Insta360 ONE X2 Review: Upgraded in All The Right Places

The Insta360 One X2 is the follow up to the very popular One X. This new version brings with it upgrades in video & photo quality, much better build quality, native waterproofing, more microphones & new editing features.

Chapters:

Intro: 00:00
Specs: 1:01
Video: 1:46
Invisible Selfie Stick: 4:16
Steadycam Mode: 5:42
Stabilization: 6:49
Photos: 7:40
Pureshot: 8:40
Design: 9:25
Insta360 App: 12:36
Audio: 16:49
Accessories: 17:19
Conculsio: 18:64

In this One X2 review I'll take you through all the new features and show you plenty of example videos. I'll show you the new design and how it makes the One X2 far more user friendly than previous 360 cameras.

If you are wondering whether the One X2 is for you then this video should answer all your questions.

What do you think of the One X2? Will you be getting one or were you expecting more?

INSTA360 ONE X2 REVIEW

[psystudio]

You are the reviewer what I expected for about reasonable 360 camera :) Thanks !!

[eBoardR]

🤙🏼🤙🏼🤙🏼
*a good update to the One X form factor, much needed waterproofin and better audio*

[jostalking]

Just a fantastic over all video! One question, any idea why your video looks like its so much higher resolution than other peoples? I didn't see a lot of noise. Can you tell me your shooting settings? I ordered mine and its coming in a few days

[farfromsubtle]

Looks like a LOT of oversharpening happening on the X2. It clearly benefits from a higher bitrate but the sharpening seems to claw back some of those gains noise wise.

[DrNickRz]

Nice video explaining the 360 cam for new user like me.

[jaimegarcia]

Great video! Can you please tell me how is the single lens mode compared to a regular gopro 8 or 9 2, 7k video mode?
I am looking forward to have a 360 camera but also do not want to loose regular flat video capabilities.
I will watch the content on a 65" screen so video quality is a must for me.
Thx in advance.

[Hagen]

Excellent review! I have the original One X! I’ll buy the new one, no doubt!

[JAKOB]

Is that massive scratches 10:33 on the lens after you turn it.
In case one scratches it badly' what does a change of the lens set you back.? (likely needs pro handling)

[EmilyYait]

thank you again for such an informative video! Can you pls suggest me which insta 360 camera I should buy if I want to record myself dancing? ...But I want to make sure I can place the camera somewhere..or like attach so I can move without any worries?

[marylo]

Hi,
I have a question: at 2:15 you can see the steps as you walk and then the acceleration is smooth and then you can see the steps again.
Is this an effect in editing?

[texasdriven]

Hands down best review of this camera actually showing it in use as the tool it is and not a toy like others are using it as. You video was to first to show that it's actually better than the one X or R.

I have the Gopro Max and see this as a upgrade with a lot of the features the gopro don't have.

I used your link to get my bundle because of this great review. I might try my hand at making a comparison video of my cameras because of the lack of good reviewers. But if not it should soon be in action on our channel possibly replacing the max.

[christopherchannel]

I like the waterproof add, will have to buy one

[MtnXfreeride]

"Upgraded in All The Right Places" - except resolution, the most important spec.

[MichaelCorleone]

Will the One X get any shot lab upgrades?

[malmedia]

What is the closest focus distance for the One X2, One R, and One X?

[ivanwest]

Good video 👍🏼... Seems cool. I have a One R and a Gopro Max so I don't see the need but Techtober has been awesome this year!

[rustystuff]

Just purchased thus, my first 360 camera. Initially got it for photos so I'll see how it goes. Videos look like fun though.

[ronelcrissonsvlog]

what editing program do you recommend to upload from Insta 360 one x2?

[rcinematic]

I like it. What iPhone were you using? I have 7 Plus and iPad Mini 5 to edit with, hopefully these are enough. Also do you have a Vertical Battery for the One R? I wonder how the stitching looks between One R with Vertical Battery vs X2. And will that Bullet Time string work with One R with Vertical Battery. Thanks!

[projektextremwandern]

What external microphone would you recommend for the Insta360 One X2 for vlogging while hiking?