Insta360Ace Pro - Waterproof Action Camera Co-Engineered with Leica, Flagship 1/1.3" Sensor and AI Noise Reduction for Unbeatable Image Quality, 4K120fps, 2.4" Flip Screen & Advanced AI Features

I’ve only had a couple of days to play around with it so far but in just a few days, the Insta360 Ace Pro has completely redefined my expectations for an action camera, setting the bar higher than ever before. This powerhouse of a device combines groundbreaking features that make it (IMO) the undisputed champion of action camera world.First and foremost, let's talk about the jaw-dropping sensor size. The Ace Pro boasts the biggest sensor in an action camera, capturing every detail with unmatched clarity and precision. This larger sensor, combined with the premium glass from Leica, delivers an unparalleled level of image quality that I’m not seeing in any of the competition.One of the standout features for me is the Ace Pro's unreal low-light capabilities. This is actually the main reason I bought it because I like to shoot low light content and my GoPro Hero 12 was simply not giving usable results. The combination of the large sensor and advanced low-light performance ensures that my footage remains crisp and vibrant, even in challenging lighting situations.The real game-changer, however, is the in-camera AI processing. Insta360 used a new chip that they call a 5nm chip in Ace Pro which allows for real-time in camera AI processing to make all of your footage look good right out of the camera, with no post processing required. I can confirm this is accurate because my images look stunning. The camera's intelligence is evident in its ability to automatically edit footage on the fly. I haven’t tried the auto editing yet but I’m really excited to dig deeper because I absolutely dread editing my footage and I have terabytes of hard drives at home that are full of unedited content.On top of that, the range of modes and features offered by the Ace Pro is nothing short of impressive. From creative shooting modes like motion timelapses to advanced functionalities like AI Warp, this camera really does it all. It's not just an action camera; it's a complete creative toolkit that adapts to various scenarios seamlessly.I’ve owned a lot of action cameras but the Insta360 Ace Pro is shaping up to be the best action camera I’ve ever used. Once I dig deeper in the other modes, I’ll update this review with in more detail! So far so good. Nice work Insta360!

The media could not be loaded. Are you looking for a camera with a small form factor with amazing low light performance that still has great stabilization in low light? THIS IS IT!I am writing this review coming from using a GoPro Hero 12, even though this is GoPro's latest and greatest, I was unimpressed with the overall performance in everything besides perfect bright daylight. Using the Hero 12 in my garage with 3 overhead LED ceiling lights, the Hero 12 still struggles to show good low light footage, let alone have even remotely usable stabilization. VERY disappointed.After watching the review on the Unbox Therapy Youtube channel, I was sold. The Ace Pro CRUSHES the Hero 12 in low light, Night and Day difference, In area's the GoPro shows practically all black, the Ace Pro can clearly see everything despite there being almost no light. This was the biggest selling point for me because GoPro's absolute need for decent lighting to have remotely usable stabilization. (check out the crazy difference in my video example)I chock this up to the obvious larger 1/1.3" sensor and 5nm AI Chip that does de-noising of each frame in real time before saving to your SD card. It's pretty insane what this small form factor camera is able to do in low light, even compared to my Sony ZV-1 compact camera, it till has better low light performance! THIS is the reason for me taking a chance on this camera, and it was well worth it. Although there are some other great features I really like on the camera.Another really cool feature on this camera is the flip up touch screen. The Hero 12 has the front facing screen but it is very tiny in comparison, being able to see a much bigger preview of what your going to shoot is super useful, and anyone who thinks the hinge on the screen is a weak point, its rock-solid and will stop and hold firm in any angle you leave it in, I compare it to apply laptop quality hinges.Finally, the last thing that's very noticeable about the camera is the software user interface performance and control. Whatever chip they have running the UI is incredibly fast, flicking through different shooting modes, or even powering the camera on / off is almost instant. Compared to the GoPro it's still noticeably faster and in my opinion, the menu organization is better. If you compare it to a GoPro before the Hero 12 it is WAY faster in just about every way, if your upgrading from a older GoPro, this is like getting the latest and greatest iPhone, super snappy and responsive. If you use the insta360 app on your phone (which is still am learning and discovering new things) it has lots of AI goodies built in when it comes to editing, and highlighting footage you made, it will even attempt to auto edit clips together which is pretty sweet! I need to test this more long term, but for smaller project stuff it seems to be a neat idea.Pros:- Amazing low light performance, better than any other action camera (close second DJI Action 2)- 8K resolution option (allows for lossless zoom in)- BIG flip-up screen for framing yourself or using the camera in low angles, or even as a tilted stand.- Fast charging via USB-C with proper wattage charging brick.- Reliable hand /voice gestures for starting/stopping recording, taking photos, and powering off.- 360 App is very reliable and firmware updates are very fast and don't require a SD card.Cons:- Battery life only displayed by icon with no number % (could be fixed with software update)- Using external mic requires adapter (it's fairly cheap at least, not a deal breaker by any means)The last thing I will say, as a loyal GoPro user for the last 10 years, GoPro has really fallen behind lately, never thought I would jump ship to insta360 as I am not a 360 camera user, but the Ace Pro convinced me, and it's their first attempt at a action camera form. Imagine when they are on their 12th generation action camera like GoPro.