Customer Ratings & Reviews

The GoPro MAX captures everything around you, letting you live the moment and choose the best angle later — even what your eyes missed. With the extra battery, you can record much longer without worry. Perfect for adventures, travel, and creative content. Highly recommended.

Worked Great under blizzard Winds! Took great videos and photos!

By car, bicycle, or even looking outside your window, the GoPro Max 360 is amazing! The Max 360’s dual ultra wide cameras are stitched together for a 360° image for photo, videos, and even timelapse. You cannot fully export a 360° video as it was recorded, but you can reposition the image without loss with resolution. It is perfect for driving or looking outside a window with a suction cup mount. I got footage while riding my bicycle with a GoPro handle bar mount. The timelapses and video are used with the 16:9 aspect ratio for YouTube long form videos, and 9:16 aspect ratio for short videos on other social media platforms. Making it the perfect camera for content creators!

We loved this go pro, we used it on our last family trip in Mexico, Huasteca Potosina jumping from cascades. Great videos and Pictures

Camera has really good quality battery is good enough for a 360 3 straight hours under heat really efficient processor.Best camera for blogging and recording.

Best go pro I have used so far. I love recording my motorcycle rides.

GoPro 360 Max The GoPro MAX 360 records 5.6K 360 video, catches great audio, and has many other features that make it a competitive adventure cam. I love recording hikes, bike rides, music festivals, and my kids’ special events. From trying it out this past week, I am confident this camera will capture every detail of my experiences, including me. As the main cameraperson, I rarely come out in shots, so this makes me love the 360 aspects that much more. Camera Build and Accessories First off, the camera is a 2.75”x2.75”x1” block that weights .34lbs. It is encased in a rubbery material that makes it easy to grip, except for the side that the long battery cover is on. It is waterproof up to 16ft. The battery compartment additionally houses the charging port and memory card slot. The camera includes a small touch screen, roughly 4mmx2mm, that can rotate in all four directions. It automatically goes to sleep after 1min whether recording or idle, a setting that can be changed. Both lenses come with cover caps, which I struggle endlessly to remove and to not loose. I really wish GoPro came up with a better solution to protecting the lenses because I know I will lose them eventually and do not want to end up with scratched lenses. I am probably going to have to buy some extra to have on hand, as I have already misplaced them a few times. The accessories included are a thick drawstring bag to keep the camera in, and 18” USB-C to USB-C charger, and an adhesive helmet clamp. Intuitive Use The camera comes with two buttons, the power button and the shutter button. The power button requires press-and-hold to power on and off. When it is on, it is used to toggle between time lapse, video, and camera mode. The buttons have a high degree of resistance to them, thus cannot be easily triggered by accident. The touch screen offers quick-access settings, such as focal length, regular, 360 mode, front/back camera, and a customizable setting. Further settings can be customized, from ISO to white balance, within a settings menu. App All of the settings can also be customized using the GoPro Quick app. It allows for shutter control, as well as preview mode to remotely control the camera. It also has a livestream mode which gives access to GoPro.com, Facebook, YouTube, Twitch, and RTMP. Additionally, it includes a cloud service subscription that can automatically load media to its cloud. The app is the only way I have found I can view media besides inserting the memory card into a computer, as I see no way to do that within the camera itself. Clips can easily be made of videos, along with snapshots of scenes. With 360 videos and stills, the angles can be moved to look at particular areas. Connectivity with the app is basically seamless. I have various cameras (photographic and a previous GoPro) and have not experienced quicker connection thus far. Downloading media, even long videos, is also quite quick. Battery The battery on a full charge is set to last about 6hours. It appears accurate as I have not had a need to recharge it, even after a day recording various times in 360. Quality of Media The quality of the pictures and videos is fantastic. It provides crisp, clear results with accurate colors that match what we see with the naked eye. It is important to remember to change the ISO max in low-light settings though, I did not realize it had this setting until I took a video in the evening and the lighting was too low. Since the camera contains stabilizing technology, bumps, wiggles, and unintended movements during recording get filtered out, resulting in a smooth video. The setting for stabilizing the horizon further helps to give an eye-pleasing result. Quality of Sound The camera picks up sound sharply and clearly. Everything going on can be heard, even when I talked in a low voice thinking it wouldn’t get recorded, and it contains a wind reduction setting as well. Selfie-Stick Elimination The camera comes with technology that automatically removes the selfie stick when taking 360 still shots. I have not found it to work when taking regular shots or during videos though. The only downside is that you end up with missing fingers, so you just have to pick an angle that does not show that hand. Conclusion Overall, I am beyond thrilled with the results and ease of use of the GoPro Max 360. Besides the nuisance of the easy-to-lose lens caps, I have no complaints. I have been enjoying the results and memories I am creating with this camera and the fact that I don’t have to remember to include myself in these memories because the camera does it automatically.

After relying on the original version of the GoPro Max 360 camera, which was released years ago, I was excited to see how GoPro could improve on its already impressive, stand apart from any competition, 360-degree action camera. Full disclosure, after owning and using the original Max 360, I have never bothered going back to the old-school, 2-dimensional, action cameras for several reasons; obviously, the main one being that it has the ability to record literally everything around you. It really is a fun feature when traveling and being able to show others when you return all the great memories and your legitimate first person point of view either on your regular display or, if you really want to be immersed in the scene, with a Virtual Reality headset which is mind-blowing and transformative; once you witness it, it’s hard to go back to old technology. Using the built-in immersive 360 audio is also really incredible to witness in 360 VR as combining the video along with the sound really makes you feel like you are part of the action. In my opinion, the best technological feature is the ability for this tiny camera to produce insanely crystal clear 5.6K 360-degree video even though it is only 30 frames per second. Switching to the single lens video mode you can record 1440p video at 60 frames per second. When recording or taking 16.6MP pictures in 360 mode, I highly recommend using the GoPro handheld camera pole as the Max 360 has software built into it that automatically eliminates the pole when viewing the video. We recently took our new camera on a beach vacation and our oldest daughter loved using the Max 360 under the water to capture footage and being able to view it later on her tablet via the GoPro app. The Max 360 is encased in a waterproof shell and can be used up to 16 feet deep and is durable enough to withstand other extreme environments just like other GoPro cameras. The great thing about the Max 360 is you do not need a separate waterproof case, like many other action cameras, which is another reason why I won’t return to older technology. For those that have never used a GoPro camera, their stabilization software is remarkable in comparison to other cameras I have used and can eliminate shakes, bumps or jitters for smooth video even in the most action-worthy conditions such as videoing someone wake surfing off the back of a boat or riding a mountain bike down a steep hill. Using the GoPro Quik app, which is also a must have, the software is able to track a specific object or subject even in extremely shaky conditions. Using the camera is relatively simple and easy to understand with minimal reliance on the user guide as it mostly uses the touchscreen to select specific features combined with a few buttons, including the power and capture buttons, around the camera shell as you would find on most cameras. You can swipe left, right, up and down for other features and settings and by simply tinkering with it any amateur photographer can figure it out in no time. Being a GoPro, it is just as versatile as their other cameras with a quick mount collapsible option on the bottom of the camera that you can use to attach to an abundance of separate mounts including helmet mounts, pole mounts, stick on or suction mounts, etc. The Max 360 comes with a removable rechargeable battery that you can easily swap out and usually provides over an hour of power. I highly recommend investing in a high-end MicroSD memory card that has the fastest read and write speeds worthy of capturing high quality video otherwise you’ll be paying to upgrade later like I initially did after frustratingly viewing stuttering 360 video footage of our previous vacation using our last camera. Considering the technology packed into the new GoPro Max 360 camera combined with its ability to expand any photographers’ imagination, I highly recommend investing into the 360 action camera generation to anyone in this market as I know from experience you won’t regret it once you get your hands on it and see what it’s capable of capturing.

It has really good 360 view Don't expect to get crazy hyper details though after all it's an action camera I use this for my RC car stuff I have plenty of 360 videos on my YouTube channel It's called Bebop_RC

My father loves it. Has so many features and it captures his hikes.

This 2025 edition of the GoPro Max is a wonderful entree into the world of 360-degree video capture and editing. It’s similar to the original GoPro Max released in 2019, but GoPro made some small upgrades, added some fantastic features in its Quik editing app (iOS and Android), and subtracted some dollars from the price. Make no mistake, this is an entry level model now, but it definitely punches above its class which is why I think it’s the best starter model you can buy right now. I own a few cameras and having been capturing and editing linear video for years. But this Max is my first foray into the world of 360. So I hope that will translate into the experiences I relate here are as a newbie in this area helpful to those who are also dipping their toe in this water. As of this writing, I’ve been using the Max for a couple weeks and really appreciate its simplicity for a 360-degree format this is quite complex. I can say honestly say I would not want “more” at this point even though I’m always seeking the latest and greatest. I’ll get into more details below, but I wanted to mention this now to and to say I give this Max 5-stars based on its usefulness and ease of use, relative to its price. If you require the latest available specs and price is no object, this model is not for you. THE 2025 MAX CAMERA HARDWARE At its core the GoPro Max 360 is the same great camera it’s always been. What is new here, hardware-wise, is the inclusion of the longer-life Enduro battery pack, and a universal ¼-20 tripod mount added to GoPro’s signature “finger” mount. The upgraded battery speaks for itself. I easily get a couple hours shooting short 2-5 minute 5.6K 360-degree clips. On the other hand, the universal camera mount might seem trivial. But having access to universal camera accessories, especially if you already own some, is tremendous. It opens the door to what you can connect to the camera without needing awkward and expensive adapters. The sensor is unchanged from the original Maxx and as is the menu system and video and stills specs. 5.6K resolution, however, is nothing to sneer at. But it is limited to 30 frames per second (fps). You can also capture with 60fps at a decreased 3.6K – still well above HD. The ability for super slow motion with frame rates well above 60fps is the realm of high end (and more expensive) camera. You can also shoot up to 2K/60 linearly, i.e., front lens only. Stills, on the other hand, are always a secondary mode in any action camera, and the Max is no different. It offers spherical (looks like a globe) photos at 16mp and linear photos at about 5mp. You can also shoot panoramas with about 6mp. These are all fine for online publishing and making thumbnails but don’t expect to make satisfying large prints. In short, if you want stills buy a camera design for this purpose. The Max is primarily an action video camera. I never used the original Max, but I’ve owned many GoPro Heros. The build quality of this 2025 Max is on par with recent Heros like the 12 and 13, which is to say solid. I do find the battery cover comes off a bit too easy but is reattaches quickly. GoPro says Max is waterproof to 16ft. It’s not a feature I use but if you want to bring on a snorkeling adventure or capture a water polo match you can without needed other accessories. One irritant I have about the Max is its lens caps. They are smooth with a tight fit so prying them off them is a terrible, painful, user experience. They could use some ribs or intentions to aid in removal. The Max, being a 360-degree camera, has two fisheye lenses that bulge out. This makes them scratch magnets so using the lens caps during transport is essential. USING THE MAX If you’ve ever used any GoPro camera before you’ll be instantly familiar with overall operation and menus. If not prepare for a small learning curve. I’ve been using GoPros for years and I still think the menus could be more intuitive, so practice and be patient and it will make sense. If you publish on social media you’ll be happy to know the touch screen automatically flips vertical or horizontal to match. That means no need to twist your head to read the menu. On the downside, by 2025 standards, the menu system and scrolling should be faster, though I find it acceptable considering the whole package here. The Max has two physical buttons, power on the side, and shutter activation at the top. When power is on, the power button doubles as the mode button to toggle between video, photo, and time lapse. But the options are only for the capture mode you are currently in, Hero/linear or 360. If you want to switch capture modes that is done in the menu. This is just a sample of the learning curve. Fortunately, since there are not that many options it doesn’t take too long to get comfortable. Once your settings are dialed in capture is simple. For 360 capture use a stiff extension pole. GoPro’s is excellent but any pole that doesn’t have wobbly sections will work. (A wobbly pole, even slight, will make your footage look “off” so don’t scrimp here). A cool feature with the Max is that the pole you are holding (in the proper position) doesn’t end up in the footage. It looks like you were shooting with a crew or a drone. From here either press the shutter button or use the voice command to start capturing. The Max has six microphones and in my use the audio is surprisingly full and accurate even in a crowd if you are in a pinch or can’t use a dedicated mic. So out of the box the Max is content creator ready to go or just a fun way to capture the important events in your life. Image quality is sharp, especially at the center and does an adequate job with low light and shadowy areas. I’ve attached some wide and panorama photos inside the Lincoln Memorial and the adjacent reflecting pond to give a visual of the Max’s photo capabilities. Inside the Lincoln is dim so I think it makes a good example. Video quality but it has similar color but, of course, much higher resolution and increased sharpness. THE GOPRO QUIK (Editing) APP The addition of a beefier battery and a ¼” tripod screw hole are welcomed, but the real enhancement to the Max, especially from a “beginner” perspective is the updated mobile editing app, Quik (iPad/iOS and Android). I use it on my iPad Pro. There is also a plugin for Adobe Premier for computers. Unfortunately, no GoPro love for other popular desktop editors like Final Cut Pro or Davinci Resolve. Of course you can edit footage in these apps, it just takes a few more steps. I’m only going to discuss editing with the Quik app though since it’s a major part of the Max’s reboot. Video capture with the Max, then editing with Quik, is essentially goof-proof. You can even change the aspect ratio after you shoot. For example, if you shoot a vertical for TikTok you can later change it to horizontal for YouTube video. I was able to pick up its concepts after running though the guided tutorial. I have to say Quik makes pro-level edits amazingly accessible and intuitive for everyone. I think it’s especially great for budding pre-teen content makers because it gives them the essentials of editing concepts without the complexity or jargon they might not be able to grasp yet. The marquee editing effects involve “reframing” the video using object tracking and keyframing. If you are unfamiliar with these terms, they do similar things but with different results. Object tracking, as it suggests, follows and maintains focus on a defined object. Keyframing, on the other hand, is used to create an animation effect – moving text, video transitions from Subject A to Subject B, and such. These reframing abilities, combined with 360-degree footage, means you never “miss” a shot even if you. With the Quik app it’s easy to recover by scrolling around the footage to find the shot framing you wanted or to transition from your original shot to something that was behind you that you didn’t notice when shooting. Really your imagination is your only limitation. Normally this would take great effort but with Quik it’s a few clicks. Using keyframes is equally easy. Advance the timeline to when you want the effect to start, move to the area of the video you want displayed at that point and click on the keyframe icon. Next made another keyframe for the end time and video frame. It’s that easy. BOTTOMLINE The Max name is no understatement. You get a lot for the money here for a starter model. What you mostly don’t get is the ability to shoot faster than 60fps and a better low light capture capability. But those don’t come cheap, so it comes down to need and priorities.

This GoPro Max 360 is a great action camera that is so versatile. You can capture 360⁰ videos and photos, 180⁰ videos and photos, live stream 180⁰ video. The GoPro Max 360 has a lot of great features for adventurers, content creators, sports enthusiasts, and more. I am using this camera for content creation, and I absolutely love it. What’s in the box? In the box you get the GoPro Max 360 Action Camera, Enduro Battery 1600mAh Li-on, microfiber bag, 2 rubber lens caps, mounting buckle, curved adhesive mount, USB-C to C cable, warranty card, 2 stickers, long thumbscrew Setup: Setup is simple. The first step is to charge the battery fully before using the camera. The second step is to download the Quik app. There is an option to sign up for GoPro Premium or Premium Plus, which gives you cloud storage, discounts, and more. I opted for the GoPro Premium, which also allows you to upload automatically to the cloud. GoPro Max 360 Features: This GoPro Max 360 is loaded with features. First and foremost, you can capture 360⁰ videos and photos. The touchscreen is so handy to have, as you can navigate and change the settings and even preview. The GoPro Max 360 is waterproof up to 16 feet. It has a dual lens, so you can switch between Hero and 360 modes easily. Max Hyper Smooth is advanced stabilization that keeps your footage smooth. There is even a horizon leveling feature that keeps your footage level even if the camera is tilted or sitting at an angle. Another cool feature is voice control, which makes hands-free operation easy. Battery Life: When in 360 mode I got about 45 minutes out of the battery. When in Hero mode, I got about a hour out of the battery. It was fully charged when I started on both occasions. Pros: All of the above are the pros, and I can only think of one con, and it is listed below. Cons: The camera doesn’t come with an adapter to connect it to a regular tripod. Summary: This GoPro Max 360 is the one that I will be using on a day-to-day basis. It has great features and is easy to use. The photos and videos are great, and the GoPro app is easy to use to edit the video.

The Max HD is everything you expect from a GoPro action camera, plus 360 photos and videos. It’s rugged, compact, easy to get great action shots, and has some cool features like auto-uploads over WiFi if you subscribe to at least the basic plan. As with other 360 cameras, getting the shot is easy but the editing can be a bit more… challenging... but that’s for later when the action is over. Highlights: * Compact. * Waterproof to 16 feet without a case. * Compatible with both standard thread mounts and GoPro “finger” mounts. * Large, bright touchscreen. * Quick-access physical buttons to start/stop recording and change modes. * Works as both a 360 camera and a standard “Hero” style camera. * Available automatic uploads during charging. * Editing in the mobile apps is relatively straightforward. Room for Improvement: * Touchscreen menus have a learning curve. * Gets warm during high-res 360 video recording. * Very difficult to remove lens covers - especially with gloves on. * Editing on desktop now requires plugins for semi-pro software that is extra. Setup: The basics are the same as for most other cameras; insert the battery and a microSD card, charge the battery, then go through the setup steps onscreen and/or in the app. The touchscreen guides you through the basic setup but most of the details are done after pairing the camera to the free Quik app installed on your phone or tablet from the App Store. During setup, you have the option to start either of two levels of subscription service. With both optional subscriptions, you can set up your Max to automatically connect to Wifi and upload any new shots while it’s plugged in and charging. Regardless, you can always connect the camera to your device with a USB-C cable or take out the (not included) microSD card to transfer shots, but this auto-upload seems super-handy. Usage: Now that it’s set up, the fun begins! If you’ve ever used a GoPro Hero action cam before, this should feel familiar. When set to single-lens “Hero” mode, this camera behaves mostly like a standard Hero action cam with the option to switch between the front and rear lenses and the fact that both lenses are ultra wide-angle due to be spherical. There are 3 basic modes; photo, video or time-lapse. Each of these modes is also available in either 360 or single-lens modes. From there, you can tweak just about anything to get the shot you want. You can leave it all at automatic or set the ISO, exposure, angle, and just about anything else. Make sure you have a large and fast memory card to store everything since recording at max settings will really eat up your storage. Even though this camera can work like a single-lens Hero action cam, the real reason to get it is for the 360 recording. If you’re new to recording in 360, you normally have to aim the camera at the subject and hope you framed it right when you download it and check it out later. When shooting in 360, you basically just take the shot; either still or video, and you can pick out the subject and the framing later. Essentially, just hold the camera up and capture the scene. That’s the liberating aspect of shooting in 360 and it takes a while to get used to it. When shooting 360 video, you just hold or mount the camera and record. The rest can be done in post (editing later). This camera is rated to go down to 16 feet without a protective case so it’s safe to take snorkeling, surfing, swimming, etc…. but not scuba diving. For that, a more sturdy case is needed. I live in Florida so the cold isn’t a problem here, but the camera and the Enduro batteries are designed to endure extreme cold temperatures better than average without unexpectedly dying on you during filming. They seem to last a while as well. There are few areas for improvement. While the touchscreen and its menus get easier with practice, there are a lot of settings you can change and the screen is large for a camera this size, but still not large in general. Also, the provided lens covers fit snugly (great) but are really cumbersome to remove… especially if you have any type of glove on or wet hands. Best practice is to remove these and store them safely in a bag before you put on gloves, etc… The shutter button on the top can be set to wake up the camera and record in the last-used mode (360 or Hero) which is super handy to not have to fumble for a power button and wait for it to wake up before shooting. This takes about 3 seconds to wake up the camera and start recording. Stop recording with the same button and the camera goes back to sleep. The other physical button is used to just wake up the camera, switch modes (photo/video/time lapse) if it’s already on or turn it off. Waking up the camera with the power button takes about 3 seconds to get the screen on and another second or two to get the on-screen displays on and ready to shoot. When playing back content on the camera’s screen, you can’t freely pan around 360 photos and videos which is a bummer, but you can see most of it to determine if you got the shot ok. For the rest, you’ll need to use the phone or tablet app. Both are really nice in that you can not only pan around in full 360, but you can even move the phone or tablet in the air to pan around, almost like your phone is the viewport in that direction. Other really convenient on-camera tricks are adding highlights to points in a video, marking favorite photos, and scrubbing through video pretty easily. Just keep in mind that everything you’re doing on the camera’s screen is intended to help you capture the right stuff. The rest is intended to do in the free Quik app on your mobile device. Speaking of mobile devices, GoPro has decided to focus on their mobile apps for editing. If you want to do more extensive editing on a desktop or laptop, you’ll need to use separate pro/semi-pro software with GoPro plugins. Editing in the mobile apps is actually fun and easy to do. For single-lens photos and videos, the tools are basically what you’re probably used to. For 360 photos and videos; you now have the option to pan around and choose where the view is “looking.” For photos, just pan around and export the photo at your choice of framing or make a panorama. For videos, the app applies stabilization and lets you track a subject around the camera, apply fun effects and then export to your choice of video format. If half the fun is doing the stuff you’re capturing (surfing, biking, hiking, etc.), the other half of the fun is massaging your shot to look how you want. In this respect, taking the photo or video is just the tip of the work. The rest can be as quick and automatic as you want or you can get really detailed and create the perfect photo or video. In bright sun, the photo and video quality is what you’d expect from a good action camera. It’s not as good as DSLR might be, but it gets the shot and conveys the feeling of the action. It’s in the lower light situations like dusk or around a campfire that this camera might disappoint. It’ll work, but you might not get what you expected when the light is low. Overall: The ability to shoot a photo or video in 360 is liberating. Also having all of the features of a standard GoPro Hero camera gives you the freedom to capture nearly anything, anywhere. It is compact, rugged, capable and fully compatible with most GoPro mounts as well as 3/4” threaded stuff. Battery life is good, image quality is great as long as there’s sufficient light, and it’s relatively easy to use. The free Quik app provides amazing results for beginners to enthusiasts and everyone in-between. A great value in a 360 camera! Just remember to take your lens caps off and put them in a safe place before you put your gloves on.

I’ve always wanted a GoPro and a 360 camera, so I was ecstatic about adding the GoPro Max 360 to my camera gear. They really live up to their reputation as rugged action cameras, but it’s the image quality and audio pick up that makes them stand out. The ultra wide 13mm lens captures everything, especially with 2 of them in 360 mode! It does an outstanding job stitching photos and footage and it’s so cool how you can capture an entire room or car interior with 1 single 360 shot. The phone preview really makes it easy to confirm what you’ve shot as well. The ease at which you can upload and edit videos is also remarkable. If you’re in a pinch or just want a quick workflow it’s easy to edit footage on your phone, but if you’re doing more than quick clips, I highly suggest editing on a computer for the best quality. The voice control works well so far, but I was surprised I couldn’t find a paper with the commands and had to look them up on the internet. In terms of cons, I honestly don’t have much. It’s advertised as 2x slo-mo, but the camera maxes out at 60fps. It’s ok but I was hoping for the smoothness of 120fps. Apparently there’s software to make it smoother but a true 120 would be a lot nicer. I also had trouble with the advertised “invisible pole shots”, because almost all of my shots still had the pole in them. I thought there was some kind of one touch editing solution, but I’ve come to learn it’s about how you hold the camera. Keep it straight with the pole and it should disappear in the stitch lines. Do I recommend the GoPro Max 360 camera? Absolutely. It’s fun for any skill level, but most importantly it’s easy enough for novices to use and has the features and build quality for pros to appreciate. It offers a lot of room for your skills to grow and being waterproof up to 16’ provides a lot of cool opportunities. It’s an excellent camera to add to your collection and a good reminder to go out and do more cool stuff. Get one. PROS - Shoots 5.6k 360 video and 1440p in single lens mode - 360 photos are stitched well - Easy to edit media directly on your phone for quick production - Waterproof to 16’ - Voice control works well for me - Excellent image quality - 4 lens modes - Love the 13mm Max SuperView - Smooth motion recording - Works well in low light - Audio pick up isn’t too shabby - Wireless WiFi media transfer - Can auto upload to cloud - Touchscreen - About 2 hour battery life - Can switch between single camera or full 360 - Phone app 360 preview works well - Advanced manual control with Protune - Solid compact construction - Extension pole works is strong and stays in place - Good for novices to professionals CONS - Pole only invisible if camera isn’t angled - Only 2 lenses in camera mode - Reminds me that I’m not doing enough cool stuff in life - Couldn’t find voice control commands, had to find them online - Subscription offers best experience

Check out this GoPro Max 360 HD Video Camera for 2025. It has features like Quik Engine for seamless cloud editing, Advanced Object Tracking, and Pro Level Camera FX with Dynamic Motion effects. You can get pro-level photo and video capture without spending a fortune! The camera comes in two boxes: one with the camera, accessories, USB-C charging cable, removable Enduro 1600mAh Lithium-Ion Battery, Microfiber Carrying pouch, documentation, and a bonus 64GB MicroSD card. The other contains a 4ft Extension Pole for mounting the camera and extending it to 4ft for capturing 360-degree photos and videos. To set up the camera, remove the battery from the box, slide the side panel button down, press and hold the battery door to release, insert the battery, secure the door, and lock. Inside the battery area, you will find the USB-C charging port and MicroSD slot. Plug in the cable to charge the camera and insert the MicroSD card. Once charged, turn on the camera by pressing the power button. Scan the QR code on your mobile device to download the GoPro Quik App. Once installed, tap on the App and it will guide you through the camera features and settings. Now you’re ready for fun! Let’s discuss the pros and cons: Pros: - Ease of use - Simple setup - Wi-Fi + Bluetooth and GPS Enabled | Connects to GoPro App - Top-notch video quality and sound capture with Advanced Wind-Noise Reduction with 6-Mic Processing | Premium Performance Stereo Audio | 360 Audio - You can power on, offload media, and power off the camera all from your mobile device Cons: - Lens covers can be tricky to remove after each use Overall, this GoPro Max 360 HD Video Camera is a great choice for anyone seeking a high-quality, easy-to-use camera for all your photo and video projects.

Bottom line: The GoPro Max isn’t the most advanced 360 camera but for the money it is a solid performer that will allow you to experience all the bizarre and interesting things you can do with 360 video and GoPro Quik. I don’t think this will ever replace my GoPro Hero Black as my primary action camera but it offers a whole new perspective on capturing video activities. This GoPro Max is a refresh of the original model. There are some incremental updates and feature enhancements that make this camera more appealing but it’s basically the same 360 Max hardware at a much better price. While the camera is a solid performer and GoPro’s Quik software app maximizes its capabilities it lacks some of the high end specs and features that you would expect from a GoPro top end camera. Pros: - 360 video is very impressive especially when used with a long selfie stick - Supports standard tripod mounts and GoPro mounts - Editing and manipulating the 360 video is easy in the GoPro Quik app - Built in Stabilization and Horizon lock - Can be used in 360 mode or Hero single lens mode - Ai object tracking to keep subject in view while editing in Quik - 360 audio via 6 microphones to capture sound - GoPro ecosystem is hard to beat Cons: - lacks 8k video resolution - 1920 x 1440 p resolution for Hero mode is lacking - Only waterproof to 16 ft. vs the Hero’s 33 ft. - Not the best in low light conditions Uses: This camera and software allow you to capture things that a regular camera would miss. There are tons of vidoes out there showing how they can be used as action cams but I think the real reason to get this camera is your ability to capture everything. Then using Quik you can pick what is spotlighted in the video whether it’s in front, back or along side of you and convert that into a standard video for sharing. Also the ability to cut out the selfie stick creates video that looks like a drone is closely hovering around you and this to adds to the overall appeal of the camera. I opted for the GoPro Premium subscription which offers auto upload to their cloud storage and that allows me to edit my videos on my phone or my ipad later, something I recommend checking out if you get this camera. The included battery last around an hour depending on how you manage the camera so I would recommend ordering a second one to make sure you don’t miss anything.

I’ve been using the GoPro Max mainly for motorcycle videos and general content creation, and it’s honestly been one of the easiest cameras I’ve used. For riding, the 360° feature is a game-changer. I don’t have to worry about lining up the perfect angle or missing a moment on the road — the Max captures everything around me. Later, I can reframe the shot however I want: forward view, rear view, side views, handlebar view — all from the same clip. For motorcycle content, that flexibility is huge. Stabilization on the bike is excellent too. Even on rough roads or when I’m leaning into turns, the footage stays smooth and watchable. It also handles wind noise better than I expected, and the audio is actually pretty solid for vlogging while moving. The camera feels rugged enough to trust mounted on a helmet or the bike, and the waterproofing gives peace of mind if the weather turns bad. Where it shows its age is in pure image quality. The 360 footage looks cool, but it’s softer than the newer GoPro and Insta360 cameras. If you’re riding at high speeds, you’ll notice the fine details in the scenery aren’t as sharp. Low-light riding (early morning, evenings) also brings more grain into the footage. Editing 360 video takes some extra time too — it’s not hard, but it’s definitely a different workflow compared to standard 4K. Even with those drawbacks, the Max is still a great tool for creators. For motorcycle videos especially, being able to pull multiple angles from one camera saves time, mounts, and setup. It’s also great for general content — walking around, family moments, travel, behind-the-scenes stuff, or anything where you want a wide, smooth shot without thinking too hard about settings. If you want super crisp 4K or slow-motion, you’ll eventually want to upgrade, but for a fun, flexible, easy-to-use camera that delivers great POV and riding footage, the GoPro Max is still one of the most versatile choices out there.

VERSITILITY 10/10: The real place where this camera signs is the versatility. You can have the 360 video. Which allows you to well see 360. Making it so you don’t have to worry if you are capturing the perfect thing. As in post you can go and move the shot get whatever happen in focused. This is HUGE. It also can give you really unique looking shots that aren’t possible with other cameras. You can turn off the 360 and just have the front or the back, or rotate back and forth. Making it so it would be a solid vlogging camera. Especially, with how good the mic is. You have a lot of different zooms which can help a lot as well to capture something. I found that even doing close up shots on things works well. Auto focus is great. As is stability. Where if you’re a videographer/photographer. I think this deserves to be in your bag just in case the opportunity arises. VIDEO QUALITY 8.5/10 Surprisingly, this did a great job in low light scenarios. Where I was able to record in a pretty dark room, still see mostly everything, but there was a lot of grain. Part of that could be me being at 1080p. Higher resolution will obviously look sharper. Overall, I have no complaints here. As if it performs well in low light, it will perform even better in brighter light. Which it does. Is it as good as say a professional dedicated camera. No, but its also tiny. SOUND 8/10: I was surprised at just how good the audio was from the microphone. I like to use this for recording product reviews and if I forgot to use a microphone the quality on this is good enough I could use it in a video. Now, I’m not saying this should replace a dedicated microphone if you are wanting to record something. But this does a surprisingly good job at capturing audio that might have otherwise been missed. Also, in accordance to its size. BUILD QUALITY 8/10: As you’d expect from a GoPro Product it is great. Outside is made from a rubber like material. It comes with two snap on lens protectors. Which are kind of a pain to try to get off. As I tend to have to pry them off. But that also means they wouldn’t be coming off accidentally. I think a screw on design would have been better here. Bottom has your mount which is in your classic GoPro style. Two buttons. On the left you have your power on/off. Single press to power on. Press again once on to rotate through Timelapse, video, photo. Hold to power off. On the top you have your record start/stop button. Then you’ve got a compact touch screen. Where you can see how much time is left on the memory card, which mode your on (video, photo, etc), battery life, which zoom (13, 16, 19, 27 mm), stabilization, 360 video/single lens toggle, video resolution, and toggle to go from front lens to back lens. All of that is super easy and straight forward. You also unlock a lot of features from their app which works well and is easy to navigate. On the right side you have your toggle to open it up to get to the removable battery and microSD card slot. Getting the microSD card out can be a bit of a pain. Swapping batteries is easy peasy. I do have some concerns of what happens if you scratch the primary lens. As I don’t think you can swap that out. Also, if you break the screen. Comes with a nice carrying case which is appreciated. BATTERY LIFE: Honestly, I dropped the ball and didn’t measure this as close as I normally do. I was able to get through about 20 minutes of 1080p footage, indoors, stationary, without it overheating and I still have about 60% battery left from 100. That was with me just using a single lens. It got warm but not as warm as some others. Also, with the removable battery you can swap it out quickly for another which I like to see. I didn’t test overheating which also tends to be an issue. So I’d look at other reviews for both overheating (especially at higher resolutions) and also battery life. My apologies. CONCLUSION 8.6/10: Overall, I think this takes the win just simply due to the versatility. Is it everything that people wanted in the Gen 2 product. No. But there are little quality of life improvements that if you don’t already own a 360 camera makes it a tempting choice.

This camera is best understood as a spec revision of the model from 2019. It’s about the same size and shape, but has a few new improvements to make its case - Greater battery capacity with a new enduro-style battery, an additional screw mount on the bottom, and a new lower price. At the new price, it can almost been seen as a lower cost, fully versatile alternative to the Hero 13 … or alternatively as a more affordable, specialty add-on camera for your arsenal. Filming in 360 is a lot of fun and opens up a whole new level of potential creativity. You can pull footage or photos from anywhere within the 360 view recorded, after the fact. But it's not without caveats... It's in linear filming and export that you’ll see a tradeoff - Instead of 4k/5.3k of the HERO 13, you’ll get 1440 max in linear filming. You also won’t get access to those modular accessories you can buy for GoPro’s Hero cameras. Even then, I look forward to mounting this camera on my kayak this summer for some really interesting shots that I just can’t get with my Hero. Recording in 360 takes away a lot of the planning in the moment, but I still feel price-to-resolution tradeoff in the new Max. Sure I can use it for linear filming, but at 1440 max, it can’t quite compete with the 4k resolutions that I’ve had since getting my (now ancient) Hero 8. It just doesn’t feel ideal for an action camera in 2025. Footage looks pretty good, still excelling in bright light over darkness. While using the Max, I find myself wishing this had 4k linear filming, and closer to 8k 360 filming to get the best of both worlds. Surely it would make this camera a lot more expensive, but the output would be that much better for post processing, etc. - That’s preventing it from replacing my older Hero. They’ll serve different purposes, I just wish they could be reduced to a single product. The new enduro battery will surely help in colder weather, but it still seem to drain more quickly than expected in my testing, at least in comparison to my Hero cameras vs the undoubtedly more taxing 360 recording. The camera is just part of it, though. I give GoPro credit for the work they’ve done on the software side, as the ability to add quick and fluid movements when editing your 360 videos feels easy and thoughtful. The camera will also track subjects easily and digitally removing the (somewhat necessary) selfie stick you might be holding while filming. Unlike other 360 cameras, the Max is more compact and better for mounting. The new threading on the bottom also allows for a more solid attachment that’s ideal for keeping a pole perfectly in the same axis as the camera. It also not rated to go as deep underwater as a normal Hero, but 16 feet is still plenty for my underwater needs. Overall, I still see the 2025 Max as a specialty camera that’s a lot of fun. Its lower price is enticing and makes it a more affordable gateway into 360 deg. filming, but I’d personally prefer a more expensive offering with greater specs. Its compact form still remains ideal for mounting and the new mounting threading is a welcome inclusion. It won’t replace even my relatively outdated Hero camera, but it does bring a new level of capability and creative options. __ The Good Stuff __ - New lower price makes 360 filming more accessible. - GoPro software is good. Editing improvements and features make it more fun. - More robust, higher capacity Enduro battery. - Thread-mount on bottom. - Compact form is still better for mounting than competitors. __ The Less Than Good Stuff __ - Lower max resolutions means it can’t replace my Hero camera. - Battery still seems to drain faster than my other action cameras. - Bulkier than a Hero camera, smaller screen.

Physical The camera is small and lightweight with excellent build quality. The two lenses have lens caps that are very hard to get off. It was so hard that I had to reference the internet on how to get them off and I still had trouble. I placed the lens caps back on and tried to remove them again and had the same trouble. I have no idea why they have to be so hard to get them off. I suppose if you are playing sports, you would not want them to fall off. There is a door on the side where you can insert the battery. It is refreshing to have a device with a replaceable battery. After opening the door, you will also see a USB-C port for recharging. You will need to open the door every time you want to recharge the battery. Also inside the door is a slot for a microSD card. Also on the body is a power button and a start/stop recording button. On the bottom is a screw terminal for connecting various mounts to it. There are also camera lenses on both the front and back so you can take a video or picture from either direction. Connection During the initial setup, the connection between my phone and GoPro was almost immediate. Now during normal use, the connection takes a mere couple of seconds and stays connected. I have not had any connection issues so far and actually works better and faster than most other devices. Image Quality The image quality is very good and crystal clear, although a little dark and the colors are slightly washed out. The image stabilization works really well and any shake with the camera does not appear in the video. There is also the option to enable a tilt compensation feature which keeps the image at a straight angle even when the camera is tilted. Again, this works really well. These image processing features really make the camera shine. Touch screen The touch screen shows an excellent image of what is coming in on the selected lens. The screen is very small. I do wish it was a little bigger. The screen is cluttered with touch controls which does obscure much of the image. Because the screen is so small and there are so many controls on it, it is difficult to actually press or swipe any of the controls, especially if you have larger fingers. I find this part very hard to use and frustrating. Fortunately, the controls on the touch screen are replicated in the app so that is a better way to control the camera. The controls include: Remaining battery life Camera select (front or rear) Video time remaining on card or space for photos Video or picture select Wide angle or zoom select Enable image tilt compensation Camera settings App The GoPro app works well and is very well laid out. In the app, you can start and stop video recording and take photos. You can select which camera (front or back) that you are using, set time warp or time lapse, preview clips at low resolution and download videos and phones at high resolution to you phone. The app has a library feature to organize your images. You can also change the camera settings. Having this app is critical since as mentioned the touch screen is too hard to use. Accessories There are a ton of mounting options in the GoPro ecosystem, so search online and you will find new ways to use your camera. I look forward to purchasing some other mounts, especially the one that mounts it to the back of my dog. Conclusion The uses of this camera are limitless, especially with all the mounting options and accessories available. The image quality is very good. The screen is small with small controls on it making using the touch screen frustrating and almost impossible to use. The app works great and is well laid out, which is the only thing holding it back from a perfect score. The app is a necessary option for controlling it.