Insta360 camera

Insta360 ONE X2 360 Camera

Creators cited with it: 3; From 3 reports.
First cited: February 2023; By Chris Hau. Last reported on November 15, 2025.
Reviewers: Praised for stabilisation and build & handling; From 3 reviews. What they said

$229.99

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Creators cited with this

Kraig AdamsYouTube, 836K followersNovember 2025
“Yeah, I've got a 360. Um, learning when and how to use it.”
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Brandon LiYouTube, 688K followersMay 2023
“…to film everybody eating I used my 360 camera to get an overhead angle”
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Chris HauYouTube, 616K followersFebruary 2023
“︎ 360 CAMERA (A MUST HAVE)”
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What reviewers say

Based on 3 reviews (1 press, 2 video), newest June 2025

What press and YouTube reviews of the Insta360 ONE X2 360 Camera judged, by what buyers compare. Open any line for the quotes behind it.

Where it shines

Stabilisation
Build & handling
Image quality
Video
Battery life

Image qualityMostly positive: Leans positive.Vibrant and solid, but struggles in low light.3 reviews›
Praise (5)
- “Excellent colour and detail”
  PressDigital Camera World, Jamie · October 2020Read the review
- “Standard and HDR videos and photos look fabulous, with Color Plus adding more vibrance”
  PressDigital Camera World, Jamie · October 2020Read the review
- “The colors are vibrant straight out the camera.”
  VideoThomas Tech · June 2025Watch at 1:53
- “Now, the photos on the OneX2 are solid.”
  VideoThomas Tech · June 2025Watch at 3:36
- “you will barely notice the stitch lines even if you're holding it on a selfie stick”
  VideoThomas Tech · June 2025Watch at 2:28
Complaints (2)
- “both still kind of struggle in low light”
  VideoCNET · October 2020Watch at 2:23
- “Not DSLR level obviously”
  VideoThomas Tech · June 2025Watch
VideoMostly positive: Leans positive.Decent 1080p quality, flexible framing; best exported at 1080p.2 reviews›
Praise (1)
- “you're still getting solid 1080p quality visuals with tons of flexibility in how you frame your shot”
  VideoThomas Tech · June 2025Watch at 1:46
Complaints (1)
- “you're probably going to want to export at something like 1080p for it to still look crispy”
  VideoCNET · October 2020Watch at 2:12
AutofocusNot covered by enough reviews
StabilisationRated highly: Reviewers rate it highly.Outstanding stabilization, gimbal-like without needing a gimbal.3 reviews›
Praise (5)
- “‘SteadyCam' mode works like an action camera”
  PressDigital Camera World, Jamie · October 2020Read the review
- “FlowState, its 6-axis gyroscope-powered image stabilization and horizon-levelling system, which on the One X2 uses new algorithms and is always super-smooth.”
  PressDigital Camera World, Jamie · October 2020Read the review
- “the stabilization inside this camera is pretty amazing”
  VideoCNET · October 2020Watch at 4:54
- “It's kind of insane how stable it is without needing a gimbal.”
  VideoThomas Tech · June 2025Watch at 3:02
- “The OneX2 features flow state stabilization and is hands down one of the most impressive features.”
  VideoThomas Tech · June 2025Watch at 2:45
Battery lifeMostly positive: Leans positive.Solid battery and removable; can't run from power bank.2 reviews›
Praise (2)
- “Battery life is solid for 360 cam.”
  VideoThomas Tech · June 2025Watch at 6:06
- “The battery is removable, which is a big win for long shoots or travel.”
  VideoThomas Tech · June 2025Watch at 1:14
Complaints (2)
- “it's a shame to find that the One X2 doesn't work while being plugged in to a laptop power bank via its USB-C slot.”
  PressDigital Camera World, Jamie · October 2020Read the review
- “you'd best pack two batteries when you're out and about with the One X2 since in our test it took less than 30 minutes of constant use to blank an iPhone 11.”
  PressDigital Camera World, Jamie · October 2020Read the review
Build & handlingRated highly: Reviewers rate it highly.Solid, pocketable and waterproof; the card slot is fiddly.2 reviews›
Praise (6)
- “it's got matte plastic it's got rubber it feels really solid”
  VideoCNET · October 2020Watch at 3:21
- “best of all this thing fits in your pocket really easily”
  VideoCNET · October 2020Watch at 3:32
- “it's waterproof up to 10 meters better than the 1r”
  VideoCNET · October 2020Watch at 4:18
- “It's waterproof up to 10 m without a case, which is already a step up from many other 360 cams that need housing.”
  VideoThomas Tech · June 2025Watch at 0:52
- “It feels solid in the hand, and it's built for action.”
  VideoThomas Tech · June 2025Watch at 0:50
- “It's not huge, but it's responsive and bright enough for outdoor use.”
  VideoThomas Tech · June 2025Watch at 1:04
Complaints (1)
- “the micro sd goes right next to the battery which can be a little hard to get to but you get used to it after a while”
  VideoCNET · October 2020Watch at 3:26
ValueNot covered by enough reviews