Insta360 One X review: A luxury 360-degree action camera worth the splurge

Depending on the tech circle you're in, 360 cameras may either be the most superfluous fad or the coolest thing. I used to be in the former camp and my LG 360 Cam collected dust in a drawer for years, but over the past months, I've found a new appreciation for the product category.

WiFi The One X can connect to your smartphone over WiFi; making previews and transfers easy and fast; Buttons and display You can change modes and settings independently of a phone thanks to the small integrated display; Application The Insta360 app offers tons of editing and exporting options,...

No waterproofing Insta360 sells separate cases that provide waterproofing; but the cam on its own isn't; Proprietary format Files are saved as .insp and .insv; and you need to export each one manually to get the jpeg/mp4.

Review: The Newly Launched Insta360 ONE X Captures 5.7K 360-Degree Video With Impressive Stabilization and Fun Photographic Effects

As someone who's just an average consumer that doesn't partake in sports suitable for action cams, I had a lot of fun with the Insta360 ONE X thanks to all of the effects you can create with 360 degree photos and videos.

Insta360 One X

It may be a 360° camera, but this uniquely talented shooter is at its best when producing trick-filled traditional videos.

HDR video and photos; Gimbal-grade stabilisation; Slo-mo; Time and perspective manipulation; Gets on WiFI using Bluetooth

Slow file transfer to phone; Lacks desktop editing software; Short battery life; Not waterproof