GoPro Max
GoPro MaxThe Max was GoPro's second attempt at a 360 camera and was released in 2019. It is still offers relatively good performance but it's age is showing in comparision with the more recent competition. It's replacement, the GoPro Max 2, released in 2025 is a major upgrade on all aspects.
- Pros
- Good stabilization
- Cons
- Average image quality
- Ageing model
Alternatives to the GoPro Max
Kandao Qoocam 3Kandao's 2023 360 camera: 5.7K video
Insta360 X4Insta360's 2024 360 camera model: 8K30fps video and great battery lifeCheaper alternatives to the GoPro Max
Akaso 360Akaso's first 360 cameraGoPro Max full specifications
| Name | GoPro Max |
| Year of release | 2019 |
| Width | 2.52in / 64mm |
| Height | 2.72in / 69mm |
| Depth | 0.98in / 25mm |
| Weight | 5.43oz / 154g |
| Waterproof | 16ft / 5m |
| Min operating temperature | 14°F / -10°C |
| Max operating temperature | 95°F / 35°C |
| Battery capacity | 1600mAh |
| Removable battery | Yes |
| Battery life | 85min 5.7K30fps 360° 105min at 1080p |
| Charging time | 120min |
| Storage format | microSD |
| Storage rating required | Class 10 or UHS-I Rating |
| Maximun storage supported | 1TB |
| Rear screen size | 1.69in |
| Field of view | 155° |
| Sensor | 1/2.3" |
| Pixels | 18MP |
| Aperture | F2.0 |
| Focal length | 13-27mm |
| ISO range | 100-3200 |
| Color Depth | 8bit |
| Video bite rate | 78Mbps |
| Exposure Compensation | +/-4 |
| 360-degree video | Yes |
| 5.7K 360 video | 30fps |
| 360 video format | GoPro 360 file |
| 1440p video | 60fps |
| 1080p video | 60fps |
| Maximum slow motion | 2x |
| Stabilization | Max HyperSmooth |
| Horizon lock | Yes |
| Video format | H.264 (AVC) H.265 (HEVC) |
| Live streaming | 1080p30 |
| Timelapse mode | Yes |
| Timeshift mode | Yes |
| Loop recording mode | Yes |
| Subject tracking | No |
| Photo burst mode | No |
| RAW format supported | Yes |
| Microphones | 6 |
| Stereo audio | Yes |
| Noise reduction | Yes |
| Audio format | wav |
| Wifi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac |
| Bluetooth | BLE 4.2 |
| USB | Type-C USB |
| GPS integrated | Yes |
| Voice commands | Yes |
| Gesture commands | No |
Compare the GoPro Max with:
- GoPro Max 2
- GoPro Hero 13 Black
- GoPro Hero 12 Black
- GoPro Hero 11 Black
- GoPro Hero 10 Black
- GoPro Hero 4K (2024)
- GoPro Lit Hero
- Insta360 Ace Pro 2
- Insta360 Ace Pro
- Insta360 Ace
- Insta360 Go Ultra
- Insta360 Go 3S
- Insta360 Go 3
- DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro
- DJI Osmo Action 4
- DJI Osmo Action 3
- DJI Osmo Action 2
- DJI Osmo 360
- DJI Osmo Nano
- Insta360 X5
- Insta360 X4
- Insta360 X3
- Insta360 One X2
- Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra
- Kandao Qoocam 3
- Ricoh Theta X
- Akaso 360
- Akaso EK7000
- Akaso EK7000 Pro
- Akaso Brave 4 Pro
- Akaso Brave 7 LE
- Akaso Brave 8
- Akaso Brave 8 Lite
- Sixmou i3
- SJCam C110 Plus
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