Best Smartphone Gimbal 2024? Insta360 Flow vs DJI OM 6 vs Zhiyun Smooth 5S vs Hohem iSteady M6

What is the best smartphone gimbal of 2024 for iPhones and Androids?
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TIMESTAMPS / CHAPTERS
0:00 - Intro
0:56 - Size and Weight
1:32 - Mini Tripod
2:10 - Max Payload
2:24 - Phone Attachment
2:53 - Battery Life
3:19 - Vertical Shooting
4:02 - Range of Motion
4:25 - Button Controls
5:31 - Startup Time
6:10 - Stability
6:56 - Accessory Attachments (ie mics)
8:22 - Fill Light
9:03 - Tracking
9:24 - Phone Apps
10:43 - Price
11:48 - Conclusion

[@gavtalk958]

14 min to review 4 gimbals with solid detail.....incredible. Top work, sister.

[@user-ix5vf8wu1i]

I initially thought "why is she covering 15 features? That's too much I'm not going to watch this" by the end I was super happy you were so thorough and put your spin on this. I watched other reviews but yours is by FAR the most comprehensive!

[@abbyclave3661]

I totally agree! She was very thorough.

[@johnsperry7991]

I actually like how you just get straight to your content. No introduction, no chit-chat or saying like, subscribe, notifications, etc. Save that stuff for the end is better IMO. As for the gimbals, I'm not much of photo/video taker, but I'd rather get a gimbal than a selfie stick. Since I'm a casual user, it's a tough decision between DJI and InstaFlow. Both have pros/cons that make for good choices. Thanks for your content.

[@milliemolnun]

Exactly. It is not necessary to request a subscription. If the content is good, we are going to subscribe

[@markieh04]

This is likely the best product comparison video I've seen. At no point did it seem like you were secretly endorsing a particular model. The review comments appeared to be truly neutral. Great information 👍

[@TheWeightOutdoors]

I’m brand new to gimbals (literally only realised this was a thing today) and just want to thank you for this really well presented, clearly explained and unbiased review. It has really helped me. Thank you.

[@annafarr582]

I learned about this myself just three days ago, I thought they were only for cameras. It's amazing the things people come up with.

[@SACREDTRAVELLER]

Brilliant video - you made it so simple to find out what I needed to know in order to make an informed choice xx

[@FindMeInSeattle]

I'm looking for new gimbals and I'm so glad you showed up on the google search!

[@InSearchOfYummyness]

This is exactly what I was looking for. Thanks for breaking down the details so well!

[@r2Facts]

The BEST comparison, video, hands-down clear, super informative. Thank you so much for all you do.

[@thei3igtasty572]

Thank you so much for this thorough breakdown of 4 different gimbals!

[@renedaviault758]

I liked your review, but got confused so many times as you were flipping between the models. An identification card before the 4 gimbals would really help following your comments...

[@theelerdingteam6263]

Great video - very informative and easy to follow (especially for a novice like myself! 😊) Good job, Suzi!

[@foodcommando]

Wow, that's literally 1 fo the best review ever for any products, so comprehensive and checked every pertinent box. thanks so much

[@the_sea_remains]

I found this review to be thorough, unbiased, and very helpful. Thank you!

[@AkilaAriyathilaka]

Concise, informative, time efficient and pleasant. Thank you for this video! ❤️

[@adamjung5470]

Thumbs up for the honest disclosure 👍

[@AseemSehmi]

The way you provide the useful information is too smart. 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻You understands the value of time and every time I saw your videos is make me more smarter to buy right stuff for me or how to correctly use the gadgets I own. 😎Thank you so much. Love from London.

[@saidutube]

Fantastically clear and informative! Thanks!!

[@lingua83]

The best review ❤ you seem honest and professional, first video I've seen from you. Looking forward to see more!

[@AnthiaLazarou]

Love your review! It is EXACTLY what I was looking for.. a comparison of these 4 gimbals!!

[@madtlrmat]

Fantastic review! Thank you very much, very appreciated.

[@pressurecrisp]

Thanks for making the video-I'm a newbie to gimbals so trying to make a decision on which one to get. thanks

[@preethampaul07]

the best comparison video so far thanks a lot. Everyone has reviewed them but not as detailed as you did really appreciate it. I'm subbing FS

[@beaverball_tv]

Thank you so much... this is the one I need to used stabilizer w/c one is better

[@melaniewoods-cglrecruiting1410]

Wow....this was a great video. Thank you for being so in depth on this analysis.

[@dianna266]

great comprehensive information on gimbals. you helped me make my decision on which gimbal to get. thank you

[@BobFlavinVideo]

The absolute best review of the gimbals, thank you!

[@christopherrempel3537]

Brilliant video, thanks alot!! :)

[@user-fi8xu5nf9f]

Super helpful , watching your video made me clear of my gimbal choice

[@martanogueiraphotography]

Very helpful, thank you so much! 😃

[@ADfamily81]

you rock, very thorough, thank you for the review

[@Nick-yo1te]

Very well done video! Thank you!

[@minhquannguyenvan8815]

best review gimbal i see love the dedicate detail i chose the djj om 6

[@renebourgault7203]

Hi Gemini, verry good video, thanksss, I have question for you, I use iphone 15 pro max (i like) do you know gamble who use app with prores apple support.?

[@mediamen5]

Nice presentation, I use a vizu stabilizer but with the Gimbal Pro 2 application you can only choose the 1080pHD option and not 4K on the phone. Do you know a Bluetooth app that works for Vizu that has a 4K option?

[@shawnahogan6599]

This was such a helpful video!

[@Nemhus]

Wow es la comparativa mas completa que he visto ,me encanto , podrias hacer ina con los que sean como el hohem mt2, zhiyun crane m3, y otras marcas que tengan las mismas prestaciones respecto a usar camaras moviles o go pro? Te lo agradecería mucho . Nueva seguidora😊 y por cierto yo tengo el hohem mt2 aun que es muy grande pero viene en un estuche con todos sus acesorios y puedo usarlo con lo que necesite camara, go pro o móvil , aun que ahora solo lo uso con el móvil , pero me hustaria hacer cosas mas profesionales en el futuro por eso adquiri ese despues de ver muchos videos, pero con este video me ha convencido el insta 360 flow para llevarlo a la calle o de viaje cuando solo ise el movil :)

[@aetherialorder]

Fantastic review, thank you! I'm new to this whole thing and it's been a devil to find a truly balanced feature comparison with pros and cons for different scenarios. this was just what I was looking for😃

[@Sunday_Morning570]

One of the most informative videos on smartphone gimbal. Thanks 👍.

[@marx2951]

Nailed it. All your data are belong to us. All my questions answered. I will follow your reviews (I don't shop much). Clear, concise, informative; your B roll is great, and you share enough warmth (and enjoyment) without overstating or overselling a point (MIT?). I watch Brownlee for fun (time permitting?). I would watch you two geek out over his studio, specifically the Red camera robot they have. Had a Zhiyun 4 that only fits my old iPhone. Needed something quick for a trip. I will watch one more video for comparison, but I have something else to watch in iceland (fingers crossed). Well done. Xie Xie. - Grade: A- (never stop trying!) 😊

[@TheCrosx731]

Another fantastic video!! I just used my Smooth 5s yesterday on a hike. Had some issues which were user error, but once I got zeroed it. WOW!! I love this gimbal!!! The only two gripes I have is the zoom wheel didn’t seem to work on the StaCam app. And on ZY cami app you have to be superrrr careful not to single click the trigger while recording. If you do the tracking freezes your video briefly and now your audio/video are horribly out of sync. Hopefully this gets fixed someday.

[@thefernwehtype]

I think the Zoom option stopped working... It doesn't seem to work for many people 😞

[@vashisamtani]

Hi which gombal would you recomend for the Samsung fold 5

[@uchesampson5424]

This is such a detailed video. I've been torn between so many gimbal options over the past few days and you have really helped me narrow my search to two strong products. Keep up the good work.

[@atutahistar]

what did you choose and why?

[@uchesampson5424]

@@atutahistar went for the aochuan smart s2. Pretty much a strong competitor to the Zhiyun smooth 5s and Hohem isteady M6. It has a 19cm extendable arm and comes with an inbuilt microphone.

[@liweilin6649]

The most great review of gimbal! Perfect editing, Perfect review

[@happytrails1963]

Thanks for video!! Trying to decide have S23 ultra with freewell lens accessories. Its a little heavy setup. So many choices.

[@waynetabacjar2285]

Very nice video. I watched after receiving the hohem isteady kit

[@BobbyMillikin]

Hello, Thanks for the great video. What about the new Samsung Z series phones. The Z Fold 5??? Which Gimbal will support 253 Grams Weight/ 67mm Width/ and 13.4mm Thickness??

[@DarrenStephens1]

So thorough, so understandable and so helpful! What a terrific, useful video! Thanks! I'm leaning toward the Hohem for the features, but I went looking for gimbals for travel, so I might go with one of the smaller ones.

[@Jbmc65]

You did a wonderful job on this video, thanks

[@selah2911]

Wonderful video! Thank you!

[@humanityrocks9970]

Amazing video! If we talk about robustness and sturdiness, better stability, then out of 4 which one is better?

[@rubysuarez2128]

Thank you so much for this professional and thorough video.

[@beautifymandymoua8699]

Great review! I ordered a Hohem before watching this, can’t wait to receive mines!

[@jerrytrevino3089]

Great video. I’m looking for a gimbal that might be able to zoom in and out without an app ? Do you have any recommendations?

[@KabayanDaddyTV]

Thank you for sharing, I am planing to have the Hohem.

[@equinox7189]

Will the Hohem M6 fit the Samsung Fold 4? Thank you.

[@jupitersailing]

You are amazingly clever. Thank you for all this.

[@Asche5558]

Hey great Video. Does anyone know if its possible to Connect a Microphone to the samrtphone like the dji wireless mic and charge the phone at the same time like for IRL Streaming ?

[@rapidskillhub]

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[@abbyclave3661]

Great review!! Thanks to you for making this vid.

[@erbartlett]

any idea what the range of the hohem is? would it (or any others) work if you were 50 ft or further away?

[@jamesburwash5635]

Excellent review thank you cheers Vancouver Island Canada

[@RonaldBrown59]

Great review and comparison of the main players in the smartphone gimbal field. All of them seem to do a good job, and each one has its strengths and weakness'. One of most important features for me is size, so I'm sticking with my OM6. If the Flow had been available at the same time I purchased the OM 6, it would have been a tough choice. Thanks for sharing.

[@seekfactsnotfiction9056]

Can the Hohem hold a small camcorder? How long does its stick reach? Is there an option to film like 360 using iPhone 14pro max using this gimble? Can it be attached to a tripod?

[@robotbarbarian]

I'm guessing you can't (because Apple keeps its API within a small family) but would the zoom wheel work with the iPhone's native camera app or just Hohem's app?

[@PawtySquad]

Best smartphone gimbal review yet! Clear, to the point, used facts and comparison for different use cases. Really enjoyed your style and delivery in an unbias manner. Keep up the great work!

[@samejdrial]

This comparison video is so good. Almost too good because I’m so torn on which one I should get for real estate videos. 😂 They each have so many great features!

[@milliemolnun]

Excellent video, very helpful 🙌🏾

[@user-rx8qq8sk9ydv1ce5ib]

Thanks for the video. Which one is better buy Dji 6 or dji se.

[@cheers2journey]

wonderful comparision

[@gregschouten]

Do you suggest any over the other ones if you are using android?

[@saopaulosoul8714]

Thank you for a clear cut informative video! Subbing. I really love this style of relaying honest information! This was very very good. As people who search such videos for info it really eliminates the wasting of time to look elsewhere for other videos on the same gear! Thank you!

[@leseanden]

Thank you for the awesome review🥰. You deserve to be followed.

[@pathwayuk]

Thank you for this video. It was helpful. ❤

[@jennysmith8419]

Do you know if these work with the Google 6 pro?

[@lumpigolum]

Im interested in he Insta gimbal. Is it possible to use these with the iPhone 14 pro max which with case weights 300 grams already & in the video you said the maximum weight it can take is 300 grams. So should i step back from the idea or is it still fine? Thanks for the nice video! 😊

[@jeanfaustinlouembe]

Thank you... suscribed❤

[@awesomeunicorn7322]

Would the zv1 mii fit in the zhiyun?

[@gdeo]

. I’m a beginner and I think the Hohem will be on sale for prime Day. Thanks for this comparison

[@joseignacioperez1851]

good video and test. Congrats!!

[@annesedgwick7303]

This is a fantastic comparison - thank you!

[@flyinghorsedrone5376]

Great review! Very comprehensive and really informative! Have you experienced or heard of the Hohem M6 having a overheating problem? Thank you for sharing!

[@thefitmoves]

So helpful for a making decision❤

[@kathleenm8777]

Really nice, comprehensive review. I'm looking to get a gimbal to keep my horizon even when shooting panoramas, it looked like one of the gimbals specifically had a panorama assist? Do you have impressions on each of these when it comes to Panorama photos? THANKS!

[@DMVMTB]

Thank you for sharing this :)

[@MrBaltazarcolombia]

Amazing video, thanks!

[@fhedcuenco]

good vloging nice 👍 thanks a lot very helpfiul

[@Project_Hydro]

The question I have is related to the apps. All of these are made in China correct? Any recommendations on the gimbal with the least amount of information collected by their apps? Hohem sounds appealing if you don't even need an app, but I have heard good things about DJI overall.

[@tamasbeszedics]

I'm wondering can the DJI OM6 able to keep the iPhone 13 Pro Max with case?

[@uctlush]

Hi there, I'm thinking of making youtube videos that are studio based and vlogging. Which one do you think i should buy?

[@Airon79]

Those gimbals that exend it would be awesome if they were equipped with an additional phone or viewing device holder , say at the bottom , to mirror the phone that's running the camera to , for events with lots of people , like a concert , to pier over the crowd more effectively . Because i think it would be hard to see what is on the screen with the current single phone setups . So an dual setup . Or an gimbal with just a camera mounted and then a holder at the bottom of unit for my phone to view camera but i like that less as it would make my phones camera useless and it would probably make the gimbal more expensive .

[@vumaster168]

Awesome review! Thank you!

[@erickperdomo277]

fantastic video! I just got a 15pro max and I will use it for vertical video for facebook etc...for everything else I will continue to use my Sony FX30....I may attach a Samsung SSD to the 15pro max case to record apple pro res externally or maybe I will use a USB thumb drive instead...now I have an older Osmo mobile 3 (ancient!)..I wonder how much better the Osmo 6 or the Insta are compared to the Osmo 3? But I realize that the iphone 15 pro max with a SSD may be too heavy for the OM3... Thanks for the video

[@SabaDOP]

Great video , helped a lot, just curious when you mentioned about the wide angle lens, do the other rigs all have issues using the wide angle lens ? Would we see the rig on that wide focal length ? Thanks

[@Gemini_Connect]

Good question. None of these particular rigs have issues shooting wide angle, but in the Hohem, it will unless you switch to the wide angle shooting mode.

[@wuulferigno1514]

May I ask you a question? Which one would you recommend for making Snowboard videos?

[@LucasAreosa]

NICE VIDEO! LOVE U :)

[@loneranger5928]

Thank you for the informative information 👍👍

[@rokrun]

Good info. I'm debating which gimbal to buy for my trail running videos. I have the original osmo 1 gimbal. Would be maybe nice to upgrade. So I'm just wondering about it now 😀

[@Nino4ek]

What a great review!!

[@ibrahimafridi983]

Whixh is Gimble best for vlogging mi 11t android phone?