Insta360 - ONE X
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Based on 1 year's data from Jan 28, 2026 How it works
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"It's also absolutely unbreakable ... I have it since 3 years, done ton of afters, street parties, beach parties, etc, with it. Saltwater, beers, dust, sand, falling on the ground, etc, nothing broke or deteriorated it the slightest, and I am a pro for breaking anything technological."
"will last you forever as they are absolute tanks"
"amazed how the quality resembles logitech g pro 1"
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"Not having to frame the shot, being able to just put it on a tripod and let it run knowing it will capture everything is a huge factor. ... Imagine wanting to take a quick group shot or video. U don't even need to make sure everyone is in frame. Just press the shutter."
"You will get amazing 360 video and don’t have to worry about framing the shot or missing any of the action. ... My favorite part about this is you can actually enjoy the snorkel and worry about the video later."
"Love the ease of my insta360 x3. ... Just put it on and select everything afterwards."
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"Not having to frame the shot, being able to just put it on a tripod and let it run knowing it will capture everything is a huge factor. ... Imagine wanting to take a quick group shot or video. U don't even need to make sure everyone is in frame. Just press the shutter."
"the amount of freedom Insta 360 gives is insaan and u can be carefree about framing and just click the record button and go on"
"I love it because it takes photos all around (360 degrees) and you can choose which views to save."
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"Insta 360 is doing different ball game. It's an awesome secondary camera but not a good primary one. ... If you need one for POV and other stuff get the Insta 360 as a secondary camera."
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"U can use AI tools provided in the app to keep u in frame with a click of a button. ... With the 360 cam, U do not have to worry if u are in frame or not."
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"if you end up damaging the 360, there’s almost no way of getting it repaired."
"Terrible ability to repair them if you crash. ... You are going to crash. Best to have a quad you can repair and keep going."
"And the biggest reason to avoid the Insta cameras is lens damage. ... The X5 just got a replaceable lens, and they carry on like this is genre-changing. Yeah, welcome to 2020 when GoPro did that."
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"if youre using the necklace magnet to chest mount it won't hold through a ski jacket, and you will lose it."
"the guards are unusable in sub 20 degree weather (which is where I mainly use an action cam) ... the lens guards absolutely cloud up in those conditions."
"the intsa 360 mounts are known to be fragile so I personally would stay away from those."
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"since a recent update, I've found the app incredibly unstable for viewing / editing such footage"
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"Forget daytime/lit room use."
"insta one is good for dark, otherwise...dji really is best."
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"cons are heavy, expensive"
"Would I buy it new? Hell, no."
"all of the carseats/accesories make it extra pricey."
fanzakh 1.0Yeah 360 cam wise Insta is the best. I had the original and I loved it. I just find it cumbersome to record myself.
MoneyCreme5514 1.0I’m still going on the One x also. Does what I need it for. It doesn’t bend the pole as much as newer ones.
povlhp 1.0X2 is almost Hero 13 in single lens mode. Has replaceable lenses. Love my old Insta360 One X.
taughtbytragedy 1.0I still have the one x and air. I'm so scared of upgrading cause memory cards and sad are so expensive. Hahaha backing up one x already takes so much money what more with larger file sizes
Usual-Champion-2226 1.0I don't have an Action 5 but I do have an Ace Pro 2 (and GoPro Hero 9 and One X)... one of the things I really like about the AP2 is the flip up screen, which is surprisingly useful if you're mounting this in various places, makes everything so much easier. However as far as image quality goes I think the average normal person won't see much difference between all the main action cams, it's just something "influencers" obsess on in order to try and sell units.
jimmer109 0.1Use your phone! Everything else is either expensive or not worth it especially in low light. Alot of DJs are using 360 cameras now as it can capture both audience reaction and your moves. The latest insta360 one is good in low-light but it's expensive. Maybe you can justify it with some of your other hobbies too.
Leading_Substance103 0.1Dji action 5 pro is miles ahead of rest, insta one is good for dark, otherwise...dji really is best. I bought one and its literally 3 hours of recording and they gave me 3 batteries with case for them :) Edit: its more than 3 hours at 1080p 30fps
GundoSkimmer 0.0Depends. In an unpredictable scenario like that, a 360 camera like the insta360 x models will go a long way in keeping her in frame and allowing you room to edit. To save a buck, however, you can get a cheaper run of the mill action cam just in standard 'wide' be it gopro 12 or insta360 ace or the best DJI you can afford, etc. Among other things. Putting a 'max lens mod' on a gopro, getting the old 360 gopro, etc. But, all things said and done I recommend the insta360 X. If it's a rigid seat that isn't getting close to the tire, it's actually pretty ideal to mount on the saddle or rails or even post.
Additional_Pension20 0.0Insta360 is the best we’ve used and the 360 has major benefits.
edwsy 0.0I have to suggest the 360 cams. Based on what you want it for. Its really the perfect tool to capture quick moments. Not having to frame the shot, being able to just put it on a tripod and let it run knowing it will capture everything is a huge factor. Imagine wanting to take a quick group shot or video. U don't even need to make sure everyone is in frame. Just press the shutter. Now if u want to do like a baby FPV or have your kid hold it then yeah the nano or go ultra If not 360 cam all the way. Insta360 specifically for the editing in the app. Reframing in post edit is not that difficult once you get the hang of it.
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