Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
In this video I want to help you decide whether the Insta360 X5 is still the best 360 camera: insta360.com/sal/x5?utm_term=INRT7JX BF Sale Now On! This is Insta360’s fifth-generation 360 camera, and I’ve tested almost every model they’ve released over the years. But now there’s proper competition: DJI has entered the 360 space for the first time with the Osmo 360, and GoPro has finally updated the Max - the Max 2 is their first new 360 camera in years.
And just briefly, if you’re new to 360 cameras: they capture the entire scene around you, and you choose your framing afterwards. Image quality is only a small part of what matters with 360 cameras - and I’ll be looking at many other areas that are arguably equally important when choosing the right one for you.
I’ve tested all three in detail to see which one actually comes out on top.
If you want to skip forward or back at any time in this video, please use the chapter markers YouTube creates from the timestamps down below and in the pinned comment.
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Black Friday Deals Now On! Use my links to help support channel - and you get some really nice additional freebies!
Insta360 X5 15% OFF (up to £100 OFF!) + Free 1-year 1TB Cloud Service + Free Dual Replacement Lens Kit + Hard Case: insta360.com/sal/x5?utm_term=INRT7JX
Insta360 X4 30% OFF (up to £200 OFF!) + Free invisible selfie stick + Hard Case: insta360.com/sal/x4?utm_term=INRT7JX (very close to X5 just without replaceable lenses)
Insta360 X3 24% OFF (up to £220 OFF) + Free invisible selfie stick + Hard Case: insta360.com/sal/x3?utm_term=INRT7JX (unbelievable price for a 360 camera, just no 8K. But on the plus side, it's lighter than the X4 and X5 still I still often grab it!)
GoPro Max 2 £100 off: geni.us/9CDT3
DJI Osmo 360 Adventure Combo £140 off: geni.us/425Q5l
Written article: thetechnologyman.com
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You can find most of the recent tech I've reviewed recently all in one place on my Amazon page. I also have a list some of my recommended tech and my current camera equipment for filming:
UK: amazon.co.uk/shop/thetechnologyman
US: amazon.com/shop/thetechnologyman
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I’m happy to answer general questions in the comments.
If you’d like help understanding how a particular product might work for you, including alternatives, setup, or whether it’s the right choice for your needs, I also offer 1-to-1 video calls.
Details here: upwork.com/freelancers/~019d81ce115a1dc272?mp_source=share
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Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:48 Daylight image quality
2:03 Low light
2:34 Design & build
3:38 Screen and user interface
4:48 Mounting
5:17 Microphone quality
6:58 Replaceable lenses
7:33 Cloud backup
8:20 Software
10:36 Charging
12:03 Battery life and overheating
13:27 Overlays
14:01 Stitching
14:32 Photo modes (HDR photo)
15:14 Additional features
16:51 Pricing
17:27 Conclusions
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#insta360x5 #gopromax2 #djiosmo360
In this video I want to help you decide whether the Insta360 X5 is still the best 360 camera: insta360.com/sal/x5?utm_term=INRT7JX BF Sale Now On! This is Insta360’s fifth-generation 360 camera, and I’ve tested almost every model they’ve released over the years. But now there’s proper competition: DJI has entered the 360 space for the first time with the Osmo 360, and GoPro has finally updated the Max - the Max 2 is their first new 360 camera in years.
And just briefly, if you’re new to 360 cameras: they capture the entire scene around you, and you choose your framing afterwards. Image quality is only a small part of what matters with 360 cameras - and I’ll be looking at many other areas that are arguably equally important when choosing the right one for you.
I’ve tested all three in detail to see which one actually comes out on top.
If you want to skip forward or back at any time in this video, please use the chapter markers YouTube creates from the timestamps down below and in the pinned comment.
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Black Friday Deals Now On! Use my links to help support channel - and you get some really nice additional freebies!
Insta360 X5 15% OFF (up to £100 OFF!) + Free 1-year 1TB Cloud Service + Free Dual Replacement Lens Kit + Hard Case: insta360.com/sal/x5?utm_term=INRT7JX
Insta360 X4 30% OFF (up to £200 OFF!) + Free invisible selfie stick + Hard Case: insta360.com/sal/x4?utm_term=INRT7JX (very close to X5 just without replaceable lenses)
Insta360 X3 24% OFF (up to £220 OFF) + Free invisible selfie stick + Hard Case: insta360.com/sal/x3?utm_term=INRT7JX (unbelievable price for a 360 camera, just no 8K. But on the plus side, it's lighter than the X4 and X5 still I still often grab it!)
GoPro Max 2 £100 off: geni.us/9CDT3
DJI Osmo 360 Adventure Combo £140 off: geni.us/425Q5l
Written article: thetechnologyman.com
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You can find most of the recent tech I've reviewed recently all in one place on my Amazon page. I also have a list some of my recommended tech and my current camera equipment for filming:
UK: amazon.co.uk/shop/thetechnologyman
US: amazon.com/shop/thetechnologyman
--------
I’m happy to answer general questions in the comments.
If you’d like help understanding how a particular product might work for you, including alternatives, setup, or whether it’s the right choice for your needs, I also offer 1-to-1 video calls.
Details here: upwork.com/freelancers/~019d81ce115a1dc272?mp_source=share
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Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:48 Daylight image quality
2:03 Low light
2:34 Design & build
3:38 Screen and user interface
4:48 Mounting
5:17 Microphone quality
6:58 Replaceable lenses
7:33 Cloud backup
8:20 Software
10:36 Charging
12:03 Battery life and overheating
13:27 Overlays
14:01 Stitching
14:32 Photo modes (HDR photo)
15:14 Additional features
16:51 Pricing
17:27 Conclusions
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#insta360x5 #gopromax2 #djiosmo360
