Insta360 X4 Review
8K 360° · 5.7K 60p · Removable lens guards
Specdex verdict The Insta360 X4 earns Specdex's editor's pick — flagship-tier with no significant weak spots, a clear recommendation in its category.
The 8K 360 camera that finally makes the workflow fast — 72 MP combined dual-lens, 8K 30p 360 + 5.7K 60p, IPX8 10 m. Released April 16, 2024 at $499.
Specdex doesn't run benchmarks in-house. The verdict is an editorial assessment based on manufacturer specs and public reviewer consensus. See methodology.
Insta360 X4 versus its closest rivals
- +First 8K consumer 360 camera
- +Reframe-after-the-fact workflow
- +IPX8 + removable lens guards
- −Workflow steep for newcomers
- −8K 360 footage produces huge files
- −Single-lens caps at 4K 60p (not 100p)
Who's the Insta360 X4 for?
Quick verdicts for the most common buyer profiles, derived from the sub-scores above.
Compute scores trail current top-tier — look at our step-up alternatives below if performance is the priority.
At $499 this is a genuine value play — Specdex score of 90 far exceeds the typical sub-$500 baseline.
In the box
What you get when you unbox the Insta360 X4.
- Camera body
- Battery + charger
- Strap
- Body cap
- USB-C cable
Standard contents — region/SKU may vary; confirm at retailer.
Sources & benchmarks
Cited, not generatedSpecdex does not run benchmarks in-house. We're rolling out cited public benchmark data category by category — PassMark for CPUs and GPUs is wired today; DXOMark, RTINGS, Geekbench, and NotebookCheck will follow.
Sources we use when available: PassMark for CPU/GPU, Geekbench Browser for synthetic, DXOMark for camera scores, RTINGS for TVs, monitors, and headphones. See methodology.
Specifications
Verified against Insta360 · 2026-05-11| Specification | Value |
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| Sensor | 2× 1/2″ CMOS, 72 MP combined |
| Video | 8K 30p 360 · 5.7K 60p · 4K 60p single-lens |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Battery | 2290 mAh (135 min at 5.7K30; ~75 min at 8K) |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage | microSD UHS-I U3 |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Weight | 203 g |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Log profile | I-Log / Flat |
| Stabilization | FlowState gimbal-class |
| Water resistance | IPX8 (10 m / 33 ft) |
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Step up from the Insta360 X4
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Where the Insta360 X4 appears on Specdex
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