Which is the better buy? Side-by-side on rating, price, strengths, and watch-outs — with the published ratings we averaged to get there.
GoPro Max 2 comes out ahead by a narrow margin (4.7 vs 4.6). The gap is mostly about action sports + outdoor adventure creators — read the strengths below before deciding.
The Max 2 is the action pick — GoPro's rugged 360 camera with 6-mic sound.
The Theta X is the stills pick — Ricoh's specialized 360 for virtual-tour photographers.
Best for action. Best audio (6-mic). Less software polish.
Best for stills. Auto HDR. Lower video resolution.
| Spec | GoPro Max 2 | Ricoh Theta X |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 8K | — |
| Mics | 6 | — |
| Toughness | Action-rated | — |
| Brand | GoPro | Ricoh |
| Stills | — | 60.5MP |
| Video | — | 5.7K 360 |
| HDR | — | Auto |