GoPro Max 2 Honest 25-Min Review vs DJI Osmo 360 & Insta360 X5

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GoPro Max 2 is finally here after 6 years! In this 25-minute honest, in-depth review, I compare the new GoPro Max 2 against the DJI Osmo 360, Insta360 X5, Qoocam 3 Ultra, GoPro Max and even the iPhone in image quality, low light, stitching, stabilization, photos, and pro workflow features. Is this the new king of 8K 360 cameras in 2025? Let’s find out. 0:00 - Introduction 1:27 - Size, weight & design changes 3:30 - Image quality test lineup (Max 2 vs Osmo 360 vs X5 vs Qoocam vs Max vs iPhone) 4:10 - Why your Phone is still better than any 8K 360 camera 6:07 - Color & dynamic range comparison 6:52 - Sharpness, aliasing & focus chart 8:01 - Pixel-to-pixel breakdown (true 8K vs upscaled) 9:11 - ProRes export, 300Mbps bitrate and ALL-I encoding 9:51 - Projection (EAC vs ERP) 10:36 - Lens flare test (replaceable lens vs fixed) 11:41 - Image Sensor Comparison 12:30 - Low light test (X5 Pure Video vs OSMO 360 SuperNight vs GoPro Max 2) 14:00 - Controlled ISO test (800–6400) 15:15 - Stitching Test & Comparison 16:28 - Overheating Test 18:50 - Stabilization 19:27 - 360 Photos 20:40 - Verdict & conclusion – Did GoPro reclaim the 360 crown? 23:31 - Price: $499.99 📥 Download my test footage: https://www.patreon.com/posts/download-camera-140105936 These are unprocessed native files, exactly as they came off the cameras. You’ll need to stitch them yourself to see the results properly, using the official free software from each company: DJI Studio / GoPro Player / Insta360 Studio #GoProMax2