.5in / 71.9mm x 52.2mm x 38mm
6.24oz / 176.8g
Weight
6.25oz / 177.2g
Why size and weight matter: Weight is important for action cameras because we often mount them on helmets, or hold them at the end of a selfie stick while moving. Therefore a heavier camera can be difficult or uncomfortable to film with. Weight is even more crucial for certain sports like road cycling or running.

Waterproofing and usage conditions

The Ace Pro 2 offers a slightly better waterproof rating. Both the Ace and the Ace Pro 2 are waterproof to 197ft / 60m with a diving case. Both cameras have the same minimal usage temperature. The Ace Pro 2 beats the Ace in high heat conditions.
Insta360 Ace
Insta360 Ace Pro 2
33ft / 10m
Waterproof
39ft / 12m
197ft / 60m
Waterproof with diving case
197ft / 60m
-4°F / -20°C
Min operating temperature
-4°F / -20°C
104°F / 40°C
Max operating temperature
113°F / 45°C
Why it matters: Most action cameras are waterproof for accidental splashing or use above water, but if you plan on Snorkeling or Scuba Diving, we recommend choosing a camera which offers a diving case and always using it for underwater footage. If you plan on filming Snowboarding, Skiing or other wintersports in extremely cold conditions, you should pick a camera that is rated for those temperatures, most cameras are only rated down to 14°F / -10°C. Many action cameras are prone to overheating, even in ordinary conditions, so if you plan on filming in hot environments, you should choose a camera that can function at high temperatures.

Camera and sensor technology

The Ace and the Ace Pro 2 both feature a similar resolution. Both feature a 157° field of view. The Ace Pro 2 has a slightly better video bit rate than the Ace.
Insta360 Ace
Insta360 Ace Pro 2
48MP
Pixels
50MP
157°
Field of view
157°
170Mbps
Video bite rate
180Mbps
Why it matters: A higher amount of pixels will offer better quality footage and higher resolution photos. A higher field of view means that the camera captures over a wider angle and therefore more action can be seen in the final footage. Some cameras require accessories to enable the maximum FOV. A higher bitrate at a similar resolution will offer higher quality video.

Camera settings

Both the Ace and the Ace Pro 2 have the same ISO range. Both cameras have the same exposure compensation adjustments.
Insta360 Ace
Insta360 Ace Pro 2
100-6400
ISO range
100-6400
+/-4
Exposure Compensation
+/-4
Why these settings matter: The ISO range and exposure compensation settings will mostly allow you to tweak your action camera for low light situations.

Insta360 Ace versus Insta360 Ace Pro 2 specifications

NameInsta360 AceInsta360 Ace Pro 2
Year of release20232024
Width2.83in / 71.9mm2.83in / 71.9mm
Height2.05in / 52.15mm2.06in / 52.2mm
Depth1.52in / 38.5mm1.5in / 38mm
Weight6.24oz / 176.8g6.25oz / 177.2g
Waterproof33ft / 10m39ft / 12m
Waterproof with diving case197ft / 60m197ft / 60m
Min operating temperature-4°F / -20°C-4°F / -20°C
Max operating temperature104°F / 40°C113°F / 45°C
Battery capacity1700mAh1800mAh
Removable batteryYesYes
Battery life100min at 4K30fps HDR100min at 4K30fps HDR
180min at 1080p24fps

Charging time70min (5V/3A)47min (30W)
75min (5V/3A)
Storage formatmicroSDmicroSD
Storage rating requiredV30 or UHS-3V30 or UHS-3
Maximun storage supported1TB1TB
Rear screen size2.4in2.4in
Front screen sizeYesYes
Field of view157°157°
Sensor1/2"1/1.3"
Pixels48MP50MP
ApertureF2.4F2.6
Focal length16mm13mm
ISO range100-6400100-6400
Video zoom4x4x
Color Depth8bit8bit
Video bite rate170Mbps180Mbps
Exposure Compensation+/-4+/-4
360-degree videoNoNo
8K video-30fps
5.3K video30fps-
4K video120fps120fps
2.7K video120fps120fps
1440p video60fps60fps
1080p video240fps240fps
Slow motion at 4K4x4x
Maximum slow motion8x at 1080p8x at 1080p
HDR video4K 30fps4K 60fps
StabilizationFlowstateFlowstate
Horizon lockYesYes
Video formatH.265 (HEVC)H.265 (HEVC)
Timelapse modeYesYes
Starlapse modeYesYes
Timeshift modeYesYes
Loop recording modeYesYes
Photo burst modeYesYes
RAW format supportedYesYes
Microphones33
Stereo audioYesYes
Noise reductionYesYes
Audio formataacaac
Audio bluetooth supportBluetooth headsetsBluetooth headsets
Wifi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
BluetoothBLE 5.2BLE 5.2
USBUSB-CUSB-C
GPS integratedNoNo
GPS pairingiOS Application
Android Application
iOS Application
Android Application
Voice commandsYesYes
Gesture commandsYesYes