Subj : GoPro Max 2 vs DJI Osmo 360 heres my expert pick for the best Bl To : All From : TechnologyDaily Date : Tue Nov 18 2025 18:00:09 GoPro Max 2 vs DJI Osmo 360 heres my expert pick for the best Black Friday 360 camera deal Date: Tue, 18 Nov 2025 17:50:47 +0000 Description: Both of these 360 cameras, from DJI and GoPro, are new for 2025 but have already received major price cuts to put the squeeze on the Insta360 X5. I know which one I'd now buy FULL STORY ====================================================================== DJI and GoPro delivered stunning 360 cameras this year that both shoot 8K video with full 360-degree coverage and present a serious challenge to the Insta360 X5 the top pick in our best 360 camera guide . While the X5 remains the best camera of its kind overall, DJI's Osmo 360 and GoPro's Max 2 have certain advantages of their own, and now they are arguably better picks given that they just received huge price cuts (depending on where you live). There are currently no deals on the Insta360 X5, which means it is considerably pricier than rivals. But which of the two excellent value 360 camera alternatives would I pick? If we're purely talking price, it's a win for DJI right now the DJI Osmo 360 costs $410 at Amazon (was $549.99), while it's 298 at Amazon in the UK (probably the best deal of all). Shop all early Amazon US Black Friday deals Shop all early Amazon UK Black Friday deals The GoPro Max 2 remains at full price in the US $499 - while it sinks to a record low in the UK: $349 at WEX (was $449). I'm keeping an eye on prices, which could change at any point over Black Friday. So surely it's a home run for DJI then? Not precisely, because prices only tell one side of the story and they do regularly change... Image 1 of 3 The GoPro Max 2 during our in-depth review (Image credit: Future | Sam Kieldsen) Image 2 of 3 And the DJI Osmo 360, which got an equally thorough TechRadar test (Image credit: Future | Sam Kieldsen) Image 3 of 3 The trick up the Max 2's sleeve cost effective lens replacements (Image credit: Future | Sam Kieldsen) Best deal or best value? GoPro's Max 2 has a trick up its sleeve that DJI's Osmo 360 wishes it had cost-effective replacement lenses. Yes, should you damage either of the bulbous lenses in the Osmo 360 which is quite likely depending on what kind of use it gets it'll need to go in for repair or get replaced. Not so with the Max 2, because you can easily remove a damaged lens should your camera take a particularly nasty tumble and swap it out with a low-cost replacement. The Insta360 X5 has this feature too, by the way. On this basis and with the slight price difference in the UK, I'm tempted to recommend the Max 2 to UK shoppers right now. There's a bigger price difference in the US currently, so it's a closer call. And then there's the matter of when you are likely to use each camera. In our in-depth reviews, we said the Max 2 offers the best 'true' 8K image quality in bright daylight, but that the Osmo 360 is a low-light champion. So again, the choice comes down to how you'll use a 360 camera. Here are how each camera's key specs square up: DJI Osmo 360 and GoPro Max 2 specs compared GoPro Max 2 DJI Osmo 360 Type: 360 camera 360 camera Video 'True' 8K up to 30fps, 10-bit 8K up to 50fps, 10-bit Photo 29MP 120MP Sensor Twin 1/2.3-inch Twin 1.1-inch Max aperture f/1.8 f/1.9 Waterproof depth: 5m / 16ft 10m / 33ft Screen: 1.82-inch touchscreen 2-inch touchscreen Replacement lenses Yes No Storage: microSD 128GB internal, plus micro SD Dimensions: 2.4 x 1.4 x 3.2 inches / 64 x 70 x 49mm 2.4 x 1.4 x 3.2 inches / 61 x 81 x 36mm Weight: 195g / 6.88oz 183g / 6.45oz Either way, it's a great time to be shopping for a 360 camera. For years, there was only one choice Insta360 but now we are spoiled with alternatives from GoPro, DJI, and even budget brand Akaso with the Akaso 360 (just $199 / 199, plus there has been deals for it every seasonal sale so far, so I expect a price cut is coming). Prices change regularly, so I've included live prices below for the best deals for all of these 360 cameras, wherever you live. Today's best DJI Osmo 360 and GoPro Max 2 in the US The Osmo 360 wasn't initially available at launch in the US when it was announced in July this year, but it can now be picked up at the likes of B&H Photo and Amazon, and it's already on sale. The Standard Combo was $550 and can be had for as little as $410, while the Adventure Combo costs $524.99 at B&H Photo (was $699.99) , which adds two extra batteries, a charging hub, a selfie stick, and a mount. Price check: Osmo 360 Standard Combo for $412.50 at B&H Photo View Deal Not a sale in sight yet at GoPro, Amazon, B&H Photo, and others the Max 2 remains at $499 for the base bundle. However, I wouldn't be surprised if there's a price reduction over Black Friday, especially since the DJI Osmo 360 is available in the US and now costs less. Still, the Max 2 costs less than the Insta360 X5. Price check: Max 2 $499 at B&H Photo View Deal Today's best DJI Osmo 360 and GoPro Max 2 deals in the UK The Osmo 360 launched as recently as July this year, costing 409.99 for the standard bundle, or 549.99 for the adventure bundle. Now, just a few months later, we have the first major price cuts. For reference, the Insta360 X5 standard bundle costs 519. Price check: Osmo 360 299 at WEX Photo Video View Deal Not to be outdone by DJI, GoPro has also slashed 100 off its 360 camera, and it arrived even later, just two months ago, in September. You can grab that deal at WEX but also at GoPro's own site, where there is also a deal for the GoPro Max 2 + Accessories Bundle, which was 499 but now costs 399 . With items totalling a combined value of over 540 that's the camera, 2x Enduro batteries, memory card, and 1.2m selfie stick this accessories bundle is arguably an even better package. Price check: Max 2 349 at GoPro View Deal Shop more of today's best US Black Friday sales Amazon: 45% off TVs, AirPods, air fryers & vacuums Apple: iPads, AirPods & MacBooks from $119 Best Buy: $1,000 off TVs, laptops & headphones Dell: laptop deals from $249.99 Home Depot: 40% off appliances, furniture, grills & tools Lenovo: 45% off laptops & tablets Lowe's: up to 30% off appliances, holiday decor & tools Samsung: up to $2,000 off appliances, TVs & phones Target: 40% off Christmas decor, clothing & furniture T-Mobile: up to $1,100 off latest iPhone 17 Walmart: furniture, cheap TVs & vacs from $69 Wayfair: 54% off Christmas, furniture & decor Shop more of today's best UK Black Friday sales Amazon : up to 66% off tech & essentials AO : up to 500 off Dyson, Bosch & Hisense Argos : up to 50% off appliances, tech & toys Boots : save on 1,000s of beauty products Currys : deals on Ninja, Shark & Lenovo Dell : laptops from 279 Dyson : up to 550 off vacuums EE : Switch 2 bundles from 20/month John Lewis : up to 50% off tech & fashion Lego : sets & accessories from 2.99 Samsung : deals on appliances & phones Very : up to 40% off tech, toys & fashion ====================================================================== Link to news story: https://www.techradar.com/cameras/360-cameras/gopro-max-2-vs-dji-osmo-360-here s-my-expert-pick-for-the-best-black-friday-360-camera-deal --- Mystic BBS v1.12 A49 (Linux/64) * Origin: tqwNet Technology News (1337:1/100) .