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If image quality is what you are after, these are the two action cameras most often compared. One bets on the sensor and 8K; the other on its ecosystem.
Head to head
| Spec | Insta360 Ace Pro 2 | GoPro HERO13 Black |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 8.5 | 8.3 |
| Image | 9.2 | 9.0 |
| Stabilisation | 8.8 | 9.0 |
| Battery | 8.8 | 7.2 |
| Ease of use | 8.2 | 7.8 |
| Value | 8.2 | 7.2 |
| Type | Action | Action |
| Max resolution | 8K at 30 fps | 5.3K at 60 fps |
| Max stated battery life | 180 min | 150 min |
| Waterproof without case | 12 m | 10 m |
| Weight | 178 g | 159 g |
| Stand-out feature | Leica lens and a 1/1.3-inch sensor | HB-series interchangeable lenses and the biggest range of mounts |
Highlighted in orange: the winner of each measurable spec. Manufacturer data.
Resolution and sensor
- Insta360 Ace Pro 2: up to 8K at 30 fps, a 1/1.3-inch sensor and a lens co-engineered with Leica.
- GoPro HERO13 Black: up to 5.3K at 60 fps.
The Insta360 wins on maximum resolution and, thanks to its sensor, does better in low light. The GoPro offers more frames per second at high resolution.
Battery
Insta360 claims up to 180 minutes. GoPro, over 2.5 hours at 1080p30 with its Enduro battery, which is also designed to perform well in the cold, a plus if you ride through a UK winter.
Water resistance
12 m for the Insta360 and 10 m for the GoPro. Both shrug off rain.
Accessories and lenses: GoPro wins
The HERO13 takes interchangeable lenses and has the biggest range of mounts on the market. If you already own helmet or handlebar mounts, they are almost certainly GoPro-style.
Verdict
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