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
X5
Flagship 360° action camera with dual 1/1.28-inch sensors, 8K 30fps 360° video, 4K 60fps single-lens mode, 15m waterproofing, and AI-powered PureVideo.
$550
Launch priceReleased Apr 2025
X5 is 6 months newer.
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Wins
Ace Pro 2
Wins
X5
5 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AAce Pro 2 has higher 1080p max frame rate (240 fps vs 120 fps)
- BX5 has higher Resolution (72 MP vs 50 MP)
- BX5 has higher Battery capacity (2400 mAh vs 1800 mAh)
- AAce Pro 2 has higher Battery runtime (180 min vs 135 min)
- BX5 has higher Waterproof depth (15 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)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
X5
46 × 125 × 38 mm
200 g (0.44 lb / 7.05 oz)
Ace Pro 2 is 72mm shorter than X5 but it is also 26mm wider.
Ace Pro 2 is 23 g lighter than X5.
Depth (front-to-back): 38mm Ace Pro 2 · 38mm X5
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
X5
46 × 125 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
X5
46 × 38 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
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only Ace Pro 2 supports it
1080p max frame rate
240 fps vs 120 fps — higher is better
Internal RAW video
Only Ace Pro 2 supports it
Battery runtime
180 min vs 135 min — higher is better
Weight
177.2 g vs 200 g — lower is better
Reasons to choose
X5
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 46, 124.5, 38.2
Resolution
72 MP vs 50 MP — higher is better
Battery capacity
2400 mAh vs 1800 mAh — higher is better
Waterproof depth
15 m vs 12 m — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 6,400
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
- ✓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
X5
Pros
- ✓Dual 1/1.28-inch sensors (2× larger than X4)
- ✓8K 30fps 360° and 5.7K 60fps
- ✓4K 60fps single-lens action mode
- ✓15m waterproof without case
- ✓72MP 360° photos
Cons
- –Premium price vs X4
- –8K workflow is storage-heavy
- –Fixed lenses (not user-swappable in field)
- –Editing 360° footage takes time
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, Ace Pro 2 or X5?
Ace Pro 2 scores 5.5/10 versus 1.5/10 for X5 — 20fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the Ace Pro 2 and X5?
Ace Pro 2 is 50 MP and X5 is 72 MP, so the X5 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
How does stabilization compare between the Ace Pro 2 and X5?
Ace Pro 2 uses FlowState electronic stabilization (electronic), while X5 uses FlowState 6-axis (electronic).
What's the weight difference between the Ace Pro 2 and X5?
Ace Pro 2 weighs 177.2 g and X5 weighs 200 g, so the Ace Pro 2 is 23 g lighter.
Do the Ace Pro 2 and X5 record 4K video?
Ace Pro 2: 8K (max), 4K up to 60p. X5: 8K (max), 4K up to 60p.
Are the Ace Pro 2 and X5 weather sealed?
Ace Pro 2: Yes. X5: Yes.
Which has better battery runtime?
Ace Pro 2 is rated for about 180 minutes of continuous recording and X5 for about 135 minutes, giving the Ace Pro 2 the edge.
How much does each cost?
Ace Pro 2 launched at $449 and X5 at $550. The Ace Pro 2 is $101 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Insta360 press materials.