Best camera and microphone for under $200? Zoom Q2n-4k review

6 months of in-depth tests of the video quality, audio quality, low light, music, guitar and singing tests of the zoom q2n 4k handy video recorder.
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Specs: 1:09
Vlog Test: 2:25
Dynamic Range: 4:20
Singing: 5:40
Guitar/Singing: 7:20
Slomo: 10:40
Picture Profiles: 11:50
Low Light: 12:35
Battery Life: 13:30
External desktop Mic: 14:40
File Size: 16:35
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[@BobOort]

2 years later....... thank you Tyler, you make more sense than any other of the 20 videos I've watched searching for answers on Zoom recorders. I'm 81, Classical guitarist playing Latin music, my kids and two followers demand I leave them something of myself when I kick the bucket, so thanks for helping me out here. Cheers, greetings from Down Under and BTW your singing is pretty cool, you're playing the right chords and your guitar's in tune too. Take care. P.S. Love the doggie shots.

[@MarkStanford]

The Zoom audio is class. So much richer sounding than the other two cameras @ 9:13. Thanks for the great review. Even if you close your eyes you can hear it so much better.

[@andydepissant]

It wasn't seeming like it would be that way when he was just speaking. But when the music kicked in, big difference.

[@adamcrall656]

I agree. Hands down better audio than the other two.

[@eelswamp]

No distortion at 10:12?

[@showdaxu6198]

this was so fun to watch! came for the camera, stayed for your personality :-)

[@simpletech]

This is what a review should be...and it's more rare than it should be. Informative, thorough, entertaining...and about the details. Thank you.

[@DeltaLights]

That's literally the most useful video I've seen in a while. I like your style. And I might but that camera too!

[@sparkyhartfield7777]

Your enthusiasm and honesty alone has me sold on this camera...still gonna do a bit more research, but I have a great start, thanks to your work....and yeah, I've subscribed! Thank you!

[@MalamSeram]

Amazing review and great sense of humour. Thanks to your review I got myself the Zoom video camera. Didnt skip any Advert as a token of appreciation! Kudos

[@changeagentGD7]

I got your professional review, comparison to multiple hardware, and visual and audio testing in various environments. You did great, and I've decided what I need to go with on the fly.

[@heymusiclovers8361]

OMG THANK YOU FOR THIS REVIEW! I'm majoring in Music, and I wanted to buy a zoom but I was confused which one that I should buy.... Now I definitely gonna buy this zoom...

[@SuperReelmccoy]

Great Video. I have had the Q2N HD camera for over a year. in fact 6 of them for shooting bands. They came out with the 4K of course when I invested all the money in the 6. Now I have 5 of the 4Ks. I love using them for music and me the only camera man with a wide camera and a cutaway close up camera. Works out well. Thank You for your time making comparisons.

[@Shelsight]

Same here! The 4K came out just after I got the Q2N to record guitar lessons. But no regrets. Love it for the audio I could send to my teacher in lockdown, and for recording my own lessons to see if I’ve improved. Teacher thought the audio was terrific compared to those other students sent from phone mikes. Picture not as good but he could see enough to critique my technique properly… ;) My other half tried it as a webcam during lockdown but it wasn’t great due to battery life. But it’s main gift is audio and it excels there. And is so cute we just chuck it in the backpack when we’re out and want to video w/o draining phone battery.

[@johnschutte9809]

Tyler, I have one already (Q2n -4k): love it; been just shooting over the last almost year, footage that I'm stacking up for a documentary... wouldn't that be cool! A whole doc filmed on the Q! We loved your tutorial. You're a good, funny man who makes learning fun!

[@MelleIndie]

Thank you for this! I had no idea the Zoom Q2N existed that might be my next youtube/vlog camera! Packed with the EXACT information i was looking for! Got a new sub this content is awesome and nice performance also!

[@physixger]

I'm really sad this camera doesn't have electronic image stabilization, meaning a pass of work more or a gimbal to get good footage out of it.

[@paolo-1283]

@@physixger Zoom is company that caters musicians, all of its products are designed for musicians. I think they haven't thought of the image stabilization when they designed the camera for musical purpose. Having an image stabilization features would be cool though.

[@physixger]

@@paolo-1283 Having that feature would make the Q2n a compact all-in-one package that one as a musician could record gigs and do vlogs with at the same time without much more gear, especially when travelling.

[@paolo-1283]

@@physixger Yes i couldn't agree more :)

[@hauntedbyhaunted]

I am a paranormal investigator and have used Zoom digital recorders for years with great results. Gonna have to get one of these for an all in one camera with quality audio.

[@mwj5368]

I thought your guitar and voice were good! I also like how you set up the comparison to two other devices and gave a good idea what the q2n-4k can do, thanks as it's a big decision for me!

[@gofindmo]

This channel has potential, fair play bro, and great review, keep up the good work!

[@myrkat]

Very good review; would like to have seen a "streaming" test (as webcam, not recording to its SD card).

[@DUDESTUFFLIVE]

I do a show exclusively with the old camera, streaming to FB, and it works just fine. I came here looking to see the difference between the old one and the 4k. They seem the same with the exception of 4k. I only stream in 1080, so may be a wash.

[@drysabre2242]

Terrible as a web cam, terrible fro streaming. I returned mine. Presets (scenes) simply ugly. Don't even think using it with low light. Not even with decent indoor light. It's not a camera. It's a good mike with terrible video.

[@janiceg.7489]

Your review of the Zoom Q2N 4K is so far the most detailed and comprehensive among all others that I've seen. Thank you for this! Im planning to buy one soon. New sub here

[@jamieslate5596]

Quick comment. This is a really good camera for recording a live music performance because of the awesome mic system. The fish eye lets you get the the unit really close and still pick up everyone, or just you. So, if you are doing a music page or music blog or recording live music for whatever reason, you probably want to check this out. Good purchase for the money.

[@camp0017]

A very practical review (which I appreciate). And I particularly enjoyed the singing lesson - as I wasn't expecting that (your upper voice register sounds really well - I guess this means the lessons were a success).

[@TylerRostedt]

Haha Thankyou! The lessons have been going well! And Thankyou I try to make the reviews as helpful as possible! Have a great day!

[@TorraYT]

Dude you’re actually rlly good at singing while playing the guitar

[@willdouglasguitarist]

Great content! I have the original Q2n and love it. I am considering adding the 4K version to my kit now that so much of my classroom and private lesson teaching has to move online due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Thanks for the helpful video!

[@FhornPatrick]

definitely not the BEST video camera. But, totally makes up for it in that sound test. It was the clear winner. I am making a series about horn and this camera is going to be the perfect tool for it. Thank you so much!

[@TylerRostedt]

Glad the video could be of help. Definitely underlooked for how good the audio is! 🤙🏻

[@RealAlatar]

This is probably the best review I've seen, thank you! Informative and actually quite fun to watch :)

[@kyleblair6477]

Holy shit...that last goodbye was POWERFUL

[@sejrec56]

Except for your small belching in the mic in the intro lol, I thought your video of what this camera can do, is probably the best on youtube so thank you very much. Excellent job. And great video and audio examples. And thank you for the short acoustic and singing performance of Country roads , the sound and video quality is quite impressive and your performance was pretty Good too, nothing to be embarrassed about. So thank you. I hit like AND SUBSCRIBED to your channel . Scott

[@fahd523]

9:36 I can't believe it ! zoom was the best

[@herranton]

Video wise? It is considerably worse than both the iphone and g7. Audio, yeah it it was the best.

[@TroysHobbies]

I was looking up info on the zoom. I never heard of it until I came across one of your vlogging comparison videos. I loved the info, entertainment and your humor. Subbed.

[@nicolenimmons9887]

This was so helpful! Thank you so much for making this video. I just purchased this camera and used it for the first time yesterday. Audio was great but I was using it in low light so the picture was a little grainy. The video is not make or break for me though. I'm primarily using it to record sessions and need the mic more than I need the camera. Thanks again!

[@Geejazzy_]

Thanks,This helped a lot! As a beginner I decided to get the Zoom and tripod on your link after viewing both your videos on different cameras for cheap. Wish me luck 😊

[@Chrryunique]

You are amazing with videos! I’m glad you started back making videos!!

[@LosMajesLatinBand]

Thank you Tyler. I have the old model Q2n and I used it to record Ideas without having to set up the pc and more gear. Anyways thank you for reviewing it. It is a nice camera that have been unnoticed.

[@brentjandreau1798]

You are a legend! Thanks for the amazing, thorough review!!

[@DeleswaProductions]

Appreciate the in-depth review. I think you did a great job covering all the important aspects of this little gem.

[@ElektroMoog]

You sir... are marvellous!!! Really know how to put up a good, or shall i say, the best video review for any gadgets!!! Kudos!!!!

[@TylerRostedt]

Wow! Thank you so much for the kind words! That means a lot! It makes all the effort worth it!

[@johnny-tv]

Buying a Zoom Q2 coz of this video... audio quality blows the other two away... I think video as well is great,,,thanks for the upload...

[@theblackempath8835]

Thank you for this review! I was really drawn to this from your comparison video, and this video has just confirmed everything else I wanted to know

[@TylerRostedt]

I’m so glad you found it helpful and enjoyed the video! Much love! ♥️

[@harpoonthewhaleofficial]

We use the Zoom Q8n-4k! This camera is actually very similar. I really want to pick one up for an extra angle. Thanks for the video!

[@SimonAZ]

This contained a lot of info and footage I was looking for. Thanks!

[@davidmanleymusic]

Thanks for the review. The split screen comparison was particularly helpful.

[@HeidiJoubert]

Absolute great belt over there! You should consider singing on ALL your videos ALL the way thru! :-P Great content btw x

[@phenixreturns]

Amazing player but the image is very bad kzbin.info/www/bejne/jZjFd359g8uMiJI no thanks to the Zoom q2n 4k i preferred my old q3hd

[@donly8408]

I'm not a camera person, but was looking for something to record music and video other than my phone. Love the review, very thorough and practical. I'm now a subscriber because of it. Keep up the great work Tyler. Cheers!

[@TylerRostedt]

Thanks so much for the thoughtful comment 🙌🏻

[@mastertimb]

Thank you for your hard work on this review!

[@destinynashay8158]

SIR YOUR BELTING WAS PHENOMENAL

[@TylerRostedt]

Well that is just so sweet of you to say 😊

[@ZacharyShuster]

great review. Thank you for actually testing it extensively!

[@rogerwinter6178]

Very useful. Audio is the priority for me thanks for the emphasis on that.

[@HurtnCryin]

thank you for the review! I'm def gonna buy it! also awesome voice btw!

[@neilcox1911]

Fantastic Review. Awesome Vocals Too

[@TylerRostedt]

Thanks Neil!

[@Norton57]

Thanks! I got this for live streaming lectures at work - it's a weird shaped room and I'm concerned mostly with capturing the sound quality, but seems like it will look pretty good without having to do some elaborate lighting scenario. :)

[@mashaserafina1927]

Very informative, i enjoyed your comparison and expression on what and who would benefit from this type of audio recording device! Best Regards ~M

[@AllThingsLex2318]

Loved this very informative just what I needed as I’ve been in limbo over what camera to use instead of my phone.

[@Shelsight]

Hands down the best video I’ve seen on this underused kit… Cheers. And btw you have a damn good voice… The 4K came out just after I got the Q2N to record guitar lessons. But no regrets. Love it for the audio I could send to my teacher in lockdown, and for recording my own lessons to see if I’ve improved. Teacher thought the audio was terrific compared to those other students sent from phone mikes. Picture not as good but he could see enough to critique my technique properly… ;) My other half tried it as a webcam during lockdown but it wasn’t great due to battery life. But it’s main gift is audio and it excels there. And is so cute we just chuck it in the backpack when we’re out and want to video w/o draining phone battery.

[@wellreallynow]

Thanks for this review. A delight to watch. Love your sense of humor.

[@jayx.6813]

Great review. Thanks for showing the camera in action irl in lessons and doggie playtime etc. really helpful. It’s on sale for $169.00 right now. Been thinking about buying this for a few years! This review put me over the top! 👍cheers!

[@GarMinion]

Came down here for zoom review!! Heard your musical capabilities and subscribered 🤟🏻

[@elia9883]

Appreciate this vid of the camera. Also, love your voice and musical talents!

[@frontprochproduction]

Thanks for this video. Very helpful. Think I'm going to get this and use it to record my karaoke shows. BTW, nice job on the guitar/singing demo. That portion of your video was a decent performance musically with good singing. Most importantly, it gave me a VERY good idea what this camera can capture for audio/video of a live performance. In my opinion, it totally outperformed the other, more expensive options you compared it to. Thanks again Sir, and Merry Christmas to you and yours..! Happy New Year as well..!

[@jezabelpagan4797]

Wow… that audio of the Zoom is legit!!!

[@zacpiya]

What an absolutely awesome video review! This was incredibly helpful & comprehensive. Best review of this camera on KZbin. Thank you very much!

[@hiitsmenaitiv1581]

thank you for the detailed and entertaining review! really helped me a lot!

[@rogerveach1282]

Damn bru!! I saw those discs in your car!! 🤘😎🤘 There's no way I cannot like this video and subscribe. Thanks for the updated review on this cam! Good stuff, we needed it. Let's go throw a round some time!!

[@nk7155]

Great presentation! Thank you!

[@TylerRostedt]

Thankyou N K! Glad you liked it!

[@zhane6363]

Thanks for the clear and concise review. Also, goodness you can sing! :)

[@alexg8460]

What a great vid, just flipped through other and your was the only one that kept me entertained enough to stay through the whole clip! Just sitting in front of the camera really gets tiring so flipping back and forth through scenes and changing the music keeps you wondering whats going to happen next ! Oh and really great singing good luck , thanks for the upload!

[@davidwalch4]

Going to buy this for live stream of sacrament meetings in Boston while we can only accommodate 25 members in the chapel. The live stream today only had audio from my computer and the sound was horrendous for those watching... Thank you for the review!

[@shelbychan2168]

Good stuff. I enjoyed your vlog. You capture good footage and edit them really well. Very informative content and the audio is great, too.

[@billcino9968]

Thanks Tyler, helps me feel good about my new Qn2 capabilities. Now to practice with the Qn2.

[@michaelelliott330]

Great video. It answered all the questions I had from the comparison video. Thanks

[@TylerRostedt]

Awesome! Glad it could be helpful to someone! 🤣

[@MarkTheDude]

Thanks, dude. Needed this. Probably gonna get one for live stream. Thanks!

[@kathrynwest1072]

thank you ! super cool editing when you were singing with 3 different options.

[@lewischikuni2900]

Great video! Entertaining and informative! I'll probably be picking one of these up soon.

[@deanallen927]

And the 70's style Pop/Soul is a nice touch too. Nice stuff. Keep up the good work.

[@sajidrizvi7843]

Man you're amazing, Thankyou so much for this detailed video. This clears all my doubts

[@btbam666]

Absolutely INCREDIBLE review! The time and effort spent into this was just AWESOME! Not to mention filming it that late at night with an early morning flight and not having packed lol sounds like something dumb I would do lol But ya this is incredible the level of detail you go into and comparisons with video and audio is just beyond awesome! Not to mention all your comments and points you make. I do the same for private videos and capturing memories all the time like you said of old stories so you have them.. was laughing at those parts and super awesome you put the space it takes for files sizes and lengths. Also laughed about the hour long videos and whatever camera cutting it up in 10 different files dump into software smash together upload.. Been looking for a camera that shoots in one continuous shot so that is awesome to hear! One question I have how long can you shoot one continuous video for before the file cuts off? Does it go until the battery dies or is there any limit 2 hours etc ...? Anyways amazing review energy and time into this. Watched entire review and you just earned a well deserved sub! Thanks again cheers mate!

[@rainupwards201]

Great review and easy to follow. The comparison was awesome.

[@TheOnlineBusker]

Great vid and playing/singing!!! I loved that part! The Zoom was best all round for me, by a long way too!

[@TylerRostedt]

Thanks buddy! I agree! For the price it’s a no-brainer best bang for the buck!

[@TheOnlineBusker]

@@TylerRostedt I don't suppose you can remember what gain setting you had on the Q2n?

[@TylerRostedt]

I had it set to solo for basically every test.

[@TheOnlineBusker]

@@TylerRostedt Cool cheers man.

[@Plebe-de-Badiraguato]

The Best review I've seen !! Great job Y'all !!

[@paulcardsfan]

Good job you answered all my Questions

[@anthonysawyer3636]

Love all the tests you do man!!!

[@BrentIraEnman]

Great review man! Thanks

[@daddrums]

Excellent review! Thank you! This looks amazing!

[@lighterpath5998]

Really enjoyed the John Denver nostalgia, and you did it well. Just adding the JD glasses would be a nice touch. Your review helped me decide and gave some nice ideas to think about. I do appreciate it.

[@REMAXPinnacle]

Excellent review!

[@gib321]

Great review and some lovely singing too!

[@blazeman51]

Excellent review! Your video sold me! Band practices and gigs will no longer be recorded with phones.

[@chaseoliphant8872]

Take care of my ER while I'm gone ♥️ awesome video bro!

[@TylerRostedt]

Lol I’ve been gone nearly as long as you it feels like!

[@TylerRostedt]

Thanks for the love big papi

[@ABlankAndrew]

I think I’m going to pick one of these up for recording band practices, live shows and just on the fly stuff. I do not understand all the angry comments about this camera I’m seeing online. It’s a really great mic with a pretty decent camera and tons of convenient features all for $200, what more are these people expecting out of it??

[@larslind8364]

Great review. u did a gr8 job going deep into the cameras festures.

[@GaryDrumm]

I just ordered mine today. Looking forward to checking it out. Thanks for the great review!

[@Syonlive]

Gary Drumm how much?

[@GaryDrumm]

DemiGoat2k $200. I’m using this weekend at a gig along with my GoPro 7 black. I’m excited to see how it looks and sounds.

[@oliverthompson7950]

Thanks for the video. I'm just now getting around to buying one of the Q2n 4k devices for my band to do some more live virtual performances.

[@Creative7inc]

great editing style, haven't seen it used like this with review videos. quality work

[@LilyAurora9]

Looks so great for travel, outdoor and camping vlogs. I hate lugging around a huge dslr and mic set up. Definitely considering this purchase. Thanks for the detailed review!

[@farfrohmpupen]

I have three Zoom cameras. Love 'em all. I record bands in clubs and the Q4n is best for low light.

[@jorgeflorespiano]

What an awesome video ! And your singing while playing the guitar was great

[@korsame]

camera seems great af. also, have no idea why you’re not blowing up. great editing.

[@GarethBretton]

good stuff! this was super interesting, love the video topic

[@TylerRostedt]

Thanks mate. Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Cliff2548]

Your Playing and Singing is fine! Good information!

[@nihwa6691]

super thorough, thank you!! Also love your singing ^^!

[@TylerRostedt]

Thankyou so much! I know an extra thorough review of a camera no one cares about isn’t going to get a lot of views! But if it’s at least helpful to a couple people then I’m glad! 🙏🏻

[@nihwa6691]

@@TylerRostedt absolutely! Keep up the good work! You're entertaining and also good at what your do !

[@deanallen927]

Well done, my son, excellent review, demo, whatever you want to call it! In the three way comparison the Zoom was as good as the others, they all have attributes and short comings in sound and video but the Zoom held it's ground. I was thinking about getting one, but now I guess I am! Hey, good singing too!

[@Tone-Quest]

Enjoyed your review. Thanks for the great detailed review.

[@LTDJose]

Such a helpful review. Appreciate it.