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GoPro’s Max2 Brings 8K 360 Video and Swappable Lenses for $499.95

Priced at $499.95, GoPro is pitching “true 8K” capture to challenge newer 8K 360 rivals.

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Overview

  • GoPro announced the Max2 with 8K/30fps 360 video and up to 4K/60fps single‑lens 180° capture, with availability set for September 30 and preorders open today.
  • The company touts “true 8K” by excluding overlapping pixels between lenses, claiming 16–21% more usable resolution than competing cameras.
  • User‑replaceable, twist‑off lens covers made of water‑repellent optical glass aim to improve repairability and reduce downtime from scratches or cracks.
  • Hardware updates include a six‑mic array with wind reduction, GPS, waterproofing to 16 feet, a 1.82‑inch touchscreen, Bluetooth mic support, and a 1,960mAh removable battery rated for about 66 minutes at 8K/30.
  • The $499.95 price undercuts Insta360’s X5 and DJI’s Osmo 360 that start at $549.99, though DJI advertises up to 8K/50fps; GoPro’s Quik app adds AI tracking and real‑time reframing, and GoPro Labs enables pro features like higher bitrates.