Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | GoPro - MAX 2 | DJI - Osmo Action 5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Waterproof depth | 5 m | 20 m |
| Max 4K fps | 60 | 120 |
| Max video | 5.7K | 4K120 |
Between the MAX 2 and Osmo Action 5 Pro, the MAX 2 comes out ahead in max video, while the Osmo Action 5 Pro wins on waterproof depth / max 4k fps. Overall, the MAX 2 scores 73.8 and the Osmo Action 5 Pro scores 81 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Osmo Action 5 Pro edges ahead on the Mars Score (73.8 vs 81), but the 7.2-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the MAX 2 if you care most about max video. The biggest gaps in its favor are max video. The single most decisive one: Max video: 5.7K (vs 4K120).
Pick the Osmo Action 5 Pro if you care most about waterproof depth / max 4k fps. Its strongest claims are waterproof depth, max 4k fps. The single most decisive one: Waterproof depth — 300.00% more. 20 m vs 5 m.
Both ship with comparable stabilization, horizon lock, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Osmo Action 5 Pro is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Which should you buy: GoPro - MAX 2 or DJI - Osmo Action 5 Pro?
DJI - Osmo Action 5 Pro leads the current Mars Score by 7.2 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 GoPro - MAX 2 if…
GoPro - MAX 2 has the measurable edge on max video.
Choose DJI - Osmo Action 5 Pro if…
DJI - Osmo Action 5 Pro has the measurable edge on water depth m, max fps 4k.
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 GoPro - MAX 2 wins
- ▲Max video: 5.7K (vs 4K120).
Why DJI - Osmo Action 5 Pro wins
- ▲Waterproof depth — 300.00% more. 20 m vs 5 m.
- ▲Max 4K fps — 100.00% more. 120 vs 60.
Spec comparison
Video
| Spec | GoPro - MAX 2 | DJI - Osmo Action 5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Max video | 5.7Klead | 4K120 |
| Max 4K fps | 60 | 120lead |
| HDRⓘ | true | true |
| Log profileⓘ | true | true |
Stabilization
| Spec | GoPro - MAX 2 | DJI - Osmo Action 5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Horizon lock | true | true |
| Stabilization | gimbal-class | gimbal-class |
Durability
| Spec | GoPro - MAX 2 | DJI - Osmo Action 5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Waterproof depth | 5 m | 20 mlead |
| Weight | 165 g | 146 glead |
| Removable lens | false | false |