Both the Max 2 and X5 are CNET Editors' Choice winners. But which one is right for you comes down to a few key considerations.

Cameras have become intricately linked with modern culture. For decades, people have used them to capture a variety of precious moments, from historical snapshots and incredible landscapes -- like ...

I tried out the GoPro Max 2 camera to compare it directly with the Insta360 X5 and the original GoPro Max 1. The differences in image quality and color sciences didn’t immediately jump out to me like ...

The GoPro Max 2 is the long awaited sequel to the 360 camera which GoPro launched back in 2019. GoPro, in fact, pioneered consumer 360 cameras with the GoPro Fusion in 2017, but in the intervening ...

Excellent “true” 8K footage. Support for 10-bit color. Replaceable lenses. Natural-looking color in default profile. Mobile software has good automated tracking tools. Single-lens mode turns it into a ...

In a break from tradition, GoPro hasn’t announced a new Hero Black camera this fall. Instead, this year’s flagship is the much-rumored Max 2 360 camera ($500). The Max 2 lands at a time when spherical ...

GoPro hasn’t slowed down in 2025. The brand relaunched its MAX action camera earlier this year, gave the HERO 13 Black a colourful refresh, and kept fans guessing about what might land in September ...

GoPro’s Max 2 is a much-anticipated camera that was originally due to make an appearance over a year ago. Was it worth the wait? On balance, Simon Wyndham thinks it was. When GoPro announced that it ...

There has probably never been a better time to buy a 360-degree camera, with three frontrunners dominating the market. But which should you choose? The Insta360 X5, the GoPro Max 2, or the DJI Osmo ...

CNET’s expert staff reviews and rates dozens of new products and services each month, building on more than a quarter century of expertise. The GoPro Max 2 is a waterproof 360 action camera capable of ...