Experts recommend Insta360 X4 more than Insta360 Ace Pro
As of 15 Jan 2025, experts prefer Insta360 X4 over Insta360 Ace Pro, but both Action Cameras have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, Insta360 X4 received 8 recommendations: from PCMag (22 Nov 2024), WIRED (27 Nov 2024) Camera Jabber (1 Oct 2022) and 5 others. By contrast, Insta360 Ace Pro received only 6 recommendations from WIRED (27 Nov 2024), Camera Jabber (1 Oct 2022) T3 (1 Jan 2025) and 3 others.
| Rank | Change | Price | Action Camera | PCMag  | WIRED  | Camera Jabber  | Tom's Guide  | Wirecutter  | Popular Science  | T3  | TechRadar  | Digital Camera World  | Pocket-lint  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | - | Check price |  Insta360 X4 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 3 | - | 2 | 5 | 3 | - |
| 5 | - | $300 |  Insta360 Ace Pro The Insta360 Ace Pro is a high-quality action camera that offers industry-leading video quality, excellent image stabilization, durability, and user-friendly features, making it suitable for a wide range of applications. | - | 3 | 3 | - | - |
- | 1 | 3 | 5 | 2 |
Curious to see this month's entire Action Video Cameras ranking? It's here
Endorsement summary:
- On 27 Nov 2024 WIRED ranked Insta360 Ace Pro as #3 and Insta360 X4 as #6
Rank Action Camera Comment ... ... ... #3 out of 7 Insta360 Ace Pro Best for Vlogging... ... ... #6 out of 7 Insta360 X4 Best 360 Cam for the Action Enthusiast... ... ... Source: www.wired.com - On 1 Oct 2022 Camera Jabber ranked Insta360 Ace Pro as #3 and Insta360 X4 as #5
Rank Action Camera ... ... #3 out of 17 Insta360 Ace Pro ... ... #5 out of 17 Insta360 X4 ... ... Source: camerajabber.com - On 1 Jan 2025 T3 ranked Insta360 Ace Pro as #1 and Insta360 X4 as #2
Rank Action Camera Comment #1 out of 9 Insta360 Ace Pro Best action camera overall#2 out of 9 Insta360 X4 Best 360° action camera... ... ... Source: www.t3.com - On 21 Nov 2024 TechRadar ranked Insta360 Ace Pro as #3 and Insta360 X4 as #5
Rank Action Camera Comment ... ... ... #3 out of 8 Insta360 Ace Pro The best premium action camera with 8K recording... ... ... #5 out of 8 Insta360 X4 The best action camera for shooting in 360... ... ... Source: www.techradar.com - On 29 Nov 2024 Digital Camera World ranked Insta360 X4 as #3 and Insta360 Ace Pro as #5
Rank Action Camera Comment ... ... ... #3 out of 10 Insta360 X4 Best 360 action camera might be the only action camera you need... ... ... #5 out of 10 Insta360 Ace Pro Best Vlogging... ... ... Source: www.digitalcameraworld.com - On 29 Nov 2023 Pocket-lint ranked Insta360 Ace Pro as #2
Rank Action Camera Comment ... ... ... #2 out of 5 Insta360 Ace Pro Best action camera for low-light... ... ... Source: www.pocket-lint.com - On 22 Nov 2024 PCMag ranked Insta360 X4 as #3
Rank Action Camera Comment ... ... ... #3 out of 8 Insta360 X4 Best 360 Camera for Creators / Editors' Choice... ... ... Source: www.pcmag.com - On 26 Oct 2024 Tom's Guide ranked Insta360 X4 as #6
Rank Action Camera Comment ... ... ... #6 out of 6 Insta360 X4 The best 360 action cameraSource: www.tomsguide.com - On 21 Nov 2024 Wirecutter ranked Insta360 X4 as #3
Rank Action Camera Comment ... ... ... #3 out of 3 Insta360 X4 Best for capturing everything around youSource: www.nytimes.com
After counting and adding up the 79 expert endorsements of the January rankings, Insta360 X4 outranks Insta360 Ace Pro. This is not to say that Insta360 Ace Pro is a bad option. Like Insta360 X4, it is recommended by experts, but less.
As can be seen below, Insta360 X4 outranks Insta360 Ace Pro by 1 position. This indicates that, as of 15 Jan 2025, Insta360 X4 is more critically acclaimed than Insta360 Ace Pro.
| Rank | Change | Price | Action Camera | PCMag | WIRED | Camera Jabber | Tom's Guide | Wirecutter | Popular Science | T3 |
TechRadar | Digital Camera World | Pocket-lint |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | $319 |  GoPro Hero12 Black The GoPro Hero12 Black is a highly praised action camera known for its exceptional video quality, durability, user-friendly interface, and range of accessories, making it a top choice for capturing action-packed moments and stunning footage in various settings. | 2 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | - | - | 1 |
| 2 | - | $349 |  DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | 4 | 1 | - |
| 3 | - | $500 |  GoPro Hero13 Black | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | - | - | - | 1 | 2 | - |
| 4 | - | Check price | Insta360 X4 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 3 | - | 2 | 5 | 3 | - |
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No expert reviews linked yet for Insta360 X4.
From Seller:
- Flagship 1/1.3" Sensor and 5nm AI Chip: Armed with a larger, premium sensor, Ace Pro captures more light, with sweeping improvements to image quality. Ace Pro is also the first action camera to incorporate a powerful 5nm AI chip, maximizing the sensor's capabilities and amplifying low light image brightness with reduced noise. All thanks to the power of AI.
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From Seller:
- IMMERSIVE 360 VIDEO - The 8K era is here. Insta360 X4 delivers 360° video in stunning 8K or 5.7K60fps! Use Active HDR to keep shots color accurate too, even in action scenarios.
- SIMPLE, EASY REFRAMING - With Insta360 X4, get out there and shoot, not having to worry about lining up a shot. Shoot first, then reframe easily after, all in the AI-powered Insta360 app.
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