GoPro's dual-lens 360° action camera with PowerPano and Max HyperSmooth — waterproof to 5m.
The GoPro Max (2019) is GoPro's 360° action camera with dual fisheye lenses for spherical video capture. It offers three modes — 360°, HERO (single-lens), and PowerPano for 270° distortion-free panoramas. Max HyperSmooth provides gimbal-like stabilisation.
5.6K 360° video. HERO mode shoots 1080p from a single lens. Max HyperSmooth stabilisation is excellent. Waterproof to 5m without housing. Touchscreen interface. GPS. Six microphones for 360° audio.
No interchangeable lens. Two fisheye lenses with protective covers. Waterproof to 5m. 154g. SD card. USB-C. Removable battery. GoPro app for editing and reframing 360° footage.
Available used. Check both lens covers for scratches — they affect image quality. Test waterproof seal gaskets. Superseded by GoPro MAX 2 and Insta360 X-series. The Max remains a capable 360° camera at lower used prices.