Insta360 X5 360° 8K Camera

The selfie stick disappears completely in the footage, which still amazes me every time I review the clips. Even in low light, the 8K resolution keeps everything crisp and smooth.

Was a bit skeptical about 360 cams before, but the built-in horizon lock on this model makes handheld shots surprisingly smooth. The image stabilization handles my mountain bike rides without that shaky, nauseating feel I’ve had with other action cams.

I wasn’t sure about the 360° format at first, but the automatic reframing in the app is a game-changer—I can pull out a perfect 16:9 shot from any angle. The image stabilization is also noticeably smoother than my older action cam, even when I’m biking over rough trails.