Insta360 X4
Sponsored video, but he finds the X4 a hugely versatile camera whose 8K, flexible reframing and Shot Lab effects justify its premium price, though a phone remains the first camera to reach for.
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- Price when I covered it
- $499
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- 5 videos · 2024–2025
What I liked
- already rated 9 out of 10
- 8K 360 recording
- Battery lasts almost 70% longer than the X3
- Doubles as dash cam, single action cam and drone-like camera
- Shot Lab effects included in the price
What I didn't
- smaller sensors than the X5
- 10 m waterproofing
- weaker night performance
- Pricing is reaching premium tier
- AI Warp capped at three free uses a day
- Phone is more convenient
In my words
Straight from the video. Tap a timestamp to hear me say it.
“I do still feel like the phone is always going to be the first camera you reach for”
Every time I covered it
Most recent first, so you can see if my view has changed.
1:00I Tested the Next-Gen 360 Camera (Insta360 X5)Last year's model, described as already rated 9 out of 10, but clearly surpassed by the X5.
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12:02The BEST Smartphones of 2024!Sponsor of the video; shown shooting 8K 360° footage with bullet time options.
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11:51The TRIPLE FOLDING phone has a Problem.Video sponsor, shown capturing 8K 360 footage with invisible selfie stick and AI editing.
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19:45I tested every Celebrity Tech product!Sponsor of the video, pitched for its bullet time effect and AI editing.
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0:00Why Insta360’s X4 camera hits different.Sponsored video, but he finds the X4 a hugely versatile camera whose 8K, flexible reframing and Shot Lab effects justify its premium price, though a phone remains the first camera to reach for.
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