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MAX

GoPro MAX 360° camera specs, 1/2.3-inch (x2) sensor, $499.99 launch price. Video, stabilization, battery and more.

360°

Launch price $499.99

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  • 1/2.3-inch (x2) sensor
  • Electronic stabilization
  • 360° horizon leveling
  • Waterproof to 5 m
  • GPS
  • 159 g

Caveats

  • Announced in 2019 (before the 2020 cutoff); included only because GoPro still sells it (re-introduced 2025-02-18 at $349.99). Source
  • 8-bit only, max 78Mbps; 360 video max 5.6K30. Source
  • GoPro MAX product page states 'MAX is not intended for underwater use' although the compare page lists 5m waterproof. Source

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AnnouncedNot stated2025-09-232024-04-16
Sensor size1/2.3-inch (x2)1/2.3-inch (x2)1/2-inch
StabilizationElectronicElectronicElectronic
Horizon leveling360°360°360°
Waterproof5 m5 m10 m
Weight159 g195 g203 g
Battery runtimeNot statedNot stated135 min
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Specifications

Overview

Category
360°
Announced
Not stated
Released
Not stated
Status
current
US availability
Not stated
Features
  • 5.6K 360
  • 6 mics
  • Max HyperSmooth
  • PowerPano

Sensor & lens

Sensor size
1/2.3-inch (x2)
Sensor resolution
9 MP
Lens (equiv.)
13-27 (single-lens)
Aperture
f/2.0
Field of view
Not stated
Built-in ND
No

Video & photo

Video modes
  • 5.6K 360
  • 3K 360
  • 1440p
  • 1080p
Max resolution
1080p601920×1440
10-bit Log up to
None
Uncropped 4K
None
Codecs
  • H.265
  • H.264
4:2:2 chroma
No
Max bitrate
78 Mbps
Photo resolution
16.6 MP
RAW photos
Not stated

Stabilization

Stabilization
Electronic
Horizon lock
None
Horizon leveling
360°

Audio

Microphones
6
Mic input
Not stated
Mic input details
Not stated
Direct wireless mic
Not stated
32-bit float audio
No

Build & battery

Waterproof
5 m
Water and dust rating
Not stated
Drop-proof
Not stated
Weight
159 g
Dimensions
64.0x69.7x39.7
Mount
Folding fingers + 1/4-20 (2025 refresh)
Battery runtime
Not stated
Battery capacity
1600 mAh
Removable battery
Yes
Charging power
15 W

Screens & storage

Rear screen
1.69-inch touch LCD (front/rear use)
Front screen
Not stated
Touchscreen
Yes
Memory card
microSD
Internal storage
Not stated

Connectivity

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 5 (2.4/5GHz)
Bluetooth
BLE 4.2
USB
USB-C
GPS
built-in
Webcam
Not stated
Livestream
Not stated
HDMI out
No
Timecode
No

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