Verdict
Head-to-head · Best 360 Cameras

Insta360 X4 vs Insta360 X5

Which is the better buy? Side-by-side on rating, price, strengths, and watch-outs — with the published ratings we averaged to get there.

The short answer

Insta360 X5 comes out ahead by a narrow margin (4.7 vs 4.8). The gap is mostly about creators wanting flagship-tier 360 video — read the strengths below before deciding.

Insta360 X4
Ranked #3 in Best 360 Cameras
Insta360 X4
$429

The X4 is the value Insta360 pick — 8K recording at $120 less than X5.

Strengths
  • 8K recording like X5
  • Cheaper than X5
  • Mature Insta360 ecosystem
Watch-outs
  • Smaller sensors than X5
  • Lower-light performance trails X5
  • Previous-gen flagship
Insta360 X5
Higher ratedRanked #1 in Best 360 Cameras
Insta360 X5
$549

The X5 is the best-overall pick — Insta360's flagship 360 camera with biggest sensors and best software.

Strengths
  • Larger sensors than X4 — superior low-light
  • Increased processing for real-time effects
  • Insta360 best-in-class software
Watch-outs
  • Premium pricing
  • Newer model — less long-term data
  • Subscription nags for cloud features

How they stack up

Insta360 X4

Cheaper than X5. Same 8K. Less low-light performance.

Insta360 X5

Best overall. Largest sensors. Insta360 software.

Specs side-by-side

SpecInsta360 X4Insta360 X5
Resolution8K8K 360
SensorSmaller than X5
BatteryReplaceable
BrandInsta360Insta360
SensorsLargest 1/2"
SoftwareBest
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