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Insta360 ONE X2 Review | 96 Data compared

Avg. price:~£410Video resolution:5.3KBattery life:80 minWaterproof depth:10 mElectronic image stabilization:yesMaximum 4K frame rate:50 fps

Insta360 ONE X2 Review: Compare 96 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Action cameras category and whether it is worth buying.

7.5

Overall score

Score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the action camera's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best action cameras on the market.
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80%

7.2

Technical score

20%

8.6

User score

â–²Better than 86% of action-cameras
7.2

Technical score

Technical score
7.2/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Action cameras category across these key areas: Video, Photo, Display & Design, Connectivity & Audio, Battery, Ruggedness & Storage.
When it matters
When you want to compare action cameras based on technical performance and available features.
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30%

8.3

Video

22%

7.0

Photo

14%

7.5

Ruggedness & Storage

13%

5.9

Battery

11%

7.0

Connectivity & Audio

10%

5.6

Display & Design

â–²Better than 84% of action-cameras
8.6

User score

User score
8.6/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the action camera.
When it matters
When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
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70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

8.1

Number of reviews

Based on 1,351 buyer reviews from online shops.
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
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Technical Specifications of action camera Insta360 ONE X2

Technical score
Technical score
7.2/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Action cameras category across these key areas: Video, Photo, Display & Design, Connectivity & Audio, Battery, Ruggedness & Storage.
When it matters
When you want to compare action cameras based on technical performance and available features.
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30%

8.3

Video

22%

7.0

Photo

14%

7.5

Ruggedness & Storage

13%

5.9

Battery

11%

7.0

Connectivity & Audio

10%

5.6

Display & Design

7.2
User score
User score
8.6/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the action camera.
When it matters
When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
Score distribution
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70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

8.1

Number of reviews

Based on 1,351 buyer reviews from online shops.
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
8.6
Popularity
Popularity
8.1/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the action camera.
When it matters
When you want to see which action cameras attract the most buyer attention and review activity.
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Popularity:
Insta360 ONE X2 has a popularity score of 8.1 points, which is higher than 66.9% of action cameras.
8.1
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
7.7/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the action camera's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you want to know how much overall quality you get for the price.
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60%

7.5

Overall score

40%

8.4

Price

7.7
Video resolution
5.3K
Video resolution
5.3K
This action camera records video at 5.3K, which is higher than that of 83.7% of action cameras.
Maximum 4K frame rate
50 fps
Maximum 4K frame rate
50 fps
This action camera has a maximum 4K frame rate of 50 fps, which is higher than that of 66.5% of action cameras and equal to that of 2.5% of action cameras.
Maximum 1080p frame rate
50 fps
Maximum 1080p frame rate
50 fps
This action camera has a maximum 1080p frame rate of 50 fps, which is lower than that of 76.8% of action cameras.
Video bitrate
100 Mbps
Video bitrate
100 Mbps
This action camera has a video bitrate of 100 Mbps, which is higher than that of 60.3% of action cameras and equal to that of 16.7% of action cameras.
Video codecs
H.264, H.265
Video codecs
H.264, H.265
This action camera supports the following video codecs: H.264, H.265. Its codec support is more advanced than that of 74.7% of action cameras.
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Main camera megapixels
?
Sensor size
1/2.3"
Sensor size
1/2.3"
This action camera has a sensor size of 1/2.3", which is larger than that of 18.3% of action cameras.
Main camera aperture
f/2 f
Main camera aperture
f/2
This action camera has a main camera aperture of f/2, which is wider than that of 77.1% of action cameras and equal to that of 16.7% of action cameras.
Photo resolution
?
Field of view
?
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Built-in display
yes
Built-in display
yes
This action camera has a display. This feature is present on 71.9% of action cameras.
Screen size
?
Touchscreen
yes
Touchscreen
yes
This action camera includes a touchscreen. This feature is present on 57% of action cameras.
Secondary screen
no
Secondary screen
no
This action camera does not have a secondary screen. 8.7% of action cameras have a secondary screen.
Secondary screen resolution
N/A
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Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This action camera supports Wi-Fi connectivity. This feature is present on 92.5% of action cameras.
Wi-Fi version
?
Bluetooth version
4.2
Bluetooth version
4.2
This action camera supports Bluetooth version 4.2 which is newer than that supported by 71.7% of action cameras and equal to that of 8.8% of action cameras.
GPS
no
GPS
no
This action camera does not support GPS. 13.9% of action cameras include GPS functionality.
GPS data requires a phone or external accessory.
USB Type-C
yes
USB Type-C
yes
This action camera features USB Type-C. This feature is present on 41.6% of action cameras.
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Battery life
80 min
Battery life
80 min
This action camera runs for 80 min per charge, which is shorter than the battery life of 73.2% of action cameras and equal to the battery life of 2.4% of action cameras.
Battery power
1,630 mAh
Battery power
1,630 mAh
This action camera has a battery capacity of 1,630 mAh, which is higher than that of 81.3% of action cameras.
Charging time
1.42 h
Charging time
1.42 h
This action camera charges in 1.42 h, which is shorter than the charging time of 81.6% of action cameras.
About 1 h with the official Smart Charger.
Fast charging
no
Fast charging
no
This action camera does not support fast charging. 18.8% of action cameras support fast charging.
Wireless charging
no
Wireless charging
no
This action camera does not support wireless charging. 0.6% of action cameras support wireless charging.
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Waterproof depth
10 m
Waterproof depth
10 m
This action camera is waterproof to 10 m, which is deeper than the waterproof depth of 66.3% of action cameras and equal to the waterproof depth of 23.5% of action cameras.
45 with official dive case
IP rating
IPX8
IP rating
IPX8
This action camera has an IP rating of IPX8, which is higher than that of 19.1% of action cameras and equal to that of 39.7% of action cameras.
Maximum operating temperature
40 °C
Maximum operating temperature
40 °C
This action camera has a maximum operating temperature of 40 °C, which is higher than that of 23.4% of action cameras and equal to that of 50.4% of action cameras.
Minimum operating temperature
-20 °C
Minimum operating temperature
-20 °C
This action camera has a minimum operating temperature of -20 °C, which is lower than that of 78.7% of action cameras and equal to that of 21.3% of action cameras.
External memory slot
yes
External memory slot
yes
This action camera includes an external memory slot. This feature is present on 95.2% of action cameras.
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Insta360 ONE X2 vs the average action camera

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  • 0.8 f wider main aperture
    Main camera aperture
    2 f
    This action camera has a lower main camera aperture than the average action camera (2 f vs 2.8 f). The average action camera main camera aperture is 2.8 f.
    2 f vs 2.8 f
  • Horizon leveling
    Horizon leveling
    yes
    This action camera supports horizon leveling, the average action camera does not. 21% of action cameras support horizon leveling.
  • 9 m deeper waterproof depth
    Waterproof depth
    10 m
    This action camera has a higher waterproof depth rating than the average action camera (10 m vs 1 m). The average action camera has a waterproof depth rating of 1 m.
    45 with official dive case
    10 m vs 1 m
  • 360 ° wider horizon lock angle
    Horizon lock angle
    360 °
    This action camera has a higher horizon lock angle than the average action camera (360 ° vs 0 °). The average action camera supports a horizon lock angle of 0 °.
    360 ° vs 0 °
  • Has HDR mode
    HDR mode
    yes
    This action camera supports HDR mode, the average action camera does not. 26.4% of action cameras include HDR.
  • Built-in live streaming
    First-party live streaming
    yes
    This action camera supports built-in live streaming, the average action camera does not. 28.7% of action cameras support built-in live streaming.
  • 872 GB larger microSD limit
    Maximum microSD capacity
    1,000 GB
    This action camera has a higher maximum microSD capacity than the average action camera (1000 GB vs 128 GB). The average action camera supports microSD cards up to 128 GB.
    1,000 GB vs 128 GB
  • Has USB Type-C
    USB Type-C
    yes
    This action camera has a USB Type-C port, the average action camera does not. 41.9% of action cameras use USB-C ports.
  • Horizon leveling
    Horizon leveling
    yes
    This action camera supports horizon leveling, the average action camera does not. 21% of action cameras support horizon leveling.
  • 360 ° wider horizon lock angle
    Horizon lock angle
    360 °
    This action camera has a higher horizon lock angle than the average action camera (360 ° vs 0 °). The average action camera supports a horizon lock angle of 0 °.
    360 ° vs 0 °
  • Has HDR mode
    HDR mode
    yes
    This action camera supports HDR mode, the average action camera does not. 26.4% of action cameras include HDR.
  • Built-in live streaming
    First-party live streaming
    yes
    This action camera supports built-in live streaming, the average action camera does not. 28.7% of action cameras support built-in live streaming.
  • 66.7% higher video bitrate
    Video bitrate
    100 Mbps
    This action camera has a higher video bitrate than the average action camera (100 Mbps vs 60 Mbps). The average action camera has a video bitrate of 60 Mbps.
    100 Mbps vs 60 Mbps
  • Better video codecs
    Video codecs
    H.264, H.265
    This action camera supports better video codecs than the average action camera (H.264, H.265 vs H.264). The average action camera supports H.264 video codecs.
    H.264, H.265 vs H.264
  • 20 fps higher 4K frame rate
    Maximum 4K frame rate
    50 fps
    This action camera has a higher 4K frame rate than the average action camera (50 fps vs 30 fps). The average action camera reaches 30 fps at 4K.
    50 fps vs 30 fps
  • Invisible selfie stick
    Invisible selfie stick support
    yes
    This action camera supports the invisible selfie stick effect, the average action camera does not. 13.2% of action cameras support an invisible selfie stick effect.
  • 0.8 f wider main aperture
    Main camera aperture
    2 f
    This action camera has a lower main camera aperture than the average action camera (2 f vs 2.8 f). The average action camera main camera aperture is 2.8 f.
    2 f vs 2.8 f
  • Has a multi-lens main camera
    Multi-lens main camera
    yes
    This action camera has a multi-lens main camera setup, the average action camera does not. 13.2% of action cameras include multi-lens setups.
  • Supports 360° capture
    360° capture
    yes
    This action camera supports 360° capture, the average action camera does not. 13.2% of action cameras support this.
  • Allows manual shutter speed
    Manual shutter speed
    yes
    This action camera allows manual shutter speed control, the average action camera does not. 48.1% of action cameras include this feature.
  • 12.8 mm narrower
    Width
    46.2 mm
    This action camera is narrower than the average action camera (46.2 mm vs 59 mm). The average action camera has a width of 59 mm.
    46.2 mm vs 59 mm
  • 2 newer release date
    Release date
    2020
    This action camera is newer than the average action camera (2020 vs 2018). The average action camera was released in 2018.
    Released in October 2020.
    2020 vs 2018
  • Has USB Type-C
    USB Type-C
    yes
    This action camera has a USB Type-C port, the average action camera does not. 41.9% of action cameras use USB-C ports.
  • 2 more microphones
    Number of microphones
    4
    This action camera has more microphones than the average action camera (4 vs 2). The average action camera has 2 microphones.
    4 vs 2
  • Supports voice commands
    Voice commands
    yes
    This action camera supports voice commands, the average action camera does not. 30.5% of action cameras include voice command functionality.
  • 430 mAh more battery capacity
    Battery life
    1,630 mAh min
    This action camera has a higher battery capacity than the average action camera (1630 mAh vs 1200 mAh). The average action camera has a battery capacity of 1200 mAh.
    1,630 mAh vs 1,200 mAh
  • 0.58 h shorter charging time
    Charging time
    1.42 h
    This action camera has a lower charging time than the average action camera (1.4 h vs 2 h). The average action camera takes 2 h to charge.
    About 1 h with the official Smart Charger.
    1.42 h vs 2 h
  • 9 m deeper waterproof depth
    Waterproof depth
    10 m
    This action camera has a higher waterproof depth rating than the average action camera (10 m vs 1 m). The average action camera has a waterproof depth rating of 1 m.
    45 with official dive case
    10 m vs 1 m
  • 872 GB larger microSD limit
    Maximum microSD capacity
    1,000 GB
    This action camera has a higher maximum microSD capacity than the average action camera (1000 GB vs 128 GB). The average action camera supports microSD cards up to 128 GB.
    1,000 GB vs 128 GB
  • Better IP rating
    IP rating
    IPX8
    This action camera has a higher IP rating than the average action camera (IPX8 vs IPX4). The average action camera has an IP rating of IPX4.
    IPX8 vs IPX4
  • 3,200 ISO lower max ISO
    Maximum ISO
    3,200 ISO
    This action camera has a lower maximum ISO than the average action camera (3200 ISO vs 6400 ISO). The average action camera reaches a maximum ISO of 6400 ISO.
    3,200 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
  • 46.8% heavier
    Weight
    149 g
    This action camera is heavier than the average action camera (149 g vs 101.5 g). The average action camera weighs 101.5 g.
    149 g vs 101.5 g
  • 68 mm taller
    Height
    113 mm
    This action camera is taller than the average action camera (113 mm vs 45 mm). The average action camera has a height of 45 mm.
    113 mm vs 45 mm
  • 10 min shorter battery life
    Battery life
    80 min
    This action camera has shorter battery life than the average action camera (80 min vs 90 min). The average action camera offers 90 min of battery life.
    80 min vs 90 min
  • Older Bluetooth version
    Bluetooth version
    4.2
    This action camera uses an older Bluetooth version than the average action camera (4.2 vs 5.2). The average action camera uses Bluetooth 5.2.
    4.2 vs 5.2
  • 64% more expensive
    Insta360 ONE X2 is more expensive than the average action camera (£410 vs £250).
    £410 vs £250
  • 2 fps lower slow-motion frame rate
    Slow-motion video
    100 fps
    This action camera has a lower slow-motion frame rate than the average action camera (100 fps vs 120 fps). The average action camera reaches 120 fps for slow motion.
    100 fps vs 120 fps
  • 10 fps lower 1080p frame rate
    Maximum 1080p frame rate
    50 fps
    This action camera has a lower 1080p frame rate than the average action camera (50 fps vs 60 fps). The average action camera reaches 60 fps at 1080p.
    50 fps vs 60 fps
  • 64% more expensive
    Insta360 ONE X2 is more expensive than the average action camera (£410 vs £250).
    £410 vs £250
  • 2 fps lower slow-motion frame rate
    Slow-motion video
    100 fps
    This action camera has a lower slow-motion frame rate than the average action camera (100 fps vs 120 fps). The average action camera reaches 120 fps for slow motion.
    100 fps vs 120 fps
  • 10 fps lower 1080p frame rate
    Maximum 1080p frame rate
    50 fps
    This action camera has a lower 1080p frame rate than the average action camera (50 fps vs 60 fps). The average action camera reaches 60 fps at 1080p.
    50 fps vs 60 fps
  • 3,200 ISO lower max ISO
    Maximum ISO
    3,200 ISO
    This action camera has a lower maximum ISO than the average action camera (3200 ISO vs 6400 ISO). The average action camera reaches a maximum ISO of 6400 ISO.
    3,200 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
  • 46.8% heavier
    Weight
    149 g
    This action camera is heavier than the average action camera (149 g vs 101.5 g). The average action camera weighs 101.5 g.
    149 g vs 101.5 g
  • 68 mm taller
    Height
    113 mm
    This action camera is taller than the average action camera (113 mm vs 45 mm). The average action camera has a height of 45 mm.
    113 mm vs 45 mm
  • Older Bluetooth version
    Bluetooth version
    4.2
    This action camera uses an older Bluetooth version than the average action camera (4.2 vs 5.2). The average action camera uses Bluetooth 5.2.
    4.2 vs 5.2
  • 10 min shorter battery life
    Battery life
    80 min
    This action camera has shorter battery life than the average action camera (80 min vs 90 min). The average action camera offers 90 min of battery life.
    80 min vs 90 min

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Third-party reviews

Based on 1,351 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: July 2026 · How we calculate this

What we like about Insta360 ONE X2

  • Excellent FlowState image stabilization and horizon locking functionality.
  • Seamless 360-degree automatic in-camera video stitching.
  • Versatile shooting features, including the 'Invisible Selfie Stick' effect and Shot Lab AI tools.
  • IPX8 waterproof rating up to 10 meters without requiring an external housing case.
  • Compact, lightweight, and highly portable ergonomic form factor.
  • Significantly improved battery capacity and runtime compared to predecessor models.

What we don't like about Insta360 ONE X2

  • Exposed front and back dual lenses are highly susceptible to scratches and damage.
  • Poor low-light and nighttime performance, often resulting in grainy or noisy footage.
  • The built-in circular touchscreen preview display is very small and difficult to navigate.
  • Mobile app connectivity can occasionally be finicky, slow, or resource-heavy during wireless data transfers.
  • The desktop editing companion application has limited capabilities compared to the mobile app version.

Verdict

The Insta360 ONE X2 is a compact, pocket-sized 360-degree action camera featuring dual lenses that capture up to 5.7K resolution video at 30fps and 18.4MP photos. Key characteristics include an IPX8 waterproof rating (up to 10 meters without a case), a bright circular OLED touchscreen for on-device control, and a 1630mAh battery providing approximately 80 minutes of runtime. Its main pros are the industry-leading FlowState stabilization with 360 horizon leveling, a dedicated Steady Cam mode for traditional wide-angle footage, and advanced AI-powered editing tools like the 'Invisible Selfie Stick' effect and subject tracking. However, its main cons include relatively poor low-light performance due to its small sensor, protruding lenses that are highly susceptible to scratches, and potential stitching issues when recording in high-contrast lighting.

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