The bottom line The Insta360 X4 is the fourth-generation 360 action body at $499. The dual 1/2-inch sensors record 8K 30p 360 video that reframes to 4K flat output in the Insta360 Studio app, the 135-minute claimed battery life roughly doubles the older X3 runtime, the new 2.5 inch flagship touchscreen is the brightest we have used on a 360 cam, 4K 100p Single-Lens mode covers traditional action shots when 360 is overkill, and the invisible selfie stick effect remains the killer feature for solo creators. The trade is a workflow that still depends on the Insta360 app and lens guards that scratch faster than you expect.
Value
At $499 the Insta360 X4 is the right Electronics in 2026.
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Should you buy the Insta360 X4 8K 360 Action Camera?
The Insta360 X4 is the fourth-generation 360 action body at $499. The dual 1/2-inch sensors record 8K 30p 360 video that reframes to 4K flat output in the Insta360 Studio app, the 135-minute claimed battery life roughly doubles the older X3 runtime, the new 2.5 inch flagship touchscreen is the brightest we have used on a 360 cam, 4K 100p Single-Lens mode covers traditional action shots when 360 is overkill, and the invisible selfie stick effect remains the killer feature for solo creators. The trade is a workflow that still depends on the Insta360 app and lens guards that scratch faster than you expect.
Yes for solo creators, travel vloggers, and action shooters who want 8K 360 that reframes in post. The battery, screen, and 8K capture put it ahead of GoPro Max and the older X3.
Insta360 X4 vs GoPro Max: which should I buy?+
Buy the X4 for higher-resolution 360 capture, longer battery, and the better reframing app. Buy GoPro Max only if you already live in the GoPro accessory and mounting ecosystem.
📅 Update log
May 14, 2026Added 10-month observations and refreshed comparisons.
Jul 8, 2025Initial review published.
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Tom Reeves
Senior Electronics & TV Editor
Tom Reeves has reviewed consumer electronics for over a decade, with a focus on televisions, monitors, laptops, and smart home devices. He worked as a professional display calibrator before moving into editorial, and he brings that hands-on technical background to every TV and monitor review. At TheTestedHub, Tom covers display calibration, computer monitors, laptops and 2-in-1s, smart home platforms, home theater setups, and HDR performance.
