Insta360 X5 360 Camera Drops to $465 at Amazon, TechRadar Reports

TechRadar reports that the Insta360 X5, a 360-degree action camera it awarded five stars, is currently priced at $464.99 on Amazon, down from its $549.99 list price. That is a 15% discount, or $85 off. According to the publication's deal coverage, retailers were already listing the camera at $464.99 around the time of its review, so the current price appears to be a standard sale price rather than a new all-time low.

The X5 is designed for vloggers, travel creators, and action shooters who want to capture 360-degree footage and then reframe shots after the fact. Its standout feature is the ability to shoot first and choose the camera angle later, which removes the need to carry a selfie stick in the frame. TechRadar's review describes an invisible selfie stick effect and an InstaFrame mode that produces a ready-to-share flat video.

In terms of hardware, the X5 offers 8K resolution at 30 frames per second, dual 1/1.28-inch sensors, and a triple AI chip design. It uses FlowState stabilization with 360-degree horizon lock instead of a mechanical gimbal. Other features include replaceable lenses, a four-microphone array with a built-in wind guard, a 2.5-inch screen, and a microSD slot.

TechRadar's review credits the larger sensors with improving video quality, particularly in low light, and notes better sound capture and easily replaceable lenses. The invisible selfie stick, auto-framing, and wind guard are highlighted as the features that make the X5 practical for vlogging. Because it captures in 360 degrees, creators can recover shots they did not properly line up during filming.

The review singles out two shooting modes as particularly notable: PureVideo, a new mode intended for night and low-light shooting that supports up to 8K at 30fps, and InstaFrame, which records two videos simultaneously—a flat 1080p video for instant sharing and a full 360 video for adding extra angles later. TechRadar notes that InstaFrame is useful for creators who want to avoid missing anything while still having a quick, usable version of the main angle. However, the mode reduces the maximum frame rate to 30fps and removes HDR as an option.

TechRadar's advice on whether to buy is straightforward. The X5 is recommended for people who vlog or create content and want 8K 360-degree footage, strong low-light video, and the freedom to reframe shots later. It is not recommended for those who already own the Insta360 X4, because the review found few changes to justify an upgrade. It is also not suited to creators who shoot long 8K clips, since battery life can drain quickly, or to those who simply want a standard action camera with a flat image.

The article also mentions the Insta360 X4 Air, which received a 4.5-star score from TechRadar. That model is described as offering the best features of the X5 in a more portable body, and its starter bundle includes a selfie stick, lens cap, and spare battery.

This article is based on TechRadar's review and deal coverage. No independent testing or verification of the current price has been performed by this desk.