Insta360 X4 Lens Guards - Image Quality Tests And Comparisons

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Here I test the standard and premium lens protectors for the Insta360 X4 and see how they affect the image quality in various lighting situations.
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[@SleemLDJ]

The only KZbinr that has done a video on this important topic. Love how you spent some minutes on the unicycle just to make people see well. NICE JOB! Thank you.

[@youranonymous931]

I was wondering about this and you're the only KZbinr I so far see made a video on it. Thank you

[@Roos-Reviews]

No problem

[@TomCaptures]

Exactly the review I was looking for, thank you!

[@chris]

Wow it's amazing how much WORSE the "premium" lens guards are. Thanks for this.

[@mavicprah8063]

How are premium going to be worse haha watch some videos where you clearly see that plastic ones break so easy and premium don’t

[@mrmarzo]

Finally an honest review. Thank you for putting this together. I'll stick with the standard for now.

[@kaffee_filter]

Thanks for the helpful test!! I already had the Pro in my shopping cart, but now I'm glad to have seen your video and will use the existing ones as long as it fits. Best regards from Austria 😀👍

[@tommykeenan4930]

I’m happy I watched this, my standard lens covers were fitted in store and installed with the blue dots in the 10 o’clock position, so I’ve corrected this, I was just about to order premium covers as I expected them to be better to record through as well as being tougher but after seeing your demonstrations, I will just order some spare standard covers just in case I need them one day. Well done for sharing something different 😊

[@JohnvanGurp]

I was waiting for this - thanks!!!!

[@trevsonic2012]

Amazing review video. Thanks much. Subscribed.

[@willakana3369]

Thank you for making this dude!

[@manobit]

I really want to know this! Great video!

[@mitchsargent5543]

Nice comparison! thx!

[@BK42Cycles]

Excellent video! Thanks, man ;)

[@Um.Senhor]

The video that i was looking for!!!

[@marcgosselin4780]

great review thank you

[@superkittybtc]

Now this is some great info!!! ❤❤❤

[@flaberdoopin]

Thanks for this video! i did one video with the plastic ones that came with the camera and will not be using those ever again but this video makes it look like the premium are not any better. much appreciated. maybe i need to clean up my standards and try again. I also didn't change the setting so that may have been a part of the issue i had.

[@Roos-Reviews]

The benefit of the premium ones is that they are more resistant to scratching and will last longer. But in my experience they produce more glare than the plastic ones.

[@Kaywivell]

Incredibly helpful and like the other commentor said exactly what I wanted to know.

[@cyakka]

Thank you, I was about to order some glass ones. 😊

[@Hanniboon]

a hello from EUC rider. I guessed you will go for the premium one on the ride. A very useful video. thx.

[@Ozpeter]

Wow. You are so thorough. I get the feeling that only time will tell whether the premiums possible longevity will make them the better buy.

[@Roos-Reviews]

I plan to time travel by "generously applying friction" to both in my next video.

[@markexploringnewstuff]

Nice job! I agree standard is best.

[@BenKlevers123]

Great review! Finally :) But I see a much bigger problem with the premium ones. You can see the reflection of the lens in some conditions.

[@dougscott188]

I have the X2 and keep the protector on and will be picking up the X4. This is a fantastic test. The premium were pretty bad. Thanks for the unbiased and straight review.

[@aphinion]

Thanks for this review. I am actually quite confused that the premium ones created so much glare despite having antireflective coating. They may have to improve and adjust this coating a bit - this seems off. I'll keep the standard ones on though. This is such a mind-calmer!

[@Justin_Hikes]

This was really helpful. I was considering getting the premium lens protectors but think I'll stick with the standard ones instead. Thank you.

[@iming3585]

Thank you for this video ❤

[@Roos-Reviews]

No problem 😊

[@jesusaluz]

Thank you very much 👊🏼👍🏼

[@cow77cow]

Thanks, just what we wanted.

[@deheiligebron]

From what I've seen online, this camera appears to be quite impressive. However, upon reflection, I realize that while I admire its features, I may not utilize it to its full potential as much as I initially anticipated. But great comparison, I think many of 'us' will find it very helpful. Looking at 1:13 It feels like the beginning of something magic is starting.. 😉 Grass look like an ocean / breathing.

[@commissionhunter]

Thumbs up just cause I learned it mattered which way the blue dot was facing lol. thanks for the comparison I think I'll save 30 $ and run standard for awhile.

[@rossthomson9833]

After breaking my x3 lenses (thank god for insurance) I've just upgraded to the X4 simply for that lens guard, however I was worried about quality but it looks very impressive with just the standard lens guards on. 👍

[@kymmoulds]

A great comparison review and thanks for taking the time and effort to make the video and a BIG thumbs 👍up. Most reviews that I've seen about the 2 types of lens protectors say the same as yourself, stick to the standard ones. Cheers

[@FLG8r]

awesome. thanks for demonstrating that there is no discernible difference in video quality using either the standard or premium lens protectors. Nonetheless, got to have microfiber wipes on hand to remove the dust! I opt to get the utility rig instead of the premium protectors now!

[@craigw.scribner6490]

Thanks, Roo!

[@chris-li6om]

Yeah u saved me spending on premium thanks 🤩 awesome review I was after 👍🏾💯

[@samirsvirtualworld]

Great review Another review had said premium is better if entire lens directly facing sun, and get more artifact if lens at angle to sun.. Guess that applies to standard also but was worse.

[@supercurioTube]

Oh wow thanks a lot, I added the Premium Lens Guard to my order but after seeing your comparison I'm having second thoughts. I was thinking about using the Premium/Glass ones for trail running where I know they're gonna rub against branches etc, as plastic might show scratches quickly. I didn't expect the Premium ones to underperform optically so poorly tho, their shape and coating are not good enough.

[@Roos-Reviews]

Yes I was a little surprised too. However, my tests were intended to find the worst scenarios. I have been using the glass ones for a couple of days outdoors and I really can't complain about the image quality. I'm in the process of testing how tough they are compared to the plastic ones and I can say I am glad to have the glass ones. I think they are going to last a lot longer than the plastic ones in terms of scuffs and rubs etc.

[@supercurioTube]

@@Roos-Reviews your methodology to get observable visual quality differences between each setup was balanced and representative IMO. I'm looking forward to the durability comparison too, although I already have a good idea of what it's gonna show 😆

[@rayngrace]

curious which one (if Insta360 listened) has a hydrophobic coating to avoid Rain Drops from sticking on the lens. Thanks for this comparison.

[@emontosa]

SUPER useful video. Good comparison and conclusion. I agree with your decision and will also keep the standard ones. Thanks for the "clear" comparison!!😊

[@area28]

Interesting, thank's a lot

[@Emmanuel_Tuts-Schiemsky]

Good that there is a premium option for the pros .......so they can clean the lenses to stay pro.......

[@bluepawn]

I really like your irony, are you a native English person ?

[@Emmanuel_Tuts-Schiemsky]

@@bluepawni live in the flemish part of belgium......so no native english one .......

[@AlexKTraveler]

Thank you.

[@mr.campbellhouse]

I had a faulty bike mount snap and drop my 20 hour old X4 onto the asphalt at ~20 mph. It broke a big chunk out out of 1 lens protector and badly scuffed the other, but the camera lens remained perfectly intact. I am concerned that the premium tempered glass protector would have just broken. As result, I am just going to stick with the standard protectors and the expectation that I have to replace them more frequently.

[@bog1dan]

Thanks!

[@themoggidriver]

Very interesting, thanks so much, great video 👏👏. Maybe I will use the premium protectors for storage and the normal ones for filming. What do you think ? Best greetings from Northern Germany 👋👋

[@kirillluftreiter]

03:38 my heart has stopped and died at this moment... 😅

[@ChristiaanRoest79]

The premium ones are significantly better than the regular ones. But for optimal quality you shouldnt point the edges of the lenses in the sun. Otherwise you will get nasty reflections. If the middle of the lenses catch sunlight its no problem.

[@turokrem79]

Thank you

[@jakevisuals1]

the image quality looks not bad with the premium lens guard on, I can accept a bit of image quality lost but with better protection for my lens tho and the fact that I barely noticed the image loss on my camera, great review as always!

[@Roos-Reviews]

I feel the same. In most everyday situations the premium lenses look fine. And they are much more scratch resistant than the plastic lenses, so I am using the premium ones, except in low light.

[@lighthunt]

Thanks for test. Do you have a footage that would show better how each option affects stitching? It was hard to see from here.

[@Roos-Reviews]

I'm working on it

[@Roos-Reviews]

This one is for you: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hWPKXpx5rLuYfJI

[@lighthunt]

@@Roos-Reviews Thank you. I'll give you a like and comment under the new video

[@Chips-Lab]

Thanks for this review. Note that it is not recommended to use lenses for underwater shots (less than 10meters)

[@Chorge1972]

Thanks

[@FrancescoPaggiaro]

Mmm thanks for the test, probably a couple of standard one can be the better soluction for moat users

[@mikelannister960]

Thank you broo

[@mohdfarazkhan520]

please do share the link to purchase these protective glasses

[@TiagoWolf]

Nice review. The dust at low light does get inside. Did you happen to blow it before shooting? Do you think you'll use Iens protectors in low light scenarios? Cheers

[@Roos-Reviews]

Yes I used a camera lens dust blower. I don't use them in low light because of the glare.

[@raejal]

thank you for the review the premium lens a bit expensive .

[@eisenklad]

i can say the premium ones might have early production issues as more 3rd parties start making the premium glass protectors, they will tweak the shape and maybe use a different glass. or use a different coating to reduce reflections/glare btw have you tried anti-fog spray for eyeglasses/spectacles on the basic guard. i know its not a perfect seal between the lens and the guard but it should help against fogging. question is.. will it affect the basic guards negatively?

[@PenielJoel]

Thumps up from India 🇮🇳

[@britneyforever]

thought the lens guard would affect the image quality a little, surprisingly it turned out okay! are you filming the first test away from the sun at roughly the same time? Seems like the premium ones deliver the colors more accurately or the sun was just stronger😇 anyways, would also love to know which one is more resistant for scratches and drops.

[@krzysztofkenobi8072]

Thanks. I was thinking to go premium but those dirt reflections are terrible.

[@THEAVERAGEGUY1983]

Oh wow the premium lens has way more reflective glare than the standard lens protector that comes stock with the X4. I think ill be sticking with that, ive been doing testing in mine and have found that my videos have not been looking as clean as others in daylight. It seems to have a too soft of an image at Low sharpness but a grainy distorted look at medium sharpness with high sharpness looking way too sharp. This is without the lens protector as well. Its far worse with it on. Im even wondering if mine has a defect and planning on exchanging it for another one.

[@TheSshadow7]

The dark room really showed the warping movement on the right side. Weird.

[@Master0fHyrule]

I like having the standard lens on. Btw, thanks for telling us where the blue dot is supposed to be. I had mine on the top left side.

[@Roos-Reviews]

Me too on the first day.

[@Hawaaaiii]

Thanks, I RTFM ( Read The F****** Manual ) 😂

[@moonsol]

That's what the 3-page micro guide says. Lol

[@ripsaw2322]

This helped me to decide to use the standard ones. I made a video on my channel showing the x3 vs the x4 if anyone wants to see it.

[@TPCV2]

Cheeky Roo makin me pull up the video 3 times side by side by side to compare vs adding it into the vid.....lol

[@EspenJohan]

Standard lens protectors looks better than premium.

[@jvachez]

Thanks ! Standard seems better it's incredible !

[@noelmyeo]

Totally unrelated, you have the most calming voice. Also thank you for the content in the video. I won't be buying the premium guards.

[@oddbirdinohio]

Do you have any feedback about how they perform in water? I for example, used the x3 and ONE R in rivers and their protectors have been very disappointing because of fog, water leakage and large impact on image quality even when fresh. Thanks

[@robbrobb325]

They not water proof water will get in between the lens and protector lol

[@rafaelcarreno778]

Does anyone know if there's a drop test for this camera?

[@yoursforeverpeeps]

I'm surprised roo haven't made reviews of gopros black 11 and 12.! Last gopro he reviewed was the 10.

[@youranonymous931]

Probably cause since 9-12 it's basically the same series with minor improvements

[@Roos-Reviews]

I stopped buying them because of how unstable the firmware is.

[@pawelczoppa]

I do need additional test - how the stich lines looks like in no/standard/premium situation. Can you add that to the test?

[@Roos-Reviews]

I already did. Check my channel.

[@drwillixs163]

Can the camera be stored with the lens guard on with any cases on the market

[@Roos-Reviews]

The case that comes with the camera allows the camera to fit inside with either of the lens protector types fitted.

[@semaj06]

I wanna see stitching comparisons.

[@Roos-Reviews]

I will see if I can make a video to test that for you.

[@rcinematic]

I saw someone say the lens guards aren’t waterproof? Anyone know

[@Dejan_23Unlimited]

Cool

[@FlyingEyes27]

Good thing is, the Standard are better for impacts and saving the real lens. And swap easy if they get unusable. No fear of glas shrapnel and the overall look is better than the premium. Why they sell the premium? What is the usage?

[@Roos-Reviews]

The premiums last longer as they are more scratch resistant.

[@FlyingEyes27]

@@Roos-Reviews ok. That's a point. :)

[@saysamalakazam]

is it foggy?

[@mavicprah8063]

I want to use the X4 for moto vlogging. Would you recommend going premium for that? Because I suppose without a lens guard, it's easy for a stone to hit the lens, right?

[@Roos-Reviews]

Yes I would probably keep the premium ones on in that case.

[@mavicprah8063]

@@Roos-Reviewsok thanks!

[@ThePowersinYourHands]

do test again but select the differnt lens settings in camera. Example no lense protector but select the plastic lense settings to see the effects and so on. do for all settings and lenses. no lense with plastic setting and premium setting. then with plastic protector on then no lense setting you get it right.

[@Roos-Reviews]

I did.

[@EyeCanShootFL]

Jesus that jello in the video w the ring light. Ouch

[@grinpiece3432]

Without lens protector on the EUC...bold move 😅

[@Toms_360]

Thanks for your video. But, I ask myself about your test. We can see in some shot that your lense protection are very durty / not clean. Durty lense have a big impact on the glare… From my point of view it’s difficult to make a big conclusion with your test (between basic or prenium lense guard). Without lense, for sur the quality is great (with clean lense). Maybe the prenium lense are more sensitive to finger dirt 🤔

[@Roos-Reviews]

The protectors were cleaned right before the test, but they attract dust quickly.

[@user-sh7jq1ho8b]

You dropped the cam without a protector. Are the lens OK now?

[@Roos-Reviews]

One of the lenses was damaged.

[@iwantjam]

@@Roos-Reviews I drop my X3 with the protector while hiking, and the protector broke with scratches on the lens. I am curious how do the new X4 with the different lens protector perform

[@Stunl3y]

well my eyes are not fantastic the standard ones are as good if not better than the premium

[@Praetoreon]

Great comparisons. Super disappointed in the “premium” ones…

[@EternalMedia]

The good news is that you now have the discretion of removing the protectors when you see fit.

[@dorislyons6223]

I bought the lens protectors for my X3. Ghosting/reflections were terrible and constantly filling up with condensation. So image quality was poor. Of course when I took the covers off, I then dropped the bloody thing a d scratched the lens so can only use the front camera as the back is scratched.

[@Roos-Reviews]

It's funny how that works. I used the X4 everyday for 2 weeks doing more risky stuff like skateboarding, unicycling, biking, running after my dog, exploring the city etc. But when standing still just trying to get an image of the camera for a thumbnail that's when I dropped it and wrecked the lens.

[@KevinLearAdventures]

Premium is worse

[@ChristiaanRoest79]

Nah, they are better if you dont point them with the edges in the sun like Hugh Hou mentioned in his video

[@josepnavarro3727]

Premium lens cover should have a multicoated treatement,. I can't understand why a big glass dome like this are made without any kind of anti glare treatement. Another thing: looking at the jittering look of the light bulb in the dark room, one can see the ultra digital proccess in the images....😬

[@ewaaraujo]

I was using the standard one thinking about buying the premium ones. After I saw this video, I will just skip the purchase. Thanks.

[@deepanshugajbhiye9776]

I have the standard lens. But it got very scratched. Is premium one any good?

[@Roos-Reviews]

The premium lens protectors are really good for scratch resistance.

[@nandysullivan3005]

Did you know x3 have release new accessories Insta360 X3 Standard Removable Lens Guards make it like x4

[@Roos-Reviews]

No, I haven't seen those.

[@asiablacknyc]

Is there a difference? Like for real, I can`t see any...

[@Roos-Reviews]

Joking, right?

[@EugeneMaynard]

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[@Skeletalscenes]

very true, the base plastic ones just scruff up with anything! more or less useless.

[@lattakia3812]

Thumbs up from Khalistan

[@shahinthai]

Can i use x4 premium lens guard for x3?