Product Review · Action Cameras · #6 Ranked
Insta360 X4 (Standard Bundle)
360° · Reviewed by Drew · amazon.com live, Sept 28 2026
Why it scored a 79
8K 360° capture; 4K60fps single-lens mode; FlowState stabilization + Horizon Lock. Features scores the strongest here at 90, while Warranty comes in softest at 55.
What you're getting
- 8K30fps 360-degree video capture
- 4K60fps single-lens mode for standard action-cam footage
- FlowState stabilization plus 360-degree Horizon Lock
- Waterproof to 33 ft (10 m) without a case
- 135-minute battery life at 5.7K from a 2,290 mAh battery
- 2.5-inch touchscreen; compatible with removable lens guards
- Invisible selfie stick effect; 5.7K60 and 4K100 360 modes
ViperScore breakdown
Should you buy the Insta360 X4?
The Insta360 X4 (Standard Bundle) is the 360 camera for someone who wants the invisible-selfie-stick effect and 8K reframing without paying X6 money. It shoots 8K30 360 video, 4K60 in single-lens mode, and runs about 135 minutes at 5.7K on a 2,290 mAh battery. At $409.95 it ranks sixth among our ten action cameras. It suits creators who want to try 360 before committing to the $699.99 X6, and anyone who mainly shoots 5.7K rather than 8K.
Where it earns its score
- Features score of 90. 8K30 360, 5.7K60, 4K100, FlowState stabilization and 360 Horizon Lock.
- Quality of 85. Still a very capable 360 camera despite being a generation behind.
- Removable lens guards. Protect the exposed lenses, which are the most vulnerable part of any 360 camera.
- $275 less than the X6. The cheapest way into 8K 360 capture in our rankings.
What to know first
- Reliability scores 74. The lowest of the Insta360 cameras we rank, and what keeps it out of Good Buy territory.
- Smaller sensors than the X6. Low-light footage is noticeably softer.
- Warranty is the weakest factor at 55. One year standard.
- Waterproof to 10 m bare. Half the X6's rating.
Our verdict
The Insta360 X4 scores 79, Fair Buy. Buy it if you want 360 capture at the lowest price with 8K reframing. If you can spend more, the Insta360 X6 (84) is better in every factor except price; if you do not need 360, the DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro (87) is cheaper and more reliable.
Insta360 X6
Questions buyers ask
Is the Insta360 X4 still worth buying?
At $409.95 it is the cheapest 8K 360 camera we rank and scores 79. The X6 (84) has larger sensors and better reliability for $699.99.
How long does the Insta360 X4 battery last?
About 135 minutes at 5.7K from the 2,290 mAh battery; 8K recording runs shorter.
Can the Insta360 X4 shoot normal non-360 video?
Yes. Single-lens mode records standard 4K60 footage like a conventional action camera.
Ready to check it out?
Insta360 X4 (Standard Bundle) · ViperScore 79 · Fair Buy · $409.95
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