Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | DJI - Osmo Pocket 3 | GoPro - MAX 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Max 4K fps | 120 | 60 |
| Max video | 4K120 | 5.7K |
| Waterproof depth | 0 m | 5 m |
Between the Osmo Pocket 3 and MAX 2, the Osmo Pocket 3 comes out ahead in max 4k fps, while the MAX 2 wins on max video / waterproof depth. Overall, the Osmo Pocket 3 scores 77.9 and the MAX 2 scores 73.8 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Osmo Pocket 3 edges ahead on the Mars Score (77.9 vs 73.8), but the 4.1-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the Osmo Pocket 3 if you care most about max 4k fps. The biggest gaps in its favor are max 4k fps. The single most decisive one: Max 4K fps — 100.00% more. 120 vs 60.
Pick the MAX 2 if you care most about max video / waterproof depth. Its strongest claims are max video, waterproof depth. The single most decisive one: Max video: 5.7K (vs 4K120).
Both ship with comparable 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 Pocket 3 or GoPro - MAX 2?
DJI - Osmo Pocket 3 leads the current Mars Score by 4.1 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 Pocket 3 if…
DJI - Osmo Pocket 3 has the measurable edge on max fps 4k.
Choose GoPro - MAX 2 if…
GoPro - MAX 2 has the measurable edge on max video, water depth m.
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 Pocket 3 wins
- ▲Max 4K fps — 100.00% more. 120 vs 60.
Why GoPro - MAX 2 wins
- ▲Max video: 5.7K (vs 4K120).
- ▲Waterproof depth: 5 m vs 0 m.
Spec comparison
Video
| Spec | DJI - Osmo Pocket 3 | GoPro - MAX 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Max video | 4K120 | 5.7Klead |
| Max 4K fps | 120lead | 60 |
| HDRⓘ | true | true |
| Log profileⓘ | true | true |
Stabilization
| Spec | DJI - Osmo Pocket 3 | GoPro - MAX 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Horizon lock | true | true |
| Stabilization | gimbal-class | gimbal-class |
Durability
| Spec | DJI - Osmo Pocket 3 | GoPro - MAX 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Waterproof depth | 0 m | 5 mlead |
| Weight | 179 g | 165 glead |
| Removable lens | false | false |