PCMag UK90
An Editors' Choice 360 camera with 8K video, 4K exports and fast editing.
GoPro Max 2
10 expert reviews#5 of 7 action camerasChecked 1 Nov 2026
Quick answer
The GoPro Max 2 has a critic score of 85 out of 100 from 10 professional reviews, including PCMag UK, CNET and Engadget. 10 of 10 recommend it, and scores range from 79 (DC Rainmaker) to 90 (PCMag UK). 3 of the scores are printed by the outlets and 7 are our estimates from the review text. Most praised: ease of use (7 of 10); picture quality (2 of 10). Most common complaints: software and app (2 of 10); price (2 of 10). It ranks #5 of the 7 action cameras we score.
Reviews checked 1 Nov 2026
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Best for: Best 360 for daylight
Our verdict
10 professional reviewers tested the GoPro Max 2, and 10 recommend it. Most praised: ease of use and picture quality. Most common complaint: software and app.
The catch: Low-light video is weak.
Critic agreement: High
Scores run from 79 to 903 printed scores, 7 estimated · printed scores only: 88
7 of these 10 outlets print no score. We estimated theirs from the review text and corrected for the known tendency of estimates to run high.
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What do critics say about the GoPro Max 2?
CNET88
An Editors' Choice winner that looks better out of camera and is easier to use than the Insta360 X5.
Engadget86
A hands-on test that finds the Max 2 a credible rival to Insta360 and DJI, helped by its image quality and simple editing.
Tom's Guide89est.
Earned an Editor's Choice as the best 360 camera for professionals, thanks to true 8K, log video and GoPro Labs.
SlashGear83est.
The reviewer recommends the Max 2 for its true 8K quality, GoPro color and rugged, easily mounted design.
TechRadar83est.
The Max 2 delivers the best daylight image quality among small 360 cameras with rugged, flexible mounting.
T383est.
After a week of testing, the writer finds it a refined if not revolutionary 360 camera with crisp 8K video.
Expert Reviews83est.
The reviewer calls the Max 2 a successful comeback, with sharp 8K video, top stabilization and swappable lenses at a fair price.
ZDNET83est.
After two weeks of travel use, the writer finds the Max 2 a convenient, easy 360 camera with sharp daylight footage and natural color.
DC Rainmaker79est.
The GoPro Max 2 is a strong contender for those already in the GoPro ecosystem, offering excellent resolution and a user-friendly design.
Scores are converted to 0–100. "est." means the outlet gave no number, so we estimated one from its verdict. How we score
What critics praise most
Ease of use7 of 10
Picture quality2 of 10
What critics dislike most
Software and app2 of 10
Price2 of 10
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Is the GoPro Max 2 worth it?
Most critics think so: 10 of 10 recommend it. Low-light video is weak.
Do critics agree about the GoPro Max 2?
Agreement is high: scores range from 79 (DC Rainmaker) to 90 (PCMag UK), a spread of 11 points across 10 reviews. Reviewers broadly agree.
What do critics dislike about the GoPro Max 2?
Software and app (2 of 10 reviews), Price (2 of 10 reviews).
What is the best alternative to the GoPro Max 2?
The DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro (critic score 89), best for battery life.