Insta360 One RS Review
The Insta360 One RS ($549.99 as reviewed) is the company's second-generation modular action camera, a follow-up to the One R from 2020. The RS keeps the same external design, but features more internal processing power and works with better camera modules. We're not totally sold on its assembly-required modular design, but it's an appealing GoPro alternative, especially for creators who want to use both 16:9 and 360-degree footage for projects. The GoPro Hero10 Black remains our Editors' Choice winner in the action cam category, but you might prefer the flexibility of the One RS.Pull Apart, Put Together The One RS requires some assembly, but it's not an Ikea-level project. The camera is split into three pieces—the RS core, the camera module, and a baseplate that secures them. After assembly, the One RS is similar in size and shape to other action cams—about 1.9 by 2.8 by 1.3 inches (HWD) and 4.4 ounces. For comparison, the GoPro Hero10 Black measures 2.8 by 2.2 by 1.3 inches and w...
The Insta360 One RS has a modular design that unlocks more creative possibilities than most action cams.
Compact design; Swappable lens modules; Waterproof to 16 feet; Stabilized 4K60 and 5.7K 360 video; HDR available at 4K30; 2:35 wide-screen mode; Mobile and desktop app support
In-camera mics disappoint outdoors; Modular design can get in the way; Small touch LCD; Battery only good for 75 minutes of 4K; Heat can limit long-form recordings