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Insta360 X5 Camera
Action cameras

Insta360 X5 Camera

by Insta360

Action camera with excellent low-light performance, 8K video, 72MP stills, large touchscreen, and waterproof design up to 49 feet.

Common Pros

  • Excellent low-light performance(3)
  • Up to 8k video, 72mp stills capture(3)
  • Large touch screen(3)
  • Intuitive app and editing presets(3)
  • Waterproof to 49 feet(3)

Common Cons

  • High price(6)
  • Learning curve to edit 360-degree videos(3)
  • Heavier than most action cameras(1)
  • Price quickly climbs when bundling accessories(1)
  • Camera operation requires loud voice commands at times(1)

Professional Reviews (28)

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Pcmag

Insta360 X5 Review: The New Leader in 360 Cameras

The Insta360 X5 is a staggeringly versatile, rugged, and waterproof camera that can produce 360-degree stills and video,...

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95
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Tomsguide

Insta360 X5 review

The Insta360 X5 is easily the finest 360 camera money can buy.

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95
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Au Pcmag

Insta360 X5 - Review 2025

The Insta360 X5 is a staggeringly versatile, rugged, and waterproof camera that can produce 360-degree stills and video,...

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95
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Ownpetz

Insta360 X5 Review: 8K Waterproof 360° Action Camera - OwnPetz

The Insta360 X5 is a powerful, future-ready action camera that raises the bar for 360° content creation.

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93
B

Bennetts

Insta360 X5 review | Honest, unbiased test with download sample

The Insta360 X5 is a significant update to the X4, making it potentially one of the best motorcycle action cameras on th...

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92
S

Slashgear

12 Reasons Why The Insta360 X5 Is Better Than An Action Camera

The Insta360 X5 is a game-changing 360 camera that can effectively replace action cameras in most situations thanks to i...

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92
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Industryleadersmagazine

Insta360 X5 Review: Exploring 8K Video, 72MP Photos & Price

The Insta360 X5 is a game-changer for creators, offering 8K video, seamless drone compatibility, modular lenses, and unm...

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92
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Chipfizz

Insta360 X5 Review: The 360 Camera That Raises The Bar - ChipFizz

The Insta360 X5 isn’t just the best 360 camera right now — it’s the first one that feels truly mature.

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92
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Wpsl

Insta360 X5 Review: The Best 360 Camera You Can Buy

Insta360’s new X5 360 camera features excellent 8K video and a new replaceable lens design.

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92
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Road Cc

Review: Insta360 X5

The Insta360 X5 is a great camera that can give you a wide range of shots and has some clever features to get the most o...

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90
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Wired

Insta360 X5 Review: The Best 360 Camera You Can Buy

The Insta360 X5 delivers the best video quality yet from a 360 camera with its new 1/1.28-inch sensors, replaceable lens...

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90
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Fayorax

Insta360 X5 Review: Best Camera for Vlogging and Photography in ...

The Insta360 X5 is built for people who want more than standard action footage, delivering immersive 8K recording, smart...

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90
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Uk Pcmag

Insta360 X5 - Review 2025 - PCMag UK

The Insta360 X5 is a staggeringly versatile, rugged, and waterproof camera that can produce 360-degree stills and video,...

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90
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Cnet

Insta360 X5 360 Camera Review: Capture the World in ...

With bigger image sensors and better low-light performance than its predecessor, the Insta360 X5 stays at the top of the...

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88
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Gamerevolution

Insta360 X5 Action Camera Review - GameRevolution

The Insta360 X5 aims to build upon the already excellent X4 with a set of targeted upgrades that add further polish to t...

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87
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Singletracks

Insta360 X5 action camera review

Insta360 did a great job with the X5, creating a very versatile camera with excellent video quality, user-friendly inter...

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85
K

Kingtolentino

Insta360 X5 | 360 Action Camera for Travel | Unboxing and Review

The Insta360 X5 is an ideal 360 action camera for travel with 8K video, excellent stabilization, and the signature invis...

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85
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Petapixel

Insta360 X5 Review: The Most Versatile Action Camera ...

The Insta360 X5 is praised as the most versatile action camera available, offering exceptional 8K video quality, improve...

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85
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Redsharknews

Insta360 X5 review: Important upgrades open up new possibilities

The Insta360 X5 is an important evolution in 360 cameras, solving many pain points of previous models with user-replacea...

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85
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Macworld

Insta360 X5 review: Versatile and powerful 360-degree action camera

With the new X5, Insta360 has successfully created a versatile and powerful action camera.

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85
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Divemagazine

Insta360 X5 action camera dive bundle review - DIVE Magazine

The Insta360 X5 Dive Bundle proved to be a rather enjoyable experience, and it's really easy to use.

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85
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Notebookcheck

Insta360 X5 Satin White Limited Edition Review - Notebookcheck

The Insta360 X5 is a fantastic 360 action camera that checks all the boxes, from high-resolution video recording support...

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85
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Matadornetwork

Is the Insta360 X5 the Action Camera We've All Been Waiting For?

The Insta360 X5 is an incredible piece of gear with significant upgrades including replaceable lenses, improved audio, a...

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85
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Samirsvirtualworld

The Insta360 X5 Review: 360-Degree Action Camera

The Insta360 X5 introduces significant upgrades including replaceable lenses, improved low-light performance, and faster...

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85
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Theinspectaspect

Insta360 X5 Review: The 8K 360° Action Camera That's ...

The Insta360 X5 is a monumental leap in 360° camera tech, delivering on nearly every front—video quality, stabilization,...

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85
3

360rumors

Insta360 X5 Review: Is It Worth the Hype?

The Insta360 X5 delivers impressive image quality and stabilization, though it doesn't dramatically surpass its predeces...

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82
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Xcmag

Review: Insta360 X5 - Cross Country Magazine

The latest offering from Insta360 is a great tool for capturing your flights, whether to share or study.

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82
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Engadget

Insta360 X5 camera hands-on: Bigger sensors, improved low light ...

The Insta360 X5 offers improved low-light performance, faster processing, and new shooting modes, making it a versatile ...

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82

Score Breakdown

88
Excellent
Based on 28 professional reviews

Score by Source

Pcmag
95
Tomsguide
95
Au Pcmag
95
Ownpetz
93
Bennetts
92
Slashgear
92
Industryleadersmagazine
92
Chipfizz
92
Wpsl
92
Road Cc
90
Wired
90
Fayorax
90
Uk Pcmag
90
Cnet
88
Gamerevolution
87
Singletracks
85
Kingtolentino
85
Petapixel
85
Redsharknews
85
Macworld
85
Divemagazine
85
Notebookcheck
85
Matadornetwork
85
Samirsvirtualworld
85
Theinspectaspect
85
360rumors
82
Xcmag
82
Engadget
82