Only issue i have if fully extended you can't see if you are recording or not would be handy to have a indicator light on the handle to show if recording
Great review. Thank you! I've used the "Xiaomi Mi Sphere 360" camera since it came out some 5 years ago. Takes absolutely crisp 360 photos to this day. The Mi Sphere selfie stick has an ON/OFF & Shutter-release button built in and is very compact in design , fits in your pocket and can extend quite long. It has several contact points on its head that communicate directly with the contact points at the bottom of the camera. A super smart intelligent design requiring no wires, no bluetooth , no drain on the camera battery. If Insta 360 copied this Xiaomi Stick design using contact points instead of a USB-C Cable, it'll blow the competition out of the water as the Insta 360 will still be waterproof when used with it's Insta powered stick.
About charging the camera I should give you an idea. You could cover when you are charging the camera with Blu-Tack and not a drop of water will go in. I have use it many times with a Garmin Virb ultra 30 when I’m travelling on the motorbike at the same time that you’re recording, and without changing a single battery in a day
You can get the"ULANZI Hummingbird quick release", so taking it in and out of the bag isn't done in one assembled piece. I think I am just going to use a power bank and run up the wire if I want to shoot for an extended period of time.
I've picked one up myself this weekend. It's well made, rather heavy if you need to hold it for a longer time. One thing to notice though it that there is no longer the possibility in 2024 to attach a tripod to the bottom as with previous models.
@@ttl_channel yeah it is a big ommision, how the fuck do they expect us to ensure we wont drop the whole thing with out the capability to attach even a wrist strap....
I am very frustrated as i just received my powered selfie stick. The two aspects of this that were important to me were the battery and the threaded bottom. I use this to document my processes at work and wanted to mount it onto a clamp mount. I have just learned that the new model doesnt have the thread on the bottom so now i have to go seek out a totally different mounting hardware.
Is the charging passthrough in the sense that you can connect a powerbank to the stick and charge both the stick and the camera? I assume the chargeport on the stick does not forward the data-connection to the camera? The d-ring is a good idea for security etc. Thanks! For the price I think this is the stick to go for. Maybe insert another stick in the bottom for longer reach? Thanks for pointing out the cable connection is a good thing due to the two benifits, loving it. Battery test is great. I assume the stick is keeping the internal battery charged while emptying itself for 160 minutes? Mine is coming later this week and this video made me extra sure I bought the right set. I ordered both the standard stick as the powered stick. Should give me like three options : use one, use the other, use both, depending on situation and need.
Nice review. But when I heard "Power Selfie Stick" I was hoping to see Insta360 release some sort of powered extension/retraction feature. Something you can mount on a bike, extend mid-ride, make a short video and retract immediately without having to stop.
one thing that you might not know is that if you have more than 1 ( i have 3 ) that you can plug in one charger to the charge port then the output of the head into the charge port of another and so on... it works great
Hi, thanks for the review, but have you found a replacement usb-c 2 usb-c lead that will work the camera from the selfie stick controls, i have lost mine and there isn't a replacement on the insta website??? And i haven't found one that will work the buttons on the stick.
Sorry, I have no info on this (still have the original). I would have assumed it’s a standard USB-C, but I just tested a couple of other cables and only the original cable works. Hope you can find one…let me know!
Hello again - I have some good news and some even better news regarding the USB-C cable. First the good news: there is a company I have been talking to (www.xmount360.com) who make Insta360 accessories and they have their own version of the USB-C cable, that actually looks better than the original - check it out here: www.xmount360.com/buy/p/usb-c-cable-for-insta360-selfie-stick ...and the better news: they gave me a 50% off coupon code (TTL-USB-50). Cheers!
I guess it depends how good a skier you are! If you were to wipe out, it wouldn't be pretty with the power selfie stick attached, but as long as you stay upright (and are not skiing through a blizzard) it should be fine.
Is this compatible with the RS 1 inch edition ? also if your battery of the camera it'self is charged will the battery of the stick be used up or can it kick in automatically when the battery cameras battery is used up or is it manually turned on to charge
8:23 "...let's see what happens...." What happens is the camera will operate continuously until the selfie stick battery is fully discharged, then the camera will stop. At that point the internal camera battery will not show use or discharge. In other words this selfie stick does NOT add to the cameras' CONTINUOUS internal battery run time; it substitutes the selfie sticks' battery IN PLACE OF the internal camera battery. In fact you can remove the camera's internal battery and get the same CONTINUOUS run time. The total continuous run time can be extended by adding additional batteries to the charge port of the selfie stick, however when operating the camera from any source of external power the camera will not use power from the internal battery. It would have been nice to know that from this review, but better yet it would be nicer if the camera would consume all available power without operator intervension. In other words consume both batteries without stopping.
it does have another function to your kit that you never mentioned . If you screw the waterproof extension you have to the battery selfie stick, albeit the heaver end is the furthest away it gives you drone like footage in places you can not fly a drone, Shopping malls extra , Thanks for the video and the run through, Ray K UK YNWA.
my opinion it is the best accesories... must buuy ... think only 2 things 1. you dont need buy the remote control . 2. you dont need buy extra batteris ;) amazing.
Glad it was helpful! Be warned that many viewers are reporting that the new version of the power selfie stick apparently no longer has a 1/4" tripod mount.
I lost the Power Selfie Stick cable from my Insta360 X3, I've already tested some cables and none of them work. I'm even thinking of buying another one just because of the cable. Have you tested it with another cable to see if it works?
I can confirm that the the stick will charge while charging the camera, but I have not done any endurance test and I'm not sure that is good for a power-bank.
Yes, although you might find that the included USB cable is a bit too short (unless they have updated it). There is a good alternative from Xmount360 (www.xmount360.com/buy/p/usb-c-cable-for-insta360-selfie-stick). Also, just so you are aware, it appears that the newest version of the power selfie stick no longer has the 1/4” mount on the base.
No GPS. If you want GPS, you need the GPS Remote. FYI, I will be doing a comparison test between the old GPS remote and the new one within the next few weeks.
@@ttl_channel th-cam.com/video/R3JTs7xd2Jk/w-d-xo.htmlsi=MdcTJGoBZhZwS1lz&t=197 today i am received it. but under my selfie stick not have hole for setup on triport like you / it so sad
FYI: I lost the short usb-c cable, can't find a replacement to fully function like the stock stick but only to provide power to camera. Try a few cables but none of them works the same way. The cable costs $3 but you pay $15 for shipping to US. Has anyone got same problem?
@@ttl_channel I just found the right cable that fully functions. It's part of Sabrent enclosure, probably 0.5" longer and a bit thicker than stock one. I'm happy with it, don't have to get from China.
There is a company I have been talking to (www.xmount360.com) who make Insta360 accessories and they have their own version of the USB-C cable, that actually looks better than the original - check it out here: www.xmount360.com/buy/p/usb-c-cable-for-insta360-selfie-stick They also gave me a 50% off coupon code (TTL-USB-50).
Buyers beware! The Power selfie stick in the Insta360 Accessory Shop as well as on Amazon does NOT! have the 1/4 inch screw adapter at the bottom anymore. This reduces the versatility of the stick even further IMO. A major minus point for me.
@@ttl_channel I believe the screw adapter at the bottom must have broken off due to its weak design when some users attached another selfie (extension) stick to it. Rather than reinforcing the bottom part of the stick, they removed the 1/4 inch female adaptor altogether and turned this otherwise useful stick into just another half-as*ed design. Being able to attach just a small tripod to the bottom would have made the power stick an ideal option for shooting lengthy time-lapse videos and taking advantage of the stick's battery.
Yes and yes. Invisibility is the same as with the standard selfie stick. The included USB cable is also very short, so it stays out of sight in the stitch line. For mounting, there is a 1/4" tripod bush in the base, just like the regular selfie stick.
@@ttl_channel OK, thanks … thinkin about to buy one to use on my e-bike for recording highlights on my daytrips. I usually have 2 spare batteries with me … this selfie stick could be a nice addition !
Keep in mind that the power selfie stick needs a cable attached to the camera (for charging and remote operation) and your setup is then no longer weather-resistant. You may want to also consider the GPS Action remote - see my latest review video: th-cam.com/video/oIShdvLh4qQ/w-d-xo.html
@@ttl_channel Yes, I have the GPS action remote and it works fine. I recently purchased 2 spare batteries so I think I may have enough recording time for highlighting recordings during a 8-hour drive.
Am I the only person in the world who noticed that the stick from the video IS DIFFERENT from the stick that is being sold worldwide at the very moment? The actual stick DOES NOT have 1/4 screw on the base (bottom). Even manual has been changed: there IS NO screw whole on the base, you can't attach the tripod! res.insta360.com/static/3facf8bdf7a17f225af4ae2e92ef55d6/Slice5.jpg Whereas the stick on the video has the screw. I guess that insta360 is actually selling the product that is DIFFERENT from what was sent for the review.
Wow! That’s strange. Just to be clear, Insta360 did not send me the stick - I purchased it myself on Amazon (but making sure it was the original from Insta360).
Only issue i have if fully extended you can't see if you are recording or not would be handy to have a indicator light on the handle to show if recording
Good idea. The GPS action remote actually has that feature.
This was the exact review and comparison I needed, thanks!
Glad it was helpful!
Hi. Gow to connect a bluetooth mic to X3 ?
@@ttl_channel
Great review. Thank you!
I've used the "Xiaomi Mi Sphere 360" camera since it came out some 5 years ago. Takes absolutely crisp 360 photos to this day.
The Mi Sphere selfie stick has an ON/OFF & Shutter-release button built in and is very compact in design , fits in your pocket and can extend quite long. It has several contact points on its head that communicate directly with the contact points at the bottom of the camera. A super smart intelligent design requiring no wires, no bluetooth , no drain on the camera battery. If Insta 360 copied this Xiaomi Stick design using contact points instead of a USB-C Cable, it'll blow the competition out of the water as the Insta 360 will still be waterproof when used with it's Insta powered stick.
great battery test, answered all my questions. ordered mine today.
About charging the camera I should give you an idea. You could cover when you are charging the camera with Blu-Tack and not a drop of water will go in. I have use it many times with a Garmin Virb ultra 30 when I’m travelling on the motorbike at the same time that you’re recording, and without changing a single battery in a day
Cheers for the cheeky tip❤
That was very helpful! I hadn’t realized that the extended length was so different. Thanks for doing this video.
You can get the"ULANZI Hummingbird quick release", so taking it in and out of the bag isn't done in one assembled piece.
I think I am just going to use a power bank and run up the wire if I want to shoot for an extended period of time.
I actually second the Ulanzi Hummingbird quick release idea - that is what I actually use with my X3!
I've picked one up myself this weekend. It's well made, rather heavy if you need to hold it for a longer time. One thing to notice though it that there is no longer the possibility in 2024 to attach a tripod to the bottom as with previous models.
Others reported the same. I'm guessing they had some issues with the mount breaking, but this is a big omission!
@@ttl_channel yeah it is a big ommision, how the fuck do they expect us to ensure we wont drop the whole thing with out the capability to attach even a wrist strap....
I am very frustrated as i just received my powered selfie stick. The two aspects of this that were important to me were the battery and the threaded bottom. I use this to document my processes at work and wanted to mount it onto a clamp mount. I have just learned that the new model doesnt have the thread on the bottom so now i have to go seek out a totally different mounting hardware.
I can’t believe they removed the tripod mount - it’s a critical feature in my opinion.
Now I’m scrambling to work out how to mount this thing. I’m not doing g anything fancy or complicated - stationary and likely just straight vertical.
Is the charging passthrough in the sense that you can connect a powerbank to the stick and charge both the stick and the camera?
I assume the chargeport on the stick does not forward the data-connection to the camera?
The d-ring is a good idea for security etc. Thanks!
For the price I think this is the stick to go for. Maybe insert another stick in the bottom for longer reach?
Thanks for pointing out the cable connection is a good thing due to the two benifits, loving it.
Battery test is great. I assume the stick is keeping the internal battery charged while emptying itself for 160 minutes?
Mine is coming later this week and this video made me extra sure I bought the right set.
I ordered both the standard stick as the powered stick. Should give me like three options : use one, use the other, use both, depending on situation and need.
One warning: some viewers have commented that the newer version of the PSS no longer has a 1/4" mount on the base.
Nice review. But when I heard "Power Selfie Stick" I was hoping to see Insta360 release some sort of powered extension/retraction feature. Something you can mount on a bike, extend mid-ride, make a short video and retract immediately without having to stop.
Now that would be cool!
Your onto something there 😅
one thing that you might not know is that if you have more than 1 ( i have 3 ) that you can plug in one charger to the charge port then the output of the head into the charge port of another and so on... it works great
Very informative video and thanks for the reminder that it is not water proof.
Does the usb cable need to be connected to operate the camera from the selfie stick controls?
Yes, without the cable connected, there is no charging and no control.
Hi, thanks for the review, but have you found a replacement usb-c 2 usb-c lead that will work the camera from the selfie stick controls, i have lost mine and there isn't a replacement on the insta website??? And i haven't found one that will work the buttons on the stick.
Sorry, I have no info on this (still have the original). I would have assumed it’s a standard USB-C, but I just tested a couple of other cables and only the original cable works. Hope you can find one…let me know!
Hello again - I have some good news and some even better news regarding the USB-C cable.
First the good news: there is a company I have been talking to (www.xmount360.com) who make Insta360 accessories and they have their own version of the USB-C cable, that actually looks better than the original - check it out here: www.xmount360.com/buy/p/usb-c-cable-for-insta360-selfie-stick
...and the better news: they gave me a 50% off coupon code (TTL-USB-50).
Cheers!
How much would you say it reduces the "weatherproofness"? Could you use the stick while skiing for example?
I guess it depends how good a skier you are! If you were to wipe out, it wouldn't be pretty with the power selfie stick attached, but as long as you stay upright (and are not skiing through a blizzard) it should be fine.
@@ttl_channelthx! You are conserned more about the camera or the stick? I assume the usb port becomes the weak spot
Always the camera! Yes, I would think the USB port is the weak spot.
when Will it work with the new dual 1” 360 edition?
I bought this thinking it would work with it, and currently it doesn’t!
Not sure if or when that is planned.
Just need to update the firmware. I'm using it currently no problem.
great review brother!
Is this compatible with the RS 1 inch edition ? also if your battery of the camera it'self is charged will the battery of the stick be used up or can it kick in automatically when the battery
cameras battery is used up or is it manually turned on to charge
very useful video thanks. Does the remote works with Go Pro??
The power bank will charge a GoPro but the remote is not compatible.
Very informative video! Do you know if the power selfie stick can be attached to the 3rd Person Bike Handlebar Mount?
The power selfie stick has a 1/4” tripod mount on the base. For clamping you could use something like the Ulanzi clamp - amzn.to/3YydMLt
That was a fun way to do a battery life test, cheers for the info 👍
Glad you enjoyed it
Thanks for this, really helped my decision making. Great video.
Just one word of caution - apparently Insta360 has removed the 1/4" mount in the base of the handle from the newest version.
8:23 "...let's see what happens...." What happens is the camera will operate continuously until the selfie stick battery is fully discharged, then the camera will stop. At that point the internal camera battery will not show use or discharge. In other words this selfie stick does NOT add to the cameras' CONTINUOUS internal battery run time; it substitutes the selfie sticks' battery IN PLACE OF the internal camera battery. In fact you can remove the camera's internal battery and get the same CONTINUOUS run time. The total continuous run time can be extended by adding additional batteries to the charge port of the selfie stick, however when operating the camera from any source of external power the camera will not use power from the internal battery. It would have been nice to know that from this review, but better yet it would be nicer if the camera would consume all available power without operator intervension. In other words consume both batteries without stopping.
it does have another function to your kit that you never mentioned . If you screw the waterproof extension you have to the battery selfie stick, albeit the heaver end is the furthest away it gives you drone like footage in places you can not fly a drone, Shopping malls extra , Thanks for the video and the run through, Ray K UK YNWA.
Great idea! I recently got the extended selfie stick and am just starting to experiment with it.
Does quick capture work by pressing the record button on the stick while the camera is off ?
Just tested - NO, it does not.
my opinion it is the best accesories... must buuy ... think only 2 things 1. you dont need buy the remote control . 2. you dont need buy extra batteris ;) amazing.
Thanks for sharing and for watching
Awesome review, thank you for doing this!
Thank you sir for your video ,exactly the information I was looking for! 👏🏻
Glad it was helpful! Be warned that many viewers are reporting that the new version of the power selfie stick apparently no longer has a 1/4" tripod mount.
I lost the Power Selfie Stick cable from my Insta360 X3, I've already tested some cables and none of them work. I'm even thinking of buying another one just because of the cable. Have you tested it with another cable to see if it works?
Yes, check out this video (th-cam.com/video/8BJGmwsl0ZE/w-d-xo.html), you will find a link in the description.
great video comparison and especially the conclusion.... excellent things to contemplate before purchase
Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching.
While powering the stick, will the stick still change the camera at the same time?
I can confirm that the the stick will charge while charging the camera, but I have not done any endurance test and I'm not sure that is good for a power-bank.
@@ttl_channel Ya, that would be good to know.
Thank you
Pls provide the link or name of D link you use for wristband of this stick ! thanks in advance
Sure thing - amzn.to/3lGPhP4
Nice video. Thanks from Brazil.
will this work with an x4
Yes, although you might find that the included USB cable is a bit too short (unless they have updated it). There is a good alternative from Xmount360 (www.xmount360.com/buy/p/usb-c-cable-for-insta360-selfie-stick).
Also, just so you are aware, it appears that the newest version of the power selfie stick no longer has the 1/4” mount on the base.
Thanks a lot for the review!
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching.
How far does the selfie stick extend?
3 meters (10 feet)
Very helpfull video, thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
Is there built in gps thanks 🙏
No GPS. If you want GPS, you need the GPS Remote. FYI, I will be doing a comparison test between the old GPS remote and the new one within the next few weeks.
After having it awhile hows it doing
I actually rarely use it. In all honesty, a spare battery and a travel charger are probably a better purchase.
@@ttl_channel that’s cool that’s exactly what I did to start off
Thank you so much for your review sir.
You are welcome - thanks for watching.
@@ttl_channel th-cam.com/video/R3JTs7xd2Jk/w-d-xo.htmlsi=MdcTJGoBZhZwS1lz&t=197 today i am received it. but under my selfie stick not have hole for setup on triport like you / it so sad
FYI: I lost the short usb-c cable, can't find a replacement to fully function like the stock stick but only to provide power to camera. Try a few cables but none of them works the same way. The cable costs $3 but you pay $15 for shipping to US. Has anyone got same problem?
I assumed it was a standard USB-C. Will have to check when I get a chance.
@@ttl_channel I just found the right cable that fully functions. It's part of Sabrent enclosure, probably 0.5" longer and a bit thicker than stock one. I'm happy with it, don't have to get from China.
There is a company I have been talking to (www.xmount360.com) who make Insta360 accessories and they have their own version of the USB-C cable, that actually looks better than the original - check it out here: www.xmount360.com/buy/p/usb-c-cable-for-insta360-selfie-stick
They also gave me a 50% off coupon code (TTL-USB-50).
Thank you
You're welcome - thanks for watching
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good review
Glad you enjoyed it
Great review. Very informative!
Thanks for watching!
When you turn it off and turn it back on, is the camera still in the last mode you were in?
Yes
Buyers beware!
The Power selfie stick in the Insta360 Accessory Shop as well as on Amazon does NOT! have the 1/4 inch screw adapter at the bottom anymore. This reduces the versatility of the stick even further IMO. A major minus point for me.
I can’t believe they did that - makes no sense.
@@ttl_channel I believe the screw adapter at the bottom must have broken off due to its weak design when some users attached another selfie (extension) stick to it. Rather than reinforcing the bottom part of the stick, they removed the 1/4 inch female adaptor altogether and turned this otherwise useful stick into just another half-as*ed design. Being able to attach just a small tripod to the bottom would have made the power stick an ideal option for shooting lengthy time-lapse videos and taking advantage of the stick's battery.
Is it invisible ? Can it be mounted to a bike with the pgytech bike mount ?
Yes and yes. Invisibility is the same as with the standard selfie stick. The included USB cable is also very short, so it stays out of sight in the stitch line. For mounting, there is a 1/4" tripod bush in the base, just like the regular selfie stick.
@@ttl_channel OK, thanks … thinkin about to buy one to use on my e-bike for recording highlights on my daytrips. I usually have 2 spare batteries with me … this selfie stick could be a nice addition !
Keep in mind that the power selfie stick needs a cable attached to the camera (for charging and remote operation) and your setup is then no longer weather-resistant. You may want to also consider the GPS Action remote - see my latest review video: th-cam.com/video/oIShdvLh4qQ/w-d-xo.html
@@ttl_channel Yes, I have the GPS action remote and it works fine. I recently purchased 2 spare batteries so I think I may have enough recording time for highlighting recordings during a 8-hour drive.
Take into account that you're “charging” the battery at the same time you’re using it, making it life shorter.
Nice
Thanks, and thanks for watching
Total 6400 mah, logically it should last 3.5x. But you are showing only 2.7x only 😢
Personally id prefer a smaller stick, and just carry a power bank in my backpack.
I have to admit, I rarely use the power selfie stick
@@ttl_channel the thing that does look good though is that magnetic selfie stick strap release thing they have just come up with
Super disappointed mine just arrived with no 1/4" attachment option.
I have heard that from several viewers. Don't understand why they would do that.
Same 🙄 I would have not bought this if I would know it beforehand.
audio too LOW !!!!!!!
2 extra waterproof batteries are better for me..
the after care from this company is appalling to put it kindly
I have found them to be very responsive when I have questions, but I have not needed to test a warranty claim yet.
Does the charging cord get in the way of the footage/pictures?
No, the included charging cord is very short and stays nicely in the stitch-line between the lenses, and stays invisible.
Am I the only person in the world who noticed that the stick from the video IS DIFFERENT from the stick that is being sold worldwide at the very moment?
The actual stick DOES NOT have 1/4 screw on the base (bottom). Even manual has been changed: there IS NO screw whole on the base, you can't attach the tripod!
res.insta360.com/static/3facf8bdf7a17f225af4ae2e92ef55d6/Slice5.jpg
Whereas the stick on the video has the screw. I guess that insta360 is actually selling the product that is DIFFERENT from what was sent for the review.
Wow! That’s strange. Just to be clear, Insta360 did not send me the stick - I purchased it myself on Amazon (but making sure it was the original from Insta360).