Insta360
Ace Pro
Leica co-engineered action cam with 1/1.3-inch sensor, 4K120, flip touchscreen, and FlowState stabilization.
$399
Launch priceReleased Nov 2023
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
Ace Pro 2 is 11 months newer.
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Wins
Ace Pro
Wins
Ace Pro 2
7 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BAce Pro 2 has higher RAW buffer depth (120 frames vs 60 frames)
- AAce Pro has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
- BAce Pro 2 has higher Battery runtime (180 min vs 100 min)
- BAce Pro 2 has higher Burst (mechanical) (8 fps vs 6 fps)
- BAce Pro 2 has higher Burst (electronic) (20 fps vs 15 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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Ace Pro
72 × 52 × 39 mm
179.8 g (0.40 lb / 6.34 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Ace Pro 2
72 × 52 × 38 mm
177.2 g (0.39 lb / 6.25 oz)
Ace Pro is 1mm thicker than Ace Pro 2.
Ace Pro is 3 g heavier than Ace Pro 2.
Depth (front-to-back): 39mm Ace Pro · 38mm Ace Pro 2
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Ace Pro
72 × 52 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Ace Pro 2
72 × 52 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
Ace Pro
72 × 39 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Ace Pro 2
72 × 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
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 52.15, 38.5
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Stabilization modes
Adds Horizon Lock
Reasons to choose
Ace Pro 2
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 52.2, 38
RAW buffer depth
120 frames vs 60 frames — higher is better
Internal RAW video
Only Ace Pro 2 supports it
Stabilization modes
Adds Horizon Lock 360°, PureVideo
Battery runtime
180 min vs 100 min — higher is better
Burst (mechanical)
8 fps vs 6 fps — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
20 fps vs 15 fps — higher is better
Waterproof depth
12 m vs 10 m — 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
- ✓1080p max frame rate — Both 240 fps
- ✓Max video bit rate — Both 200 Mbps
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
Ace Pro
Pros
- ✓1/1.3-inch sensor
- ✓4K120 slow-mo
- ✓Leica color science
- ✓Flip touchscreen
Cons
- –Superseded by Ace Pro 2
- –No 8K
- –Fixed lens
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
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 video, Ace Pro or Ace Pro 2?
Ace Pro 2 scores 7.0/10 versus 4.5/10 for Ace Pro — 8K recording for future-proof footage.
What's the resolution difference between the Ace Pro and Ace Pro 2?
Ace Pro is 48 MP and Ace Pro 2 is 50 MP, so the Ace Pro 2 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
How does stabilization compare between the Ace Pro and Ace Pro 2?
Ace Pro uses FlowState electronic stabilization (electronic), while Ace Pro 2 uses FlowState electronic stabilization (electronic).
Which shoots faster bursts — the Ace Pro or the Ace Pro 2?
Ace Pro reaches 15 fps electronic. Ace Pro 2 reaches 20 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Ace Pro and Ace Pro 2?
Ace Pro weighs 179.8 g and Ace Pro 2 weighs 177.2 g, so the Ace Pro 2 is 3 g lighter.
Do the Ace Pro and Ace Pro 2 record 4K video?
Ace Pro: 4K up to 120p. Ace Pro 2: 8K (max), 4K up to 60p.
Are the Ace Pro and Ace Pro 2 weather sealed?
Ace Pro: Yes. Ace Pro 2: Yes.
Which has better battery runtime?
Ace Pro is rated for about 100 minutes of continuous recording and Ace Pro 2 for about 180 minutes, giving the Ace Pro 2 the edge.
How much does each cost?
Ace Pro launched at $399 and Ace Pro 2 at $449. The Ace Pro is $50 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
Product images courtesy of Insta360 press materials.