Insta360
Ace Pro 2
8K Leica-lens action camera with 1/1.3-inch sensor, 4K60 Active HDR, PureVideo low-light mode, and 12m waterproofing.
$449
Launch priceReleased Oct 2024
Insta360
X6
Flagship 8K 360 camera with dual Sony 1/1.1-inch square sensors, native 8K50 and in-camera Dolby Vision, 120MP stills, 2.32-inch OLED, 140-minute 8K30 runtime, and 20m waterproofing.
$700
Launch priceReleased Aug 2026
X6 is 1.8 years newer.
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Wins
Ace Pro 2
Wins
X6
4 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BX6 has higher Resolution (120 MP vs 50 MP)
- BX6 has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
- AAce Pro 2 has higher 1080p max frame rate (240 fps vs 120 fps)
- BX6 has higher RAW buffer depth (200 frames vs 120 frames)
- BX6 has higher Waterproof depth (20 m vs 12 m)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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Ace Pro 2
72 × 52 × 38 mm
177.2 g (0.39 lb / 6.25 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
X6
50 × 100 × 40 mm
196 g (0.43 lb / 6.91 oz)
Ace Pro 2 is 48mm shorter and 2mm thinner than X6 but it is also 22mm wider.
Ace Pro 2 is 19 g lighter than X6.
Depth (front-to-back): 38mm Ace Pro 2 · 40mm X6
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Ace Pro 2
72 × 52 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
X6
50 × 100 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
Ace Pro 2
72 × 38 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
X6
50 × 40 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Ace Pro 2
9.6 × 7.2 mm · Compact
69 mm² area
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
Ace Pro 2
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 71.9, 52.2, 38
1080p max frame rate
240 fps vs 120 fps — higher is better
Internal RAW video
Only Ace Pro 2 supports it
Codecs
Adds H.264
Stabilization modes
Adds Horizon Lock 360°, Active HDR
Battery runtime
180 min vs 140 min — higher is better
Weight
177.2 g vs 196 g — lower is better
Reasons to choose
X6
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Pet, Object
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 50, 100, 40
Stabilization modes
Adds 360° Horizon Lock, InstaFrame 2.0, FreeFrame
Resolution
120 MP vs 50 MP — higher is better
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
200 frames vs 120 frames — higher is better
Waterproof depth
20 m vs 12 m — higher is better
Burst (mechanical)
12 fps vs 8 fps — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 6,400
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
Ace Pro 2
Pros
- ✓8K30 video
- ✓1/1.3-inch Leica lens
- ✓PureVideo night mode
- ✓12m waterproof
Cons
- –8K drains battery faster
- –Premium vs DJI Action
- –Fixed lens
X6
Pros
- ✓Dual Sony 1/1.1-inch sensors (1-inch equivalent 360)
- ✓Native 8K50 + in-camera Dolby Vision / 10-bit I-Log
- ✓120MP 360 photos; 5K60 / 4K120 single-lens
- ✓2600mAh Xtreme Battery: 140 min 8K30
- ✓20m waterproof + replaceable Lens 2.0
Cons
- –$700 Standard Bundle vs cheaper 360 rivals
- –8K50, not 8K60 vs Osmo 360 II
- –47GB usable built-in storage vs DJI 105GB
- –360 footage still needs reframing
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for travel, Ace Pro 2 or X6?
X6 scores 6.5/10 versus 5.0/10 for Ace Pro 2 — 196g — ultralight for all-day carry.
What's the resolution difference between the Ace Pro 2 and X6?
Ace Pro 2 is 50 MP and X6 is 120 MP, so the X6 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
How does stabilization compare between the Ace Pro 2 and X6?
Ace Pro 2 uses FlowState electronic stabilization (electronic), while X6 uses FlowState 6-axis + 360° Horizon Lock (electronic).
Which shoots faster bursts — the Ace Pro 2 or the X6?
Ace Pro 2 reaches 20 fps electronic. X6 reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Ace Pro 2 and X6?
Ace Pro 2 weighs 177.2 g and X6 weighs 196 g, so the Ace Pro 2 is 19 g lighter.
Do the Ace Pro 2 and X6 record 4K video?
Ace Pro 2: 8K (max), 4K up to 60p. X6: 8K 360 (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the Ace Pro 2 and X6 weather sealed?
Ace Pro 2: Yes. X6: Yes.
Which has better battery runtime?
Ace Pro 2 is rated for about 180 minutes of continuous recording and X6 for about 140 minutes, giving the Ace Pro 2 the edge.
How much does each cost?
Ace Pro 2 launched at $449 and X6 at $700. The Ace Pro 2 is $251 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed September 2026.
Product images courtesy of Insta360 press materials.