Insta360

Insta360 X5

Best 360 cam for 'invisible selfie-stick' reframed shots; huge files and a learning curve.

Buy it if: You want 'invisible selfie stick' shots and to choose your framing after you've filmed.
Skip it if: You don't want to edit — 360 footage needs reframing in the app, and the files are huge.

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Who we pick it for

For creators who move: shoot once in 360 and choose the framing afterwards. Make your phone videos look and sound pro — in this order →

Best all-round action cam — best stabilization + biggest accessory ecosystem; wait for the constant discounts.

Variable aperture and a big sensor make it the low-light / video-quality king this year.

8K + Leica lens + flip screen for creators; software/AI editing is the draw, battery life the cost.

Best wireless mic kit for most creators right now, and not close on value.

Setup · 6 picks

Make your phone videos look and sound pro — in this order

Your phone is already a good camera. Sound first, light second, a second angle last — the kit in the order that changes your videos most.