Insta360 Nano S

Superb low-light image quality ; Simple, easy operation and video creation ; Tougher build quality

Battery life depletes quickly with 8K recording

The Insta360 X4 was already the best 360 action camera on the market, but its replacement is even better. Thanks to an even tougher design (including the brilliant addition of user-replaceable lenses) and greatly improved low light image quality, the...

Super fast and intelligent subject tracking ; Now works with hundreds of iPhone apps ; The updated design is far more accessible

No cold shoe mount ; A far better buy for iPhone users

The Insta360 Flow 2 Pro is easily the best smartphone gimbal for most people, but if you’re a professional content creator with an expensive external mic, you’d be better off with last year’s Insta360 Flow Pro.

Great image quality ; Reliable autofocus and tracking ; Improved microphone ; Impressive AI noise reduction

No roll axis ; Noisy image in low-light ; Gesture controls are hit-and-miss

If you’re looking for a gimbal-controlled webcam with great image quality then the Insta360 Link 2 is one of the finest options around. It’s not a major upgrade over its predecessor but it’s more affordable, has a better microphone and a handful of new...

User-replaceable lenses. 1/1.28" sensor offers much better video quality. Better low-light footage. Longer battery life. Magnetic mounting system.

More expensive than X4. No 8K log video.

Larger image sensors improve video quality ; Improved sound capture ; Easily replaceable lenses

Battery life can drain fast ; X4 owners might struggle to find enough changes for an upgrade

The Insta360 X4 was a fantastic product when it came out only a year ago, and its successor is even better. The X5 may look virtually identical, but a number of meaningful improvements make it an all-round superior camera to the X4. The biggest upgrade...

Excellent audio and video ; Packed with features ; No registration required

Heavier than many rivals ; Not the cheapest option ; The Link 2C option exists

The successor to the Insta360 Link 2 is more compact and cheaper, yet still excels in terms of its video and audio output. There are enough features here to satisfy any content creator or to get you through any video conference – and it's all...

Compact. Supports live streaming and chat. FreeCapture and MultiView cropping options. Affordable.

Only works with Apple devices. 360-degree capture strains 4K resolution.

Bottom Line: The Insta360 Nano S adds 4K 360-degree video to your iPhone, complete with support for live streaming and chat.

Extremely durable lenses/hardware ; Replaceable lenses ; Impressive battery life ; Improved image quality thanks to larger sensor ; Better low light capability and dynamic range ; Top-notch companion software and connectivity

Price increase over its predecessor