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
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 1.4 years newer.
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Wins
Ace Pro
Wins
X5
4 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AAce Pro has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
- AAce Pro has higher 1080p max frame rate (240 fps vs 120 fps)
- BX5 has higher Resolution (72 MP vs 48 MP)
- BX5 has higher Waterproof depth (15 m vs 10 m)
- BX5 has higher Battery runtime (135 min vs 100 min)
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)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
X5
46 × 125 × 38 mm
200 g (0.44 lb / 7.05 oz)
Ace Pro is 72mm shorter than X5 but it is also 26mm wider.
Ace Pro is 20 g lighter than X5.
Depth (front-to-back): 39mm Ace Pro · 38mm X5
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
X5
46 × 125 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
X5
46 × 38 mm
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 71.9, 52.15, 38.5
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only Ace Pro supports it
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
1080p max frame rate
240 fps vs 120 fps — higher is better
Stabilization modes
Adds Horizon Lock
Weight
179.8 g vs 200 g — lower is better
Reasons to choose
X5
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 46, 124.5, 38.2
Stabilization modes
Adds Horizon Lock 360°, PureVideo
Resolution
72 MP vs 48 MP — higher is better
Waterproof depth
15 m vs 10 m — higher is better
Battery runtime
135 min vs 100 min — higher is better
Battery capacity
2400 mAh vs 1800 mAh — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 6,400
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
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
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 travel, Ace Pro or X5?
Ace Pro scores 7.0/10 versus 5.0/10 for X5 — 179.8g — ultralight for all-day carry.
What's the resolution difference between the Ace Pro and X5?
Ace Pro is 48 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 and X5?
Ace Pro uses FlowState electronic stabilization (electronic), while X5 uses FlowState 6-axis (electronic).
What's the weight difference between the Ace Pro and X5?
Ace Pro weighs 179.8 g and X5 weighs 200 g, so the Ace Pro is 20 g lighter.
Do the Ace Pro and X5 record 4K video?
Ace Pro: 4K up to 120p. X5: 8K (max), 4K up to 60p.
Are the Ace Pro and X5 weather sealed?
Ace Pro: Yes. X5: Yes.
Which has better battery runtime?
Ace Pro is rated for about 100 minutes of continuous recording and X5 for about 135 minutes, giving the X5 the edge.
How much does each cost?
Ace Pro launched at $399 and X5 at $550. The Ace Pro is $151 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.