This incredibly versatile Insta360 8K, 360-degree action camera just hit an all-time low price

"The is the company's latest flagship action camera -- one that I consider the best travel camera (I take it everywhere I go), but it might not be accessible to many people, considering its $550 retail price. This is why the last-gen remains a solid alternative to the X5 -- and it's now more affordable. Ahead of Black Friday, Insta360 has slashed the price of its older flagship 360-degree action camera."

"It is one of those few last-gen products that I still recommend, even more so with the price drop. Also: I took this 360-degree camera around the world - why it's still the most versatile gear I own While the Insta360 X5 is better in terms of low-light videos and extra capabilities, the X4 remains a strong contender for your next rugged camera."

"As compared to the Insta360 X4, the new X5 will get you double the processing chips, replaceable lenses, waterproofing till 15m (versus 10m on X4), InstaFrame, and PureVideo Modes. These might seem like major differences, but in terms of usability, you get slightly better colors and improved battery life, and sharper low-light footage. But the Insta360 X4 can still be considered for a few reasons:"

"You get the same resolution: The Insta360 X4 supports recording videos in 8K at 30fps, 5.7K+ in 30fps, and 5.7K in 60fps, which is the same as the new X5. So, you are getting the same resolution for $210 less. Still a solid feature set: Apart from the 8K resolution, the Insta360 is waterproof till 10 meters, sports dual 1/2-inch sensors, and offers satisfactory battery life. Sure, you miss out on a couple of video modes but they are more for"

Insta360 X4 delivers 8K 360-degree video recording with strong stabilization, invisible selfie stick effect, and dual 1/2-inch sensors. The X4 records 8K at 30fps, 5.7K+ at 30fps, and 5.7K at 60fps, matching the new X5's resolution. The X5 adds double processing chips, replaceable lenses, deeper waterproofing to 15m, InstaFrame, PureVideo modes, slightly better colors, improved battery life, and sharper low-light footage. The X4 remains waterproof to 10m, offers satisfactory battery life, good stabilization, and substantial features for travel. The X4 is now discounted to $300, nearly 30% off, making it a strong value.

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