The two best 8K 360 cameras you can buy are finally in the same ring. Insta360's X5 — the low-light, long-battery all-rounder — takes on GoPro's MAX2, the GPS-toting newcomer with a brighter lens. Both shoot true 8K, both let you swap the lenses, and both are genuine and available at SkyOrbits in Muscat. Here's the 60-second breakdown of which one fits you.
Choose the Insta360 X5 if…
You shoot a lot after dark or underwater. The bigger 1/1.28″ sensors and PureVideo mean cleaner low-light footage, 72MP 360 photos, a longer 2400mAh battery, and 15m waterproofing. FlowState stabilisation and the polished Insta360 app make editing effortless.
Choose the GoPro MAX2 if…
You want data on your footage. Built-in GPS adds speed, distance and route overlays, the F1.8 lens is brighter, and GP-Log 10-bit gives you room to colour-grade. It keeps GoPro's Quik app and Twist-and-Go replaceable lenses, from the brand that started action cameras.
Max 360 video
Insta360 X5
8K 30fps (7680×3840)
GoPro MAX2
8K 30fps (7680×3840)
Sensors
Insta360 X5
Dual 1/1.28″
GoPro MAX2
Dual 1/2.3″
360 photo
Insta360 X5
72MP
GoPro MAX2
29MP
Stabilisation
Insta360 X5
FlowState + 360° Horizon Lock
GoPro MAX2
Max HyperSmooth + 360° Horizon Lock
Waterproof (no case)
Insta360 X5
15m (60m with dive case)
GoPro MAX2
5m
Battery
Insta360 X5
2400mAh · up to 185 min
GoPro MAX2
1960mAh Enduro
Lens aperture
Insta360 X5
F2.0
GoPro MAX2
F1.8
Signature trick
Insta360 X5
Triple AI Chip · PureVideo low-light
GoPro MAX2
Built-in GPS · GP-Log 10-bit
Same league
Both shoot true 8K 360 at 30fps · both have replaceable lenses · both lock the horizon a full 360° · both do 4K 60fps single-lens (flat) video · both are the newest flagship 360 cameras of their line.
No wrong answer here — the X5 leans low-light and battery, the MAX2 leans GPS and colour.
Get both at SkyOrbits, Muscat
Genuine, with warranty — order online or come see them at our Muscat showroom. Installments available (Bank Muscat / Meethaq / NBO + in-house).
Insta360 X5 from 189.900 OMR · GoPro MAX2 189.000 OMR — incl. VAT
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Insta360 X5 or GoPro MAX2 better?
It depends on what you shoot. The X5 leans towards low light and endurance — bigger 1/1.28" sensors with PureVideo, a 2400mAh battery, and 15m waterproofing. The MAX2 leans towards data and colour — built-in GPS, a brighter F1.8 lens, and GP-Log 10-bit. Both capture true 8K 360 video at 30fps, so neither is a wrong answer.
Do both really shoot 8K?
Yes. Both the Insta360 X5 and the GoPro MAX2 record true 8K 360 video at 30fps (7680 x 3840), confirmed on each maker's official specs.
Which one is better in low light?
The Insta360 X5, on paper. It uses larger dual 1/1.28" sensors (vs the MAX2's dual 1/2.3") and markets a dedicated PureVideo low-light mode. Bigger sensors gather more light, which usually means cleaner footage after dark.
Which is more waterproof?
The Insta360 X5 is rated to 15m without a case, versus 5m for the GoPro MAX2. The X5 can also go to 60m with its Invisible Dive Case. Both figures are from the makers' official specifications.
Are the Insta360 X5 and GoPro MAX2 available in Oman?
Yes — SkyOrbits carries both. They're genuine and come with warranty; order online or visit our Muscat showroom, and installments are available (Bank Muscat / Meethaq / NBO + in-house).
Specs reflect official Insta360 and GoPro information as of July 2026.
