The 360 Camera We've Been Waiting For? Insta360 X4 Review!

[@BenClaremont]

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[@UKRAINOMOVNYI]

Please create a comprehensive review comparing the X4 and 1-inch, with a focus on detailed analysis of low-light and night-time video and photo performance. Thank you in advance.

[@michaelkukura6208]

@@UKRAINOMOVNYI I would also appreciate that

[@assessmenttreatment8445]

INRWADC - I used your code so you’d get a commission … I hope. Been watching you since my first theta and orange square 360 xiaomi? Not sure what it was called. Went looking for coupons and other peoples commission codes popped up…. I’ve been watching you for a while so I made sure to find yours. Picked up an x4 and go3s for an upcoming trip. Upgrade from the x3 x2 before that but I don’t know if it’s an upgrade from the rs1 leica I have - cheers Ben and crew.

[@bigking111]

I was very disappointed when I watched your review video. You only reviewed the cameras in the standard profile. You did not mention that the X4 has worse dynamic range than the X3 in HDR video.

[@DanielMores]

As always ... good review. After watching Peter McKinnon pretend to be speechless and overwhelmed (as if he's never heard of 360 video) it's good to listen to someone who's been doing 360 for years give an honest, realistic opinion of this camera.

[@BenClaremont]

Haha yeah I saw that… i could watch up until the ‘this is best 360 camera ever’ part, then had to stop 😅

[@Ulrich.Bierwisch]

I stopped watching that video when they went to fly RedBull planes. I'm going to "retire" my X2 (putting it into reserve, may be using it for a second angle in some cases) and buy the X4.

[@TheSaint226]

@@BenClaremont Same... and didn't love the SPONSORED BY INSTA360 when he doesn't even do 360...

[@maxperaza8264]

Seriously, Peter’s review was over the top exaggeration. If I didn’t think the footage in his video looked good then I’m sure he didn’t either.

[@ChristiaanRoest79]

I agree that for video this is the best 360-cam. I only prefer the one inch in low light. But during day light the x4 is def better.

[@rapssss]

I was about to buy X3 in April 2023 but due to some issues this camera had I decided to wait and man it was worth it! I've yesterday bought X4 and will give it a try during my next trip in 2 weeks :).

[@thewildmitchell]

My Dad showed me his 360 Ace last weekend and said he wished he had an X3. First time I'd seen a 360 cam so I've been watching a lot of your videos on that and just seen this and it's the 60FPS & low light footage you showed on this vid that has finally sold me. WHIPPED out the credit card and just spent £800 on the X4 with your link. Dive kit, tripod, adhesive mount and chest strap... Will be taking it to Croatia next month to put it to the test. Love your videos man, straight to the point, bang-on comparisons with no bs. Much love from the UK! 🇬🇧

[@thaifalang4064]

Thanks man, first honest x4 review so far

[@chilecayenne]

I was close to getting the 1-inch....think I"ll do the X4 for my first 360 camera. I'm guessing they may do an 8K 1-inch version in a year or two...? Hey, with the X4, can you pull the footage in directly to a NLE like Davinci Resolve or Final Cut Pro X for editing or do you have to run it through Insta360 software first? Thank you in advance!! CC

[@arampan]

Have you tried it with Matterport? Does it work with Matterport and is it an upgrade option vs the theta?

[@AndrewCCM]

Got my x4 yesterday and have enjoyed testing it out. Moved from One X.

[@ABUKO-lv7kh]

Damn! Thanks for the review, Ben. Love the side-by-side comparison shots. From what I've seen, I'd say the X4 is a pretty big update for Insta360, not just 10-20% better but rather 50% 🤩As a X3 owner myself, I've just ordered the X4 and can't wait to test out both... 8K it is!!!

[@zwifting]

Just two notes: Lens guards not installed as directed (blue dot needs to be at bottom) and the cover is not a safety/guard feature - it’s a heat related skin to make it more comfortable to hold camera when it gets very hot shooting 8K for long stints. So not included as an actual safety case.

[@pedacinhosdecel3759]

Wow, the most complete and professional review. Well done Ben. A really good way to be aware about what is really happening with the evolution of this market. God bless your life bro, you do well

[@Sir-Kay]

You made me finally got mine, great action camera. Just unboxed mine & immediately made a tutorial. Nothing on the market can touch it.

[@ilaion11]

Nice review, but the 360 VR tours was not covered enough. Does it shoot HDR DNG? How is its sharpness compared to Ricoh Z1?

[@andreb.1378]

Please update

[@EvanLo-v9j]

Ben! In my opinion u always have the best 360 cam review videos and u were the reason I bought my first 360 cam and just order my x4 yesterday. Thx for the great video.

[@SpencerPhotography]

Another awesome review! Just picked up this cam!

[@magdalenaohisea5403]

Thanks for the solid review, waiting for the 1” RS2 8K 😎 cheers !

[@SpeedRunningStartups]

yeah same, i feel like when they come out with that it will explode the internet

[@ЮрійЖабенко-р9х]

Yes. But the price will be completely different! 🤣

[@ChristianLawrence]

any idea when we can expect this.

[@HectorCenteno]

Considering your findings regarding not seeing higher photo quality in the X4, would upgrading from an even older X2 (lower photo resolution) to an X4 be a significant improvement for photos?

[@OnyxLee]

This is exactly why I'm a loyal subscriber of your channel. Thank you so much for your honest and in-depth review. The overheat defeats the purpose of documenting some events in 8k. I'll stick with my X3 for another few years. Thanks again!

[@Initial_ZEN]

Love your honest reviews! I have the 360 one inch and was really debating saving for the x4 so it is refreshing to see a comparison I could trust. Do you have any plan to do a more thorough comparison with all the settings and lighting conditions in the future? I would love to see exactly how they match up quality wise.

[@BruceLockie]

Another great review. Would be really interesting if you would be able to create a follow up video showing the X4 v the One inch for virtual tour photography. If it’s on par with the one inch but cheaper, is it a better option?

[@andreb.1378]

Same here

[@rawalkiran1]

Greetings which one is better for photography only... ??

[@hawaiixtc]

Thank you for the information and generosity to share it. It has helped me greatly.

[@francojohnathon]

Your videos are a lot more polished now. Great job.

[@BenClaremont]

Thanks- although I’m actually scaling them way back to be less polished. No music, overusing text graphics etc. just bare bones. Makes it much easier to make videos 😀

[@eddevelazquez2866]

Should i upgrade from the Ricoh Theta Z1 to the X4?

[@MygcphysioAu]

Thanks Ben, after watching your X4 review I decided to upgrade from my old X2! Can't wait to get my hands on this beast lol

[@joachimarthey6691]

Great video been debating if I should get the new X4 or wait for the X3 to drop in price. Will be cool to view my videos in the Pauer view app on my meta quest 2 headset.

[@BenClaremont]

Thanks! Actually the X3 did drop in price recently to $399. Not sure if it will drop again any time soon 🤔

[@thomasusheriii971]

If you don't already have the X3 just pay a bit more for the X4. The bigger battery alone is worth it. That's what I did.

[@Conservator.]

Wow $500 for a very good 8k 360 camera seems like a fantastic deal to me.

[@xyo2434]

Hiya, please answer this... You mentioned how the X4 is good for semi-pro commercial photography. What about the X3? Would that be decent for taking pictures of the inside of properties? I've watched your X3 review before I bought it a while ago, but it's been a while so I forgot!

[@RandoPhotography]

Needed this vid. My Insta360 1-Inch just pooped the bed. I'm so tired of fiddling with it's microscopic screen, and now it's having SD card issues....I'm over it. I'm going for the X4.

[@JonoKnewt]

THIS!!!! This is the review I wanted to see. Thank you. I have been frustrated because all the reviews are comparing the X3 to the X4 and are talking as if it's the best update ever to a camera - and not including the very relevant 1-inch into the conversation. I have wanted the 1-inch for VR because of the sensor size, low light performance, and photo quality. I use these cams for VR when we travel, but not as action cameras which is what the X4 seems to be marketed as. I really appreciate your opinion here as it gives a fair fight to all cameras in the conversations. Cheers.

[@BenClaremont]

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@nowandrew4442]

You don't want it (the 1-inch) **for** the sensor size. You want it because the sensor enables those other characteristics you mentioned, low-light & picture quality. Same way you don't "want" a V8 engine, you want the performance it brings.

[@BenClaremont]

Yes obviously 😂 and you don’t get those things without the sensor, hence why you DO want it…

[@nowandrew4442]

@@BenClaremont Oh come dude, don't be absurd, you're better than that. A bad 1" sensor will always give worse results than a good 1/1.3 or 1/1.7. And in fact what you want for both of those qualities (low-light & image quality) is *low resolution* so that each pixel gets a larger total share of the light. That's what really makes the difference, it's just that in a larger sensor the pixels are also bigger so accordingly they receive a larger quantity of light per photo site. **_But_** if their technology is bad simply having a large sensor is not going to give you good results. Today's 2L-engines give more power than the V12s from Lamborghini from the 70s. Do you want a V12 because it's bigger? No, you want the result. Don't fall into the "Well gee shucks Cletus, Uhh think me wants the bigger number one!" trap or the "gimme the marketing goodies I've heard about" nonsense that point to a lack of understanding of the actual technology. 🙄

[@brentam]

Point taken. So in your opinion for low light shots... X4 or 1" RS?

[@boblockey8981]

Yours is the first review to show that “protective case”. It obviously doesn’t appear to protect much the way you attached it, but I wonder if it’s meant to go the other way, protecting the screen when doing higher speed/higher risk activities where dirt, rocks etc. may hit the screen…? Just a thought. Thanks for the review - wish I had the budget to upgrade from my OneX.

[@BenClaremont]

Turns out it’s actually a thermo grip, for reducing heat while filming indoors 👍🏻

[@IanWalmsley]

@@BenClaremont wonder how that might have helped with the overheating in 8k?

[@davidjohn9006]

The "protective" case is for heat absorption protection when hand held apparently.

[@cosmalofficial]

I have a One RS 1" 360 and I'm looking to get a second camera for traveling, a second angle, and more action based scenarios. Would you say it's worth it to get this one or should I stick with the x3? I need to make sure the footage can cut back and forth with the 1" footage and have them look good together.

[@FilippoRomeoMEZZOTINT]

Many useful informations. Great overview. A big disadvantage is, that shooting HDR photo can only be exported as jpg. And no bracketing choices as well.

[@bigboldbicycle]

14:14 single lens mode allows you to use the camera like a normal camera without every file being double the size. It means not having to carry two cameras for different purposes, great for travelling, where you want to keep amount of gear to a minimal, including number of SD cards. I wish they would upgrade the RS 1 inch to do it, as the big sensor would allow it for use as a single lens camera.

[@BenClaremont]

Sure but SD card space is always plentiful. Cards are cheap and go up to 1TB, which is enough to store a year’s worth of footage at least.

[@FridgeProductionsLtd]

​@@BenClaremontI'd agree with @bigboldbicycle in that this feature gives either kit-limited travellers or professional filmmakers like me who has just worked with lots of motorcycle mounted action cams to deploy the X4 as another action camera if the need arises ie one of them is defunct or another is required. It's all about having the option available, even it that is never or seldom used. It's like having the facility to top up other devices from the X4 battery. Not something I'd likely do, but the option is there, because it's a feature they can easily provide.

[@quirinius]

After watching some ridiculous reviews earlier, it's a blessing to see yours. You also made me not regret getting a X3 a few weeks ago. Thanks mate!

[@BenClaremont]

Glad to hear it!

[@alperkaplan2020]

Same I got x3 a week ago.

[@TimothiusMartin]

it’s the same sensor as X3.

[@katielowen]

Excellent thorough review! But random ‘close focus’ question🤔: Do you happen to know how close you can get to your subject with these, and still have the subject be sharp? I’m trying to do some tiny person/macro POV videos, and the only sharpness tests I could find online was of a video showing the X2 still being sharp at about 4-5” away from the subject.. which is amazing..) I’d love to buy the X4 if it was able to be sharp that close as the X2 but can’t find any tests or answers to this yet. Any ideas?

[@britneyforever]

Been blessed with this super-detailed review! 27min of 8K is not bad at all. I personally still think x4 is a solid upgrade, the higher framerates, especially with 4K100 give it more room for reframing. And after shuffling a few reviews, the low light shots are not bad at all.

[@remodbz]

Hey Ben what do you think of this setup? I was thinking about grabbing one of these and using the single lens mode as a minimal pov street camera for photography hanging from my neck on a lanyard or something while I take photos

[@Master0fHyrule]

Ben wondering when you'll post it.

[@BenClaremont]

Wonder no more 😀

[@DetroitNinja]

great for daytime videos, still not good for night videos. If you want a balance of both, I use the One RS one inch edition.

[@BenClaremont]

Seriously? It was clearly better than the other two.

[@rangerek]

So qq - what about the fancy add-ons like - me mode or sync my stats from garmin onto video - is it bundled to x4 or is it a sw feature that comes with editing app and will work with x3 - as this really bought me when seeing intro of x4

[@bryantwalley]

I got the email from Insta letting me know I could place my order before there were any reviews so I had to roll the dice. Honestly the only thing I cared about was if they had done something to protect the lens and the swapable cover was good enough for me. I am glad to see it is a bigger unit. The fascination people have with making things really small is just weird. Love your content.

[@BostonClipper]

When are they to add two lenses at the other end of the camera at pupil distance so we get 360 3D?

[@alexandergavrilov2566]

Haven't even finished watching this, but as always - killer review with excellent honest details

[@BenClaremont]

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@Jumz14]

Is it worth the upgrade from the Theta Z1 for doing strictly virtual tours?

[@Hangglide]

I use GoPro 360 exclusively in recent years in my hanggliding KZbin channel. While I love GoPro product, I am looking for improvement like higher resolution so that when I zoom in an area, I can get some good clarity. I am also looking for better low light performance. I am really excited to learn x4 8k 360 camera. I will for sure order one. Meantime I feel very sad that I will no longer have clear audio and good color once I switch to insta x4. I know some KZbinrs maybe lots KZbinrs say x4 has better color. But looking at their content, I still like GoPro color.

[@FridgeProductionsLtd]

I recently had to use a client GoPro Max whilst filming for an extensive period. I must say I was not impressed with the workflow of the GoPro Quik app compared to Insta360's, which is far more intuitive and overall a lot slicker.

[@3sixtyfly]

I hope they release a new core soon for the 1 inch with 8k or better and more mega pixels.

[@ABDU-Reviews]

Thank you for the great review. I am making virtual tours and updated from the X2 to the X4 today. I used HDR Photo mode with RAW on the X2 before, but on the new X4 I can't switch to RAW in the HDR mode. Do you know why? Do I have to choose between HDR or RAW photo on X4? That would be a big downgrade for me. Would be great if you could help me on that and would tell me which setting you would choose for virtual tour on X4... I have a client this Saturday and planned to use the X4 for the first time

[@andreb.1378]

Please update

[@urbanmogli1]

Have been waiting for your review since yesterday...

[@evictor99]

Im starting to shoot amateur 360 nature footage while I hike, maybe use the 1-rs1 over the x-4?

[@slojam100]

Absolutely gonna ebay my x3 to upgrade to the x4... That was until you mentioned the overheating...(because i do shoot for long periods) looks like i will have to stick with my 1080 finished vid ....for now!! great explanation as usual Thankyou

[@underthedrone2735]

Me too and 1080p is just fine for KZbin and other video hosting sites but of course true 4K is noticeably better.

[@matthewbeauregard5057]

Thank you for the honest and straight forward review. I was really hoping this camera would be an upgrade, but based on this information it's not in my opinion. 8k that is not really 8k and the increased size of the case is a big put off for me. This is just another way for the company to sell more accessories for each new model, since you can't use the previous gear that you spent a ton of money on. Plus you have to carry more gear now and that is a big pain for videographers...Thanks again for the great review.

[@toddbatescreative4703]

Just the review I was looking for. Was thinking about replacing my RS 1-inch, now I think I’ll keep it. Thanks Ben!

[@Schakkalaka]

wow, cool. Thanks a lot. As a User from the pro tour i ask me, is it ok to buy a used Theta Z for 600€ or should i use the X4 for still photos for tours?

[@robe619]

Very thorough very good review. I’m torn between this and DJI Osmo Pocket 3

[@Oli-ib9rg]

Very good review. My X3 freezes a few times. No matter which button you press, no matter how msny times you press, it won't help. Have to take out the battery to restart it. And the shop assistant knew it would happen! Does X4 till have the same problem?

[@carstenofthemathieufamily1990]

Would love to see comparison to the Ace Pro especially for underwater footage . I have to pick between those 2 now..

[@vacation_generation]

Great video as always. I have the X3 and will upgrade to X4 since I have found it a real useful piece of gear.

[@parkerkerth8446]

Hi! Great video! i had a question on the insta360x4. did you have issues exporting videos on the app, saying your device didnt have enough space, when it did? or playing videos back in memode on the app? my just play back all black

[@ericwong2554]

Great Video Ben! It would of been nice to see how quickly the x4 saves photos. Taking multiple photos with X3 is very slow and I rarely use it. I only use it if I wanat to take a selfie with the ability to reframe later. What is your thoughts about the photo capture and saving speed of X4 in comparison to X3?

[@maxortner1997]

How does the x4 compare to the one rs 1“ for photos/virtual tours?

[@rcinematic]

Been wanting to upgrade my original insta360, I think it’s time. My question is, sure this has 8k and better quality, but when you upload to Instagram, do you downgrade image to 1080p? I may just get the X3 for cheaper since I only upload mostly on Instagram. We’ll see. Last question, all the Shot Labs stuff are available for both X3 and X4 right?

[@JeffNugent1]

Hi Ben, love your work. Thanks for this. I have the RS 1 inch and have reduced heating enormously by keeping the battery out of the case and cable it up the stick. Can you do that with the X4 and will it run cooler?

[@HermanDesmet]

Hey Ben! Thx for the review. I actually want to upgrade my old Ricoh Theta V to something new, but only to shoot 360 panos, not video. Do you think the x4 is the best choice for 360 virtual tours at this moment? Or better go for the Ricoh Z1? Do you have to stitch the DNG images that come out of the X4?

[@merongpu]

Thank you for the proper review. This is the review I've been waiting for. From X2 do you still feel the same way as X3? I'm still thinking about it upgrading from X2 to X4

[@BenClaremont]

Thanks- yes the difference is substantial from X2 to X4

[@rob_df_mx6128]

Thank you so much for that detailed review Ben, I guess we are all waiting for a second version of the 1inch 360 Video Camera. Do you have any hopes for that new version ? Best regards from Mexico City. Roberto.

[@OxnToGo]

Watched alot of reviews past 2 days and this one is the best. Really gets in depth.

[@mylesrv]

Great review! Thank you. Trying to figure out a quick and simple way that I can enhance the user experience of an RV tour with 360 cams

[@brentmadison2173]

Thanks Ben - good as always! I bought the first Insta360 based on your recommendation - and wondering if the X4 is (or soon will be) Matterport compatible? Currently use my Insta360 for Matterport tours but it just doesn't hold its own against the higher-end, proprietary Matterport cameras.

[@Geo-Dome]

Seen this on a couple of KZbin channels but waited for your review!

[@BenClaremont]

Hope it was worth it!

[@Geo-Dome]

@@BenClaremont Oh yeah! Looking to upgrade from insta 360 1 and GoPro hero 6, I think this may be the time

[@through_niitos_lens]

Almost all the other channels who got to do early reviews, barely shoot 360, let alone action cams. I feel the a lot of the other channels just got paid good to hype it.. even though the hype is well deserved.

[@GlobetrotX]

Have been watching few X4 reviews since morning & I can say that yours is the best and honest review of all. Thanks for it! I guess I will stick to my X3 for now.

[@damon20r]

This was a really good review but I just wanted to point out that when you mentioned bad audio because of the background noises that are picked up, for an action cam the background noises are often the most important sounds, especially in any kind of Motorsports. Now for vlogging I can understand this is a big negative, but in the majority of the uses for an action camera it is actually a positive point.

[@BenClaremont]

The point I’m making is that it’s picking up UNWANTED sound. All cameras pick up background noise very easily. Most people prefer the option of capturing close range sound, as opposed to any and every sound off in the distance, like in my example.

[@damon20r]

@@BenClaremont Yes exactly, it is UNWANTED because you are vlogging and background noise is a very undesirable thing for that. But I would guess the majority of users of an action camera aren't vlogging with them and experiencing the sound around a 360 degree is sometimes good thing. Don't get me wrong it is a good thing to make note of and talk about in a review. Just pointing out it depends on the use case. Either way it was a very good comparison.

[@leesisselsky612]

Awesome review! Keep up the great work! I have GoPro Max which I love except that it overheats so I want to make sure the next camera I buy won't do that. I typically record for 4 hours straight on my bike rides with the camera on a mast behind and slightly above me. My priority is capturing everything that happens in case something bad unexpectedly happens so reliability is important. If I stick to 5.7k, which one is less likely to overheat, the X3 or X4?

[@wayytiredd5992]

I'm just looking for a camera to use while on my bike for safety, a sort of dash-cam style use only, you know, to have myself covered and everything recorded. Is a 360 cam even something I should be looking for for this use? It is an electric bike, so I should be able to record throughout my entire time riding right? But maybe a simple wide angle (fishbowl) style cam is all I really need. Please let me know camera and safety experts

[@Kirkster131]

This was the review I was waiting for!!! The gold standard in 360 cameras!

[@BenClaremont]

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@zauche81]

@Ben Claremont: How is the stiching in comparison to the "One RS" (what I use at the moment) ? ... I would need this for Skydiving and therefore mount it horizontally on my helmet to not stand out that much. I'm a bit worried that it could have worse stiching than the "One RS" because of its length. Would be nice if you could try this out.

[@peter360adventures9]

The Nikon KeyMission 360 had screw on lens protection and overheated a lot. Awesome review.

[@hoerspieljunkie]

Hi Ben! Thank you very much for your effort and this great review! Could you please compare or make a chart of the file sizes in the different modes? (5.7k/30, 5.7k/60, 8k/30) That would be really great! I think this time we need a 512 Gb or 1TB memory card? 😊 Thanks in advance, Philipp

[@ImMohammedAli]

I just ordered one but hate the fact everyone saying 8k as if it’s not 2 4k cameras and cover 360 degrees instead of a normal 16:9 aspect ratio. Everyone is overhyping quality when in reality the footage you post won’t even come out as good.

[@epvideosdiecastracing]

Just purchased the X4 and enjoying it, does have a bit of a learning curve compared to my other cameras. I have 2 questions, what SD card do you recommend because with some of the settings it said my V30 card was not fast enough, and 2nd I bought this to do 360 tours with Zillow but they do not support this camera, strange though because they support the other insta cameras, do you have any insight on this? Thanks!

[@iwellly]

Thank you for the fair review .you're whole reviews are always fair not sticking to a brand or a company as most others do

[@BenClaremont]

Thanks! Yeah that’s the goal 😀

[@DIWHYDOTLIFE]

Solid walk thru! It might be time to retire my X2! Looking forward to that CapCut series!

[@OlivioSarikas]

got to say the zoomed in shot of the bridge is very disapointing in regards to quality gain. Is it native 8K or a internal upscaling?

[@BenClaremont]

Really? It’s a very noticeable gain.

[@RowanHawkins]

​​@@BenClaremontactually if you don't look at the building, but at the crane on the building to the right, is a better example of the thin line contrast in favor of the X4. The 1" sensor looks to have more dynamic range rather than contrast. Id love to see comparison shots of the old school photo targets of these cameras. That may also help to find out is they changed a sensor or did something with software The bridge shot comparison wasn't apples to apples because the X3 has the sun glare in frame which will effect detail in that area as the software attempts to step down the brightness..

[@OlivioSarikas]

@@RowanHawkins yes, in the shot with the ship it is much better visible. But even then, would you think that this image has a much higher pixel count. expecially considering that the 1 inch with a lower pixel count looks almost better in detail.

[@emersonp23]

Great comparison video between X3 and X4. I am sticking to my X3 as I couldn’t see any outstanding quality improvement to justify the upgrade. Thanks for the review.

[@Sai-ll7rv]

can you combine 2 of these to make 3d in 360 in post production?

[@gravity.gourmet]

Hello, how does the X4 with applied standard lens covers (applied in clean and dry conditions) perform in wet, rainy weather? Is there a seal arround the lenscover which stops moisture and fogging up or is this still a problem? That would be amazing to know, as i need to run my X3 without covers as they always fog up riding my bike in wet conditions making the shot unusable. Cheers😊

[@jeffreyscheithe9571]

Overheating is a problem. I owned the RS-1Inch and it overheated within 11 minutes and then had a 45min down time while it cooled. Not useable. I returned it after 4 months of fighting with Insta360 to take it back. I have the X3 and haven't had overheating problems and would not be happy with the X4 overheating within 27 minutes. Thanks for covering this important issue of the X4. You're the best Ben.

[@nikhilvohra8724]

Hi Ben, I want to thank you for all your insights. Umm, I do have a burning question, I am based in India and the only cameras available here are Insta 360 X3, Insta 360 X4, Theta X and Z1. In all years of experience, which camera would you recommend for the best quality virtual tours? I sincerely do not care about 360 videos, I only want amazing virtual tours. Please reply on two factors, one considering their price and the second considering their photo quality for a virtual tour.

[@haldunnarin4677]

Another fantastic review. Is this compatible with the x3 GPS remote.

[@BenClaremont]

Thanks- not sure but you would think it would be

[@TyGreggVideos]

Is there a browser type app for Mac to view 360 files maybe with a previewer as well? It's difficult to find old videos in a sea of files with just thumbnails. Thanks

[@Lomograph]

I would not buy a new 360cam without your review. Thank you again for your honest work.

[@markusschindler2798]

Hi Ben, I am still using my Xiaomi Misphere 360. I like the remote stick and I am only taking photos. However batterie is getting weaker and weaker. Is photo quality of Insta 360 x3 or x4 so much better than Xiaomi Misphere ? Or is qoocam 3 a better alternative ?

[@theuktoday4233]

I'm happy you put this video up because now I've seen it I think the difference between the exponent X3 isn't enough to warrant buying another 360 at the moment but the one after this the X5 will be the one to buy I think I can miss out the X4 it's not that much better in my mind then the X3 is

[@michaelvarney.]

Really the only reason I got the X4 is that there is no 30 min limit on recording. Now I can record my gigs without worrying about dropouts mid song.

[@adamthomas1222]

What camera or brand has this 30 min limit?

[@michaelvarney.]

@@adamthomas1222 the X3

[@falutvtarjan7772]

@@adamthomas1222 x3 drops many seconds after 30min

[@wvansluisveld3011]

@@adamthomas1222 any other Insta360 camera before this one? Ricoh theta v even used to be 5 min only which was stressful and often inadequate.

[@torbjornhb]

Thanks for a great review!😃 I wonder if the X4 feels faster than the X3? I think the X3 was a bit slow to process photos, and the interface was a bit slow.

[@Kal-Em]

I bought a x2 around a month ago (for holidays in Asia) because It was on sale and I was expecting the x4 to be out this summer. I will probably buy the x4 next year unless I can find an x3 for a very good price (sale or 2nd hand). Thanks for taking time to make a good review instead of rushing it to be first.

[@GrantSR]

Yay! This review is exactly as thorough and unbiased as I was hoping for. Thank you.

[@MarkColemanRules]

Nice honest review. Subscribing.

[@eladpeer]

Great review and when watching quite a few, yours seems to be very honest. I already have the X3 and wanted to watch a real and honest review of the X4. Thank you.