GoPro
LIT HERO
Ultra-compact lifestyle camera with integrated front-facing LED light, 4K60 slo-mo, 12MP photos, magnetic latch + folding fingers mounting, and 5m waterproof body at 93g.
$270
Launch priceReleased Sep 2025
GoPro
MAX2
True 8K 360 action camera with twist-and-go replaceable lenses, 29MP 360 photos, 4K100 spherical slo-mo, 10-bit GP-Log, six mics, and 5m waterproof rugged body.
$500
Launch priceReleased Sep 2025
Released within a month of each other.
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Wins
LIT HERO
Wins
MAX2
10 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BMAX2 has higher Resolution (29 MP vs 12 MP)
- BMAX2 has higher RAW buffer depth (120 frames vs 60 frames)
- BMAX2 has higher Burst (mechanical) (8 fps vs 6 fps)
- BMAX2 has higher Burst (electronic) (20 fps vs 15 fps)
- BMAX2 has higher IBIS effectiveness (7 stops vs 6 stops)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareLIT HERO
134 × 91 × 72 mm
580 g (1.28 lb / 20.46 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
MAX2
134 × 91 × 72 mm
580 g (1.28 lb / 20.46 oz)
LIT HERO and MAX2 share virtually identical body dimensions.
LIT HERO and MAX2 weigh the same.
Depth (front-to-back): 72mm LIT HERO · 72mm MAX2
Sensor size, to scale
LIT HERO
17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds
225 mm² area
MAX2
17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds
225 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
LIT HERO
No major advantages on measured specs.
Reasons to choose
MAX2
Resolution
29 MP vs 12 MP — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
120 frames vs 60 frames — higher is better
Burst (mechanical)
8 fps vs 6 fps — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
20 fps vs 15 fps — higher is better
IBIS effectiveness
7 stops vs 6 stops — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 25,600
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
LIT HERO
Pros
- ✓Built-in 3-level LED + diffuser
- ✓4K60 2× slo-mo + 4K30 4:3 vertical crop
- ✓Magnetic latch + 1/4-20 + GoPro fingers
- ✓100+ min runtime at 4K60 (light off)
- ✓Compact 93g rugged design
Cons
- –Non-removable built-in battery
- –8-bit only, fixed Protune settings
- –HyperSmooth applied in Quik app only
- –No GP-Log or 10-bit recording
MAX2
Pros
- ✓True 8K 360 video (21% more pixels vs rivals)
- ✓Field-replaceable twist-on lenses
- ✓4K100 360 slo-mo + 5.6K60 360
- ✓10-bit GP-Log + 300Mbps (GoPro Labs)
- ✓4K60 single-lens + 180° HyperView POV
Cons
- –360 workflow needs reframing in Quik
- –$100 more than HERO13 Black
- –1/2.3-inch dual sensors
- –8K runtime shorter than 5.6K modes
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 landscape, LIT HERO or MAX2?
MAX2 scores 5.0/10 versus 3.5/10 for LIT HERO — Weather sealed for outdoor conditions.
What's the resolution difference between the LIT HERO and MAX2?
LIT HERO is 12 MP and MAX2 is 29 MP, so the MAX2 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the LIT HERO and MAX2 have in-body image stabilization?
LIT HERO has 6-stop in-body image stabilization, while MAX2 has 7-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the LIT HERO or the MAX2?
LIT HERO reaches 15 fps electronic. MAX2 reaches 20 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the LIT HERO and MAX2?
Both bodies weigh roughly 580 g.
Do the LIT HERO and MAX2 record 4K video?
LIT HERO: 4K up to 60p. MAX2: 4K up to 60p.
Are the LIT HERO and MAX2 weather sealed?
LIT HERO: Yes. MAX2: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the LIT HERO and 640 shots for the MAX2, giving the MAX2 the edge.
How much does each cost?
LIT HERO launched at $270 and MAX2 at $500. The LIT HERO is $230 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.