Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | DJI - Osmo 360 | GoPro - MAX 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Waterproof depth | 10 m | 5 m |
| Max video | 8K | 5.7K |
Between the Osmo 360 and MAX 2, the Osmo 360 comes out ahead in waterproof depth / max video, while the MAX 2 wins on several specs. Overall, the Osmo 360 scores 77 and the MAX 2 scores 73.8 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Osmo 360 edges ahead on the Mars Score (77 vs 73.8), but the 3.2-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the Osmo 360 if you care most about waterproof depth / max video. The biggest gaps in its favor are waterproof depth, max video. The single most decisive one: Waterproof depth — 100.00% more. 10 m vs 5 m.
The MAX 2 similarly does not carry a headline advantage on the popular specs — look at the full table for category-specific deltas.
Both ship with comparable max 4k fps, stabilization, horizon lock, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity says both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Which should you buy: DJI - Osmo 360 or GoPro - MAX 2?
DJI - Osmo 360 leads the current Mars Score by 3.2 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare max video, waterproof depth against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose DJI - Osmo 360 if…
DJI - Osmo 360 has the measurable edge on water depth m, max video.
Choose GoPro - MAX 2 if…
GoPro - MAX 2 does not lead a decisive measured field here, so choose it for price, ecosystem, design, or availability when those matter more to you.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
Why DJI - Osmo 360 wins
- ▲Waterproof depth — 100.00% more. 10 m vs 5 m.
- ▲Max video: 8K (vs 5.7K).
Why GoPro - MAX 2 wins
- No decisive advantages.
Spec comparison
Video
| Spec | DJI - Osmo 360 | GoPro - MAX 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Max video | 8Klead | 5.7K |
| Max 4K fps | 60 | 60 |
| HDRⓘ | true | true |
| Log profileⓘ | true | true |
Stabilization
| Spec | DJI - Osmo 360 | GoPro - MAX 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Horizon lock | true | true |
| Stabilization | gimbal-class | gimbal-class |
Durability
| Spec | DJI - Osmo 360 | GoPro - MAX 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Waterproof depth | 10 mlead | 5 m |
| Weight | 188 g | 165 glead |
| Removable lens | false | false |