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Insta360 X4 Air
Action cameras

Insta360 X4 Air

by Insta360

Action camera with 8K resolution, excellent low-light performance, and advanced FlowState stabilization for smooth footage.

Common Pros

  • Good low-light performance(2)
  • Excellent flowstate stabilization(2)
  • Excellent touch screen(2)
  • Easy-to-use editing software(2)
  • 8k resolution(2)

Common Cons

  • Camera runs a little hot(2)
  • High price(2)
  • Poor low-light performance(2)
  • Unimpressive battery life(1)
  • Fiddly controls for large-handed users(1)

Professional Reviews (33)

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Cgmagonline

Insta360 X4 Camera Review - CGMagazine

The Insta360 X4 is an incredibly versatile tool, allowing you to document not only your actions, but the environment aro...

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100
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Horizonjumpers

Insta360 X4 Review - Is This 360 8K Action Cam Worth It in 2026?

The Insta360 X4 was released early 2024, with its 8K resolution and advanced features.

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95
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Pcmag

Insta360 X4 Review

The Insta360 X4 camera uses opposing lenses to capture everything around you with crisp detail and includes powerful sof...

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95
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Threesixtycameras

Insta360 X4 Hands On Review: 8K Makes The Difference

The X4 excels as a 360 camera, fulfilling every content creator's dream. Its superior video quality and upgraded resolut...

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93
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Gearjunkie

Best 360 Action Camera Yet: Insta360 X4 Spherical Review

The Insta360 X4 is the latest and most advanced 360-degree (aka spherical) consumer-grade camera, bringing upgrades acro...

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92
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Cyclingnews

Insta360 x4 review: An excellent choice if you film while riding

The Insta360 x4 makes that even better by adding a form factor that's easy to grip with one hand and providing an easy t...

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92
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513 Toys

Insta360 X4 Review – The Best 8K 360-Degree Action Camera Yet?

The Insta360 X4 is hands-down the best 360-degree camera on the market right now.

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92
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Basic-tutorials

Insta360 X4 Air Review: the small and lightweight 360-degree ...

With the X4 Air, Insta360 delivers a surprisingly compact and lightweight 360-degree camera that scores with good image ...

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91
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Wired

Review: Insta360 X4 360 Camera - WIRED

The Insta360 X4 is the first 360 camera that can effectively replace your action cam and give you some of the best 360 f...

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90
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Slashgear

Insta360 X4 Review: The 8K 360 Camera You've Been Waiting For

The Insta360 X4 is a huge step forward for 360 cameras, with 8K video recording being revolutionary and truly gaining ge...

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90
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Makeuseof

Insta360 X4 Review: The Best Consumer-Level 360 Camera

The Insta360 X4 is a 360-degree camera offering 8K video, 72MP photos, a lengthy battery life, many useful accessories, ...

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90
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Fayorax

Insta360 X4 360 Action Camera Review - Fayorax

The Insta360 X4 is one of the most advanced 360-degree action cameras available today, delivering exceptional video qual...

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88
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Androidauthority

The Insta360 X4 360-degree action camera is pocket-sized ...

With an incredible feature set, excellent 360-degree video in up to 8K, and superb battery life, the Insta360 X4 is a wo...

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88
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Livemint

Insta360 X4 review: Is this the best 360-degree action camera ... - Mint

Insta360 X4 rightfully stakes its claim to being the best 360-degree camera around, refined to the point where even seri...

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88
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Divemagazine

Review: Insta360 X4 - the 360° 8K action camera - DIVE Magazine

The Insta360 X4 is an easy-to-use underwater camera that captures engaging 360° footage with unique creative options, th...

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88
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Techradar

Insta360 X4 Air review: the baby X5 - Cameras - TechRadar

The Insta360 X4 Air has re-ignited my love of 360-degree video shooting.

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87
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Theinertia

Insta360 X4 360 Action Camera Review | The Inertia Tested

The Insta360 X4 is a powerhouse with unmatched 8k resolution and significantly improved battery life, making it worth th...

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87
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Digitalcameraworld

Insta360 X4 Air review – 360 camera that's lighter & cheaper. But is ...

Nearly everything that's good about rugged premium 360-degree action cameras in a slightly smaller, slightly cheaper pac...

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85
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Webbikeworld

Insta360 X4 Action Camera Hands-On Review - webBikeWorld

The Insta360 X4 is an amazing bit of kit that easily fits in your hand or in your pocket, with 360 capture, action ready...

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85
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Cnet

Insta360 X4 Air 360 Camera Review: Tinier Planets - CNET

The $400 Insta360 X4 Air is a lightweight 360 camera that slots between the flagship X5 and the older, but still capable...

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85
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T3

Insta360 X4 Air review: lighter, cheaper, and almost as powerful ... - T3

The Insta360 X4 Air is the most approachable 8K 360 camera yet: compact, powerful, and brilliantly easy to use.

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85
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Cyclingweekly

One of the best action cameras for cycling just got smaller

The Insta360 X4 Air represents a significant improvement in portability while maintaining excellent 360-degree camera ca...

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85
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Trustedreviews

Insta360 X4 Review: A superb 360º action camera - Trusted Reviews

A GoPro Hero still makes more sense for single-lens recording, but for 360º video the Insta360 X4 sets the action camera...

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85
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Firstquadcopter

Insta360 X4 review: Capture Everything Around You—in 360

The Insta360 X4 is undoubtedly one of the best immersive action cameras.

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83
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Ce-sphere

Insta360 X4 Action Cam Review | CE-Sphere

The Insta360 X4 is a versatile 360-degree action camera that offers excellent image quality, impressive stabilization, a...

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83
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Gamerevolution

Insta360 X4 Air 360 Action Cam Review - GameRevolution

For $399.99, the Standard Bundle — with the Starter Bundle offering better value for a little more — the Insta360 X4 Air...

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82
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Heyupnow

Insta360 X4 Air Review: Making 360 Cameras Accessible ... - Heyup

The Insta360 X4 Air marks the entry of 360 cameras into the mainstream era with its 165g weight and 8K quality, striking...

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82
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Avsforum

Insta360 X4 Action Cam Review - A Full Circle of Fun - AVS Forum

The Insta360 X4 is a versatile 360-degree action camera that offers excellent image quality, impressive stabilization, a...

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82
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Thetechnologyman

Should You Buy a 360 camera? | Insta360 X4 Review After 6 Months

The Insta360 X4 is a versatile 360° camera with excellent stabilization and high resolution, but its poor low light perf...

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82
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Fstoppers

A Budget 360 Camera That Actually Delivers? Testing the Insta360 ...

The Insta360 X4 Air delivers impressive 8K video in a lightweight, waterproof package with good software features, thoug...

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78
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Engadget

Insta360 X4 Air is a lightweight 8K 360-degree camera - Engadget

The Insta360 X4 Air is the lightest-ever 8K 360-degree camera at 165 grams, packing flagship-level features while being ...

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78
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Bikeperfect

Insta360 X4 action camera first look | Bike Perfect

The X4 builds on the successes of the X3, although upgrades in performance don't come without their downsides.

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78
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Foxnomad

Insta360 X4 Review: Steps Forward, Backward, And Bigger With Both

The new X4 improves upon a lot of the X3 but comes with some drawbacks that are perplexing.

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72

Score Breakdown

87
Excellent
Based on 33 professional reviews

Score by Source

Cgmagonline
100
Horizonjumpers
95
Pcmag
95
Threesixtycameras
93
Gearjunkie
92
Cyclingnews
92
513 Toys
92
Basic-tutorials
91
Wired
90
Slashgear
90
Makeuseof
90
Fayorax
88
Androidauthority
88
Livemint
88
Divemagazine
88
Techradar
87
Theinertia
87
Digitalcameraworld
85
Webbikeworld
85
Cnet
85
T3
85
Cyclingweekly
85
Trustedreviews
85
Firstquadcopter
83
Ce-sphere
83
Gamerevolution
82
Heyupnow
82
Avsforum
82
Thetechnologyman
82
Fstoppers
78
Engadget
78
Bikeperfect
78
Foxnomad
72