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Insta360 X6 Review: 360° Camera for Creators

Engadget •
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The high‑spec X6 balances ease‑of‑use with pro features like i‑Log and 10‑bit color. James Trew for Engadget rates it 8.9 / 10. Priced at $700, it offers a compact redesign, a 1/1.1‑inch sensor, and up to 8K/50 fps in 360 mode, plus 120‑megapixel spherical photos and 4K/120 fps flat video. The new body houses a 2.32‑inch OLED display and on‑screen record/mode buttons, while retaining side hardware controls and a quick‑switch back button.

Inside, the larger sensor matches DJI’s Osmo 360 size, and the camera includes 47 GB of onboard storage (expandable). AI is front‑and‑center: the “Triple AI chip system” powers AI Director, which auto‑edits footage and sends it to your phone the next morning, and Auto Edit 2.0, which lets you pick clips.

Video quality improves over the X5 and beats the GoPro Max 2, with richer colors and less edge blur, though stitch lines persist in overlapping lens zones. Audio is decent for ambient capture, but a separate wireless mic is recommended for clear voice. Overall, the X6 delivers share‑ready 360 content with modest effort.

Battery life and storage are covered by an Essentials pack that includes two batteries and a portable charging case.