Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | DJI - Osmo Action 3 | GoPro - MAX 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Waterproof depth | 16 m | 5 m |
| Max 4K fps | 120 | 60 |
| Max video | 4K120 | 5.7K |
| Stabilization | advanced | gimbal-class |
Between the Osmo Action 3 and MAX 2, the Osmo Action 3 comes out ahead in waterproof depth / max 4k fps, while the MAX 2 wins on max video / stabilization. Overall, the Osmo Action 3 scores 76.5 and the MAX 2 scores 73.8 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are nearly even on the Mars Score (76.5 vs 73.8). The decision is not about overall quality — both clear the bar — it is about which specific trade-offs fit your use.
Pick the Osmo Action 3 if you care most about waterproof depth / max 4k fps. The biggest gaps in its favor are waterproof depth, max 4k fps. The single most decisive one: Waterproof depth — 220.00% more. 16 m vs 5 m.
Pick the MAX 2 if you care most about max video / stabilization. Its strongest claims are max video, stabilization. The single most decisive one: Max video: 5.7K (vs 4K120).
Both ship with comparable 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 Action 3 or GoPro - MAX 2?
DJI - Osmo Action 3 leads the current Mars Score by 2.7 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare max video, max 4k fps, waterproof depth against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose DJI - Osmo Action 3 if…
DJI - Osmo Action 3 has the measurable edge on water depth m, max fps 4k.
Choose GoPro - MAX 2 if…
GoPro - MAX 2 has the measurable edge on max video, stabilization quality.
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 Action 3 wins
- ▲Waterproof depth — 220.00% more. 16 m vs 5 m.
- ▲Max 4K fps — 100.00% more. 120 vs 60.
Why GoPro - MAX 2 wins
- ▲Max video: 5.7K (vs 4K120).
- ▲Stabilization: gimbal-class (vs advanced).
Spec comparison
Video
| Spec | DJI - Osmo Action 3 | GoPro - MAX 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Max video | 4K120 | 5.7Klead |
| Max 4K fps | 120lead | 60 |
| HDRⓘ | true | true |
| Log profileⓘ | false | truelead |
Stabilization
| Spec | DJI - Osmo Action 3 | GoPro - MAX 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Horizon lock | true | true |
| Stabilization | advanced | gimbal-classlead |
Durability
| Spec | DJI - Osmo Action 3 | GoPro - MAX 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Waterproof depth | 16 mlead | 5 m |
| Weight | 145 glead | 165 g |
| Removable lens | false | false |