8K on the Insta360 X4: What Memory Card do I need?

[@darkkristyna]

Ive seen 3 of your videos on sd cards and i like that you reuse the info incase people miss that in other videos. The thing i LOVE is that you actually still do test for each individual cam! Such dedication! Love the info and im seeing a trend across the board 😏

[@ttl_channel]

Many thanks, and thanks for watching.

[@OneTequilaTwoTequila]

Most helpful video I've seen in the last year. Well done! Thank you!!!

[@ttl_channel]

Wow, thanks!

[@Bambossh]

Great comparison. Thanks for your efforts.

[@ttl_channel]

Thanks for watching!

[@alexeytrusovru]

Thank you very much for the detailed review!

[@ttl_channel]

You are welcome - thanks for watching

[@RealGaryGibson]

Thanks so much for your detailed review! I plan to buy an X4 soon and this info is very helpful.

[@ttl_channel]

Glad it was helpful!

[@rappere11]

Just what I was looking for. Thank you I appreciate your efforts!!

[@ttl_channel]

You're welcome!

[@TPCV2]

Great vid! Wow so far, I am not having great luck at all myself. SanDisk Extreme Pro in 64GB and 128GB sizes that I have had for a while and, 128GB fails due to "slow record speeds". 64GB is hit and miss. Grabbed a brand new 256GB and, same issue "slow speed, record failed". Quick format, Full format, formatting on a computer and in camera, so far no changes. How odd! I am able to record by dropping to 5.7k, standard bitrate.

[@ttl_channel]

Are you sure that all cards are newest version (min. V30) and are genuine. Always format in camera. Not sure what else to suggest.

[@TPCV2]

@@ttl_channel Newest versions yep (especially the one purchased a few days ago). Quite certain they are legit (and they all work great in GoPro 7s and 10s, GoPro Fusion and a Mavic 2). The only thing I could see and seems odd but, SanDisk does list "action cams" on the Extreme cards but not on the Extreme Pro cards. Seems odd that Pro would not work but, suppose I will try a standard extreme and see what happens! And thanks again for the vid! (And if the Extreme fails I will grab one of your listed "go to" cards!)

[@TPCV2]

Grabbed a Samsung Pro Plus 256GB, so far, rock solid (about 1.5hrs of recording tests so far).

[@Balogun1]

I am experiencing the same issue. I have SanDisk extreme 256gb v30 A2, but still Stop working. Which memory is the best for 350 X4 please 🙏

[@TPCV2]

@@Balogun1 Samsung Pro Plus 256GB (or other size).

[@zis9544]

Thank you good sir, just got my X4 and sandisk extreme 🙏🏻

[@ttl_channel]

Good choice! Thanks for watching.

[@HakanOnurDerici]

Very informative and describitive. Thanks. I've subscribed.

[@ttl_channel]

Welcome aboard!

[@ja31472]

I have different results for the 512 GB version of the SanDisk Extreme. The Insta360 x4 said "recording stopped due to insufficient SD card speed" after about 20 min at 8k 30fps. FYI, the conditions were somewhat low light and temperature in the high 80's, with airflow between 10 and 70 mph. The last several minutes of the video were corrupted, with a huge black gash in the stitch line. There's no indication that the card is bad according to benchmarks I've run.

[@bullonwallstreet]

Same here. Do we need the Extreme Pro? I would like to continuously record longer than 25mins max if possible since I need usually a straight home if not bit longer at a time

[@HitolapidzTV]

Same problem here man.... It's frustrating using that 512GB San Disk Extreme

[@bullonwallstreet]

@@HitolapidzTV its all of the sandisk extreme. I tried the 256, 128, and 512. All do the same

[@64x2ful]

Direct and very informative! Subscribed! ✅

[@ttl_channel]

Awesome, thank you!

[@samirsvirtualworld]

I had a sandisk extreme and sometimes the video would stop saying card was not fast enough. got sandisk extreme pro and never had a problem again.. both are v30.. could it be just getting a bad card rather than any real difference?

[@ttl_channel]

I would suspect the card. Others have reported exactly the opposite.

[@dinav624]

Very informative. Thanks for all the details!👍

[@ttl_channel]

Glad it was helpful!

[@AndreiR13]

Thank you so much for this video, it was really helpful! Keep up the great work! 🙌 Subscribed

[@ttl_channel]

Thanks for the sub!

[@dwicahyoariswinarto]

Thank you, now im sure to choose sandisk and lexar as a backup 😁

[@ttl_channel]

Good choice!

[@novalis8181]

Super helpful. Thanks a lot for your work!

[@ttl_channel]

Glad it was helpful!

[@samirsvirtualworld]

video bitrate max is 200 but how fast does card need to be for fastest "burst" photography? I wonder if 11k interval mode requires faster card and goes over the 200 bit rate?

[@TonyPhotoPilot]

Great video! One other point to note is that insta360 (on their website) say NOT to use the faster UHS-II cards. Only UHS-I recommended. So, this eliminates the faster V60 and V90 cards, since I think those are all UHS-II. Not sure why they do this, since the UHS-II cards are supposed to be backwards compatible. But, it's an important point.

[@ttl_channel]

Good point - thanks for sharing.

[@Blazerfan11]

Thank you for making this video!

[@ttl_channel]

My pleasure! Thanks for watching.

[@wxw9]

Many thanks .... very useful 👍

[@ttl_channel]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Co_Conditions]

Thorough and helpful. Thanks.

[@ttl_channel]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@3BRPOWERSPORTS]

Excellent video. Well done. Subscribed

[@ttl_channel]

Awesome, thank you!

[@PhoenixbyMonikaHuber]

Welche so much for this informations. I use the X4 since a few days and im totally in LOVE with it. Does a 1 T Sandisk Card fit to it as well? I do Plane Spotting & travelling soon. 👌

[@ttl_channel]

Yes, the X4 will accept up to a 1TB card. The model I tested was the “Extreme” (amzn.to/4cBlxrj) but I also have good experience with the Samsung Pro Plus (amzn.to/4cnitii).

[@MomentArchives]

great informative. I used to use Lexar for my SLR. as nowadays difficult to get it at my country, have change to the black colour Sandisk Extreme Pro, and works very well. from my experience, I recommend do not use same card for different devices. on one of my hiking trip, I lost my footage due to this mistake.

[@ttl_channel]

Great input - thanks

[@CaptainRetriever]

Lexar is the best, I have a stack of corrupted San Disk, and a few other brands with bad sectors, but all my Lexar cards are operational

[@josephwilson729]

Great video! It was very informative and your explanation of each topic was very good. Thanks for the video, I have now subscribed :-)

[@ttl_channel]

Awesome, thank you!

[@JeffCraigTV]

Great video with the actual information I needed. I just had to put it on 1.5x speed 🤣

[@ttl_channel]

Glad you enjoyed it. Will try to speed up a bit!

[@waltergoh]

using Sandisk extreme 256GB v30 A2 SD card on my X4 loop recording for 7min and my camera prompt me ( card speed is too slow, failed to save files. Please format or replace SD card) I already format my SD card for 3 time and yet still prompt me this error Any help?

[@ttl_channel]

Are you sure that all cards are newest version (min. V30) and are genuine. Always format in camera. Not sure what else to suggest.

[@bikeshunters]

Problem with SanDisk microSD is now fixed with Insta360 X4 firmware v1.0.20! 😃

[@BobLarson5]

Great video. I was just curious if the make of the memory card contributes to the overheating of the camera? Maybe a 30 minute 8K recording session using each card and checking the camera body temperature every 5 minutes. What do you think?

[@ttl_channel]

I did some testing on this, but nothing conclusive so far. I might try to explore this more, but right now I am working on a comparison of the X4 with the RS 1-inch.

[@jimhowardbatey410]

Excellent video

[@ttl_channel]

Thank you very much!

[@stephanmaurel6212]

Very interesting, thank you !

[@ttl_channel]

Glad it was helpful - thanks for watching.

[@Ilihiafarris]

I'm using a Lexar 1tb card I used in my x3. It isn't fast enough for the x4. I use the v30 3 A2 XC 1. I had to purchase this card for the x3 because all my other cards were too slow. In the x4 I can record more than 30 seconds before I receive the card too slow message. Wth? I place that card back in the x3 and it works perfect. What am I doing wrong?

[@VicInCalifornia]

Appreciate the video!

[@ttl_channel]

Glad it was helpful!

[@TaniaSchmidt-f1h]

Very helpful. Thank you

[@ttl_channel]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Balogun1]

I got the message "Stop recording" card speed is too slow, failed to save file. And I am using SanDisk extreme 256gb v30 A2. What can I do please

[@ttl_channel]

Did you format the card in the camera? Are you certain it is a genuine SanDisk?

[@bikeshunters]

Problem with SanDisk microSD is now fixed with Insta360 X4 firmware v1.0.20! 😃

[@makroman6747]

Thanks mate! :)

[@ttl_channel]

You're welcome!

[@ChristiaanRoest79]

I advice 512 gb or more. V30, v60 and v90 are good.

[@TonyPhotoPilot]

Note that insta360 (on their website) say NOT to use UHS-II cards. Only UHS-I recommended. So, this eliminates the faster V60 and V90 cards, since I think those are all UHS-II. Not sure why they do this, since the UHS-II cards are supposed to be backwards compatible. But, it's an important point, unless you know of V60 and V90 cards that are UHS-I?

[@kanpaiprime]

I've gotten "slow card" warning on my x4. Using my scan disc extreme. On my x3 too. But usually when it's nearly full

[@ttl_channel]

Interesting - thanks for the input.

[@HansKeesom]

That used to be when a harddisk was running full. Seems like the card needing to search longer for a free block. When was the last time you formatted the card (deep)?

[@teoteo9212]

good job very detailed

[@ttl_channel]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@psoon04286]

So, its safe to say that the camera is not using a UHS-2 card slot and that we'll only get any speed boost when downloading into a UHS-2 equipped computer using a UHS-2 card reader?

[@ttl_channel]

Not sure about that - even UHS-1 is capable of more than 80MB/s.

[@TonyPhotoPilot]

Note that insta360 (on their website) say NOT to use UHS-II cards. Only UHS-I recommended. Not sure why they say this, since the UHS-II cards are supposed to be backwards compatible. But, it's an important point.

[@DanangHilaya]

Thank you so much for this video and useful information. One question, is there any reason to get the Sandisk Extreme Pro over the regular Extreme?

[@ttl_channel]

I'm not sure it's worth spending the extra money on the "Pro" version - no real advantage.

[@DanangHilaya]

@@ttl_channel thank you!!

[@slojam100]

Interesting... However, considering the 8k video file size, Yourself and many youtubers don't seem to be taking about the processing power of the pc required to deal with them Your thoughts? Thanks Much appreciated

[@ttl_channel]

I actually did mention this in my initial X4 review (kzbin.info/www/bejne/apfEe6ippsSnos0). I am using a 2020 M1 MacBook Air and so far so good.

[@slojam100]

@@ttl_channel Thanks for the link.. Many people upgrading may not be aware of the extra horsepower needed.

[@MccGladen]

Samsung Pro ultimate 512gb habe ich drin

[@firstsoldier4257]

@@MccGladen macht doch nix was du hast ...wenn du zu hause mit diesem datein arbeiten willst oder willst du spechern du brauchst sehr schnellere computer insta360 mac software leider holl das ganzem power von meine mac nicht die haben keinen guten software da sgane wir du hast keine grosere speicher platz du muss deine alle ferien videos mit insta360 bearbeten keline machen schneiden editiren dann alles in kleinem format irgindwo deponiren ...100er stunde mussman investiren

[@MccGladen]

@@firstsoldier4257 den computer habe ich das ist kein Problem. Die Frage wäre höchstens wie alt n tablet sein darf 😁

[@uwesel2058]

Thank you very much 💪👏

[@ttl_channel]

You're welcome!

[@oquefizhoje]

Hi. great video. I wondering which android device is ready to edit 4k insta360 x4?

[@ttl_channel]

Sorry, I'm not an Android user, but there is an Android app available (www.insta360.com/download/hot-download). I would think that most modern Android devices should work.

[@bullonwallstreet]

I would get something better than the sandisk extreme if youre planning on doing 8k or 5.7 60 frames for longer than 25mins at a time. This card will cut you off at this point. Card is fine, but seems a lot of people are having this issue. 5.7k 30 frames is fine. I have the 512 256 and 128. 256 in x4 for daily use, but was planning on going 1tb, but glad i didnt yet. Looks like sandisk extreme pro 1tb is my next attempt.

[@ttl_channel]

Seems that people are getting mixed results. I had no problem recording in all modes with the Extreme, and some others have reported issues with the Pro version from the outset.

[@PoetryFilms]

Bear in mind this notice from the Insta360 site: “Notice: Do not use UHS-II/UHS-III microSD/TF cards, or memory cards larger than 1TB. These cards are not compatible and may cause issues while recording.” Bigger/faster might not always be better.

[@desmondthang6759]

my 3 months old Sandisk 512 v30 extreme is keep getting card slow error in my x4. I have tried multiple methods to format and nothing help. The only way to fix is to change the bitrate from high to standard. Do u have this issue?

[@ttl_channel]

I receive many comments similar to this, but personally, I have never see this issue with any of my V30 cards.

[@Joobeee]

great video thank you

[@ttl_channel]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@thomasusheriii971]

Thank you!

[@ttl_channel]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching.

[@de4ek]

Did you try anything using the High Bitrate option in the image settings? Kinda seems like maybe all of it was… but I’ve got a prograde v60 card and when I record at 8k 30 (highest option) it always stops about three minutes in and says that the card is slow. Confused.

[@ttl_channel]

All my tests were done using high bitrate. I suspect your V60 card is UHS-II, which might be the problem

[@de4ek]

@@ttl_channel it is. The prograde branded card is a uhs-ii v60 class10. Curious how that makes it slower for the camera. So a standard uhs1 v30 will do all the things tho? Interesting. I have a sandisk extreme coming, hope that’ll do the trick.

[@ttl_channel]

I think you’ll find it’s that the X4 doesn’t support UHS-II cards

[@cirkuscederstrom]

Just get the SanDisk extreme 1tb

[@NickBotha]

Does 1TB work?

[@bxhowbxstyle]

I have a delkin v90 and i get the read speed error. Its also a uhs-ll which i read somehwere is incompatible with the x4. Can anyone confirm this?

[@ttl_channel]

Yes, Insta360 states NOT to to use a UHS-II card.

[@bxhowbxstyle]

@@ttl_channel so today I shot a an 18 minute video at 5.7k 30fps today on the same said uhs-ll card. The recording stopped when I got the speed error message. I immediately started recording again and only got 7 minutes before the error

[@jhunmacatangay6848]

How about the sandisk extreme pro 256gb?

[@ttl_channel]

The “Extreme Pro” is a faster version than the “Extreme” that I tested, so should be an excellent choice.

[@andreiraducanu2643]

great info

[@ttl_channel]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ManikantaSadurla]

Please tell which one to buy fr X4

[@ttl_channel]

Personally, I would go for the Lexar (based on years of reliable performance) or the Sandisk (top performer in the tests and good reputation). Lexar 1066x Silver Series: amzn.to/3J8dVjt SanDisk Extreme: amzn.to/43TKmM7

[@ThaStevoShow]

my scan disk sd card keeps getting a reading too slow error

[@ttl_channel]

Are you sure it’s a genuine Sandisk V30 card?

[@ThaStevoShow]

@gwebster65 what kind of question is that lol you think I got it off of temu

[@ttl_channel]

Apologies, but it’s easy to get a fake - even from “reliable” sources sometimes

[@WorldFun-xj9of]

Great one what do think of insta 360 cards ?

[@Philafxs]

They are perfectly fine, not too overpriced and easy to order alongside the camera, but if you can get other brand cards cheaper, just go with those.

[@ttl_channel]

Have not tried them, but assume (hope?) they are from one of the big manufacturers.

[@mitchsargent5543]

17 minutes to tell me what memory card?!

[@HansKeesom]

Clearly this information is not for you. Move on, get a life, it is fine.

[@FrescoFilmz]

@@HansKeesomdon’t talk to people like that

[@ThaStevoShow]

this was hard to watch I try to support people and watch the whole video

[@Tienuyan]

He clearly have TIME STAMPS on the video so you can jump straight to BRANDS and shut up before typing crap. These 17 minutes were very informative for me.

[@HansKeesom]

@@FrescoFilmz Who are you and who died to make you King? I reject your command fully! It's a free world and I give my opinion.

[@stillsandvideo]

Well done and very informative. Thanks

[@ttl_channel]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@stillsandvideo]

@@ttl_channel Thanks, what memory card did you use for the 8k

[@ttl_channel]

All 5 cards I tested recorded 8K with no issues

[@UraniumEagle]

You have a high pitched noise in several of your videos, here I noticed it begins at 11:36 until 13:01, and again at 14:21 until 14:31. It may not be audible to older ears but it's extremely bothersome to those that can hear it, just FYI.

[@ttl_channel]

You are not the first to mention this. Unfortunately I don't hear it, so it's hard to troubleshoot. Will try to resolve it. Thanks.

[@UraniumEagle]

@@ttl_channel Ah, it may help to preview the track with a waveform analyzer so you can see the high frequency visually.

[@mcallbee]

How is the low light performance?

[@ttl_channel]

I guess I will have to test that - thanks for the suggestion.

[@rentven]

Can you please test low light performance and best settings. Thank you

[@LowellFrancisco]

What is the maximum size capability of the insta360 X4?

[@Lawful123]

1TB The 360º powerhouse. UHS-I V30 speed class, exFAT format SD cards with a max storage of 1TB are recommended.

[@ttl_channel]

1TB, but sometimes a better idea to use more smaller cards to avoid losing valuable footage if a card is corrupted or if the camera is lost.

[@lifeongears]

Will v90 sd card will support insta360 x4 ???

[@ttl_channel]

I think not. A v90 card is UHS-II, which is not supported. Stick with a V30 UHS- I card.

[@DroseMr]

Cool

[@ttl_channel]

Thanks for watching

[@TankTheSpank]

Please throw away that mic you used at 11:39 it’s bad high pitch noise.

[@jets_skimaniacs]

almost fell asleep

[@ttl_channel]

Sorry, us old timers just work at a different pace!

[@marcelitoprogamerxdlol5333]

I had to increase the video speed to 1,25x at normal speed it was boring slow

[@ttl_channel]

Too funny! Thanks for watching - will try to talk a bit faster (X1.25) in the future.

[@notademonrat]

very informative video i learned a lot, however, Please just tell us which card to buy thats why we came here. We want someone thats tested things to tell us which is the best. Its fairly disappointing you didnt name a card you thought was most recommendable.

[@ttl_channel]

I think you're good with any of these cards, but I guess the Sandisk overall was the "winner" (fastest read speed).

[@Saimeigaming]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/aqSaaIWJqJqig7c what is this background noise really hurts my ears

[@ttl_channel]

Apologies. Others have mentioned this, but so far I cannot isolate the problem. Worse still, I don't hear it!

I have Samsung Evo plus V30 white card and camera sometimes says it's too slow and stops recording.

[@supercliff5634]

I’ve had issues with my x4 and the sandisk extreme. I’m going to try the sandisk pro next. I get errors where the x4 says write speed is too slow (even after a reformat). This happens on longer videos (over 5 min). I’m on a moving kayak, not sure if vibrations are an issue.

[@redwax]

This is the exact video I was looking for before buying Insta360 x4. Thanks!

[@ttl_channel]

Glad it was helpful - thanks for watching.

[@JohnmarkBagaipo]

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[@impact0r]

7:11 No it isn't. The size of the card is precisely what it says on it, unless it is a fake. You are just confusing GB and GiB.

[@Bluzzz916]

Well explained 👏👏👏

[@coolsamawe]

that mean atleast 512g 😗when x3 256g is not enough

[@properitum9091]

Terrific - such a very useful informative video on a subject which was puzzling me. Well put together - top job, new subscriber - thank you very much! KP

[@ttl_channel]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Don-EfpV]

thk u

[@ttl_channel]

You're welcome!

[@dekta4]

very concise and helpful. cheers

[@ttl_channel]

Glad it was helpful!

[@zoukchata]

Lexar has been the most stable/best for me!

[@ttl_channel]

Same here, but I was impressed by the SanDisk.

[@gomackgo66]

Thank you for doing this video. I was scratching my head trying to figure out what card to buy, now I feel like an expert! lol

[@costumesforalloccasions]

Great job! Helped me a lot!

[@ttl_channel]

Glad to hear it!

[@caveman2931]

Great video! Very well structured, concise and informative. Answered all of my questions and directed me to the right choice(s).

[@ttl_channel]

Glad it was helpful!

[@DOConTOUR]

Just got my X4 and the Sandisk Pro V30 card just doesn't work in 8K - V60 spec works great.

[@ttl_channel]

Wow! Not good. Sandisk V30 should work no problem.

[@cyakka]

Thank you for a very informative video. I learnt quite a bit.

[@ttl_channel]

Glad it was helpful!

[@nikkoosid]

thank you so much for the detail informative video..

[@ttl_channel]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ThaStevoShow]

what card do we need

[@ttl_channel]

All of the cards I tested in this video worked just fine. Personally I would use Sandisk, Lexar and Samsung. I put links to these in the video description.

[@smok333]

Great video , just what i was looking for

[@ttl_channel]

Glad I could help

[@amanieux]

Can 8k be recorded via usb on an external ssd ?

[@ttl_channel]

Have not tried, but very unlikely.

[@margemsulvibes5386]

Congratulations, one of the best videos I have seen about memory, one plus subscription

[@ttl_channel]

Glad you liked it! Thanks

[@Apodaca.Binega]

This is interesting vlog, more power

[@ttl_channel]

Thanks for visiting

[@Faboqack]

great video!

[@ttl_channel]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@christiankreps5920]

Really helpful. Thanks

[@ttl_channel]

Glad it was helpful!

[@DrPsyBlaze]

great

[@ttl_channel]

Thanks for watching.