If you’re looking for a great 360-degree action camera for your next adventure, the Insta360 X5 is an excellent pick that’s on sale in black at Amazon and Best Buy for $499.99 ($50 off) through October 16th, which is an all-time low. It’s also available directly from Insta360’s online storefront for the same price with a free hardshell case.
In his review, former Verge staffer Vjeran Pavic remarked that he was surprised by just how much he liked the X5. Insta360’s latest action cam delivers noticeably better image quality than its predecessor, allowing you to capture 4K footage at up to 120fps — up from 100fps on the X4 — as well as 8K video at up to 30fps or 5.7K at 60fps. It also features larger 1/1.28-inch sensors and a new AI-powered PureVideo mode, resulting in sharper, more detailed images and better low-light performance with cleaner, richer color.
Most notably, it now supports user-replaceable lenses with a $29.99 kit that allows you to quickly swap them out, so you can take creative risks without having to worry (as much) about potential damage. And while it’s a shame that the X5 isn’t compatible with batteries from prior models, it does charge nearly twice as fast as the X4, reaching 80 percent capacity in just 20 minutes instead of 38 on the X4.