Between the HERO11 Black and Ace Pro 2, the HERO11 Black comes out ahead in several specs, while the Ace Pro 2 wins on waterproof depth and max video. Overall, the HERO11 Black scores 95 and the Ace Pro 2 scores 95 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are evenly matched on the broad strokes, with the decision sitting on which individual spec advantages weigh more for your use.
The HERO11 Black doesn't pull ahead on any single popular-comparison spec — its strengths sit in the spec table groups rather than the headline advantages.
Pick the Ace Pro 2 if you care most about waterproof depth and max video. Its strongest claims are waterproof depth, max video.
Both ship with comparable max 4k fps, stabilization, horizon lock, so those specs don't 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 tells you both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Why GoPro - HERO11 Black wins
- No decisive advantages.
Why Insta360 - Ace Pro 2 wins
- ▲Waterproof depth — 20.00% more. 12 m vs 10 m.
- ▲Max video: 8K (vs 5.3K).
Spec comparison
Video
| Spec | GoPro - HERO11 Black | Insta360 - Ace Pro 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Max video | 5.3K | 8Klead |
| Max 4K fps | 120 | 120 |
| HDRⓘ | true | true |
| Log profileⓘ | false | truelead |
Stabilization
| Spec | GoPro - HERO11 Black | Insta360 - Ace Pro 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Horizon lock | true | true |
| Stabilization | gimbal-class | gimbal-class |
Durability
| Spec | GoPro - HERO11 Black | Insta360 - Ace Pro 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Waterproof depth | 10 m | 12 mlead |
| Weight | 153 glead | 180 g |
| Removable lens | false | truelead |
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