Waterproof, it has a screen!, a bigger battery, USB-c....All the things we asked for and extra software magic from version 1. You’ve been staring at too many cameras for too long. I’d call it a great upgrade. Love your channel by the way.
You say "all the things *we* asked for...". I say that "what *we* were asking for" was a better sensor than the One X to deliver improved image quality and detail. We didn't get it with the One R and at the second opportunity Insta360 still haven't delivered. I understand Bens frustration.
It's all academic. The bottom line, it isn't going to get me to retire my X and open a new chapter with the X2. If my X is ever damaged beyond repair, or finally craps out, I'll replace it with the X2. As far as the post-editing modes, all of them are very interesting, but how many times can you use them before they become tired and overused? They really put GoPro in a corner with the R, they should have worked to do the same with Ricoh's Z1.
A little screen, you still need your phone, USB C is not the end of the world not having that. The only big improvments are that it's waterproof (not much, maybe for rain or if you drop it) and the bigger battery.... I would change all of that for better sensor and more resolution.....
I love the ShotLab features, it's actually why I bought my ONE R - sooooooooo many COOL features with no editing! I updated the app and saw the new features are for both ONE R and ONE X2😍. Seems mostly a hardware difference between R and X2, that battery and screen look nice
I just updated my app and saw that ONE X can now use more of the shot lab effects, including Clone Trail and even the new Ghost Town one. And it seems all of the new ones support ONE R too. It's pretty impressive how fast Insta360 comes out with app updates actually compared to GoPro
Thank you SO MUCH for providing an fair, unbiased and totally honest review. It’s so rare unfortunately; most reviewers hype products in exchange for favors from the manufacturers. It gives you real credibility. 👍
Thanks for the review! I've never had a 360 camera, but the stabilisation of this cam looks killer. I first heard about the invisible selfie stick from Insta360 so the marketing works😂 Honestly i'm pretty lazy so I'd probably use the steady cam and pano features to cut down on editing, dont hate
I am in the same mindset as you. My only experience with 360 is a few trips with an old Samsung 360 camera. I loved it. The Insta 360 X2 for me is nice because I am not in love with the thought of editing for several hours. The footage should be impressive enough for everyone that doesn't want to be a pro.
It's not hate, it's pointing out they have put the old camera in a new body, added some exclusive software features, then marketing it and pricing it as if everything is brand new when only 25% of it is new.
I've been watching ONE X2 reviews all day, some other reviews show pureshot in lowlight and night looks better than one x. I'm really curious about the audio too. Will you do another review? Would be great to see some more actual footage ; )
Ben, the go to guy for all things 360! I have been waiting for your review. You are the one expert who informs without being arrogant or condescending. PLUS, I love the humor in your vids. Thank you and keep doing what you are doing. We ALL appreciate your work!!
Your dentist rang and wants a word with you! Really super appreciate the honesty here that you’ve presented so well, regarding several aspects consumers should be aware of. Awesome overview of the new camera! And inner views and other views! 👍👍
I am a simple person. I see Ben Claremont's video, I click But about the OneX2 I am not super disappointed. Well maybe yes, they did not make it a massive upgrade. Even I was expecting some jump up in resolution. I was hoping for at least 6.5 K AT LEAST. But it is not a bad camera in terms of updates, they did better in a LOT of other things. But lets pray that Insta360 can update the resolution if enough people ask for it. But I can't wait until your video comparing all the 360 cameras that are good. January 1st CAN'T WAIT!!! Lets see how the order changed!!
I like how you stated it's not a major upgrade upfront in the Start. I wish this had 5k 60fps atleast. In many ways this seems like what GoPro did with max - similar resolution with some updates like the hero mode / steady cam mode.
I was wondering where you've been all day long yesterday !!! ;D Many thanks for the "much" awaited review, and may I add the ONE review I wanted to hear. Cheers
Hey, Ben. I bought the X2 as my first-ever 360 camera, and you could say I'm a happy camper. Never thought I'd spend so much on any camera in general, but I am enjoying new ways to share my experiences and just have fun taking unique photos. Love your collection of Tiny Planet shots on the wall!
People literally worship every new camera that comes out and think that it is the best thing since sliced bread. Very refreshing to see a person they respect talk some common sense into them.
Thank you Ben, for this awesome review. I own the One X and it´s now clear to me that no need yet to upgrade. Congrats on 100k, you are definitely entertaining with your content 👏🏼
Omg thanks, finally, someone said it, I'm sick of the "invisibile selfie stick" marketing I did had that with the Samsung 360 before insta360 even existed.
Waterproof and being less reliant on the app when shooting is enough to warrant the upgrade for me. Also, while I get where you are coming from with limiting some software features to the newer cameras I don't have an ethical problem with that because when you buy the camera you are also buying the software. What I do think would be smart though is for Insta360 to let you upgrade your software for a reasonable price. I mean I'd probably be willing to spend twenty, or thirty dollars to gain access to the new features and it's reasonable for them to be able to recoup ongoing development costs.
Thank you Ben for the honesty, I feel the same way about their marketing wonders, and after hearing your thoughts, I think I won't upgrade from my beloved One X, until something really new comes out from them :)
Great review! Thanks a million! I was thinking about upgrading my ONE R, but after this, I'm going to hold off and see what the X3 brings to the table!
Liked your unbiased review, atleast they should have increased still image resolution, and kept charging port open without that flap, it will be quite inconvenient using while charging!
Great video! But there are many things that I don't agree. I saw other reviews and the image quality improved quite a lot, especially in coloring and bitrate. They also improved the lenses, not exact same material as R or X. If you compare with other cameras like one r, one x and gopro Max you can clearly see the difference in the bitrate, there are some reviewers testing it on mountain bike and the details on X2 are much better
Agree with you on the price - it's really weirdly priced against the OneR. Appreciate that some might like one form factor over another, but from a pure price/capability point of view it's an odd choice.
Absolutely on point re the questionable ethics with their effects. I bought into Insta360 initially, right up to and including the One X and the 360 GO, but as soon as I got wind of the _questionable_ restrictions, my money stayed in my pocket. I’ve seen _dozens upon dozens_ of folks adopting the same mindset. How regrettable. The auto-waterproof status is really appealing (game changer for what I do) but once the trust is damaged, well, it’s damaged. Their solution would be an apology, a change of stance and let’s all move forward. How refreshing would that be 😁🤩🤞
THANK YOU BEN. I watched a few other X2 videos first, but yours perfectly encapsulated what I was thinking... that I already have a One X and waterproof housing, etc, so there's no compelling reasons to get the X2
@@danieljefford6497 thanks to Ben adding chapters I jumped to the conclusion and his summary which captures the essence of his review beautifully. The technical details of the new cam have already been captured in other videos but Ben's seems unbiased and honest.
The ethics issue is a big one for me. I had the X and had no issues with it, but I wanted some of the new features that as you stated were available for a short time to the X before they changed the apps. There's no reason at all why the new features in the shot lab are limited to the X2 other than greed to get people to upgrade to the X2. Well it finally worked. I sold my X on eBay and paid the difference to upgrade to the X2. It is a better camera for a lot of reasons (which you covered) but their business practices need to be improved in order to maintain customer loyalty. Basically they're saying that you have to upgrade (even if there's no logical reason to do so) in order to get the new features. Also, waiting 2 years for the X2 from the X and there aren't any upgrades to the camera? Shame on them. In 1 or 2 years they'll be at it again with the X3--but hopefully they'll release the 8K version (of course after releasing the R2 with 8K 9 months before the X3). Insane...
Not just ethics it’s environmental. Like a lot of business models, they are creating waste by pushing people to upgrade when they really shouldn’t need to, especially when there is no physical reason to do so and it’s just firmware/software. All the techs companies are guilty of this and it’s shameful.
@@AlphaNovemberHotel651 Agree about the environment impact from these upgrade strategies. They should offer a software upgrade path for original One X owners to access the new features, that way, they make money and reduce the e-waste.
12.30 amazing for mentioning it mate!!!! It is unethical not giving previous owners firmware simple updates such as shot labs! Best insta 360 one x 2 video on TH-cam
'Shouldn't upgrade' from One X REALLY depends on your usage scenario I think - my main use is outdoors, esp snow and near water. Using a case is really annoying and stitch lines suffer. As well as the screen I believe this also has voice control so no more dreadful remote controller. Bigger battery...again snow/outdoors use, yes please. Hopefully you won't need Insta's proprietary cable to dump footage etc to an iPhone any more either. For my needs as a One X owner, selling the One X plus accessories at a decent price makes this a totally worthwhile upgrade - better features and screen visibility =time/stress saved, less damage risk (hopefully) and less stuff to carry around/lose adds up to an upgrade here.
I don't even use 360 camera and i second that. In many cases, when traveling i only get 10 seconds to shoot. Because i am under a huge backpack, and every second i stand shooting tourist group go away from me at maximum walking speed. and i will need to catch up or they will ruin the shot. Having just the camera ready for anything is priceless in that case.
The lazy ass @mattih Matti Haapoja just made a payed review of this camera and after watching this you realise the difference between a legit review and payed one, also seems many big youtubers are overrated, great work bro keep it up
I didn't even bother watching that one. When the cam came out, I specifically chose to watch videos of people who have years of experience using 360 and action cams. They'd know better like you've seen in this video
Ben, after seeing a ton of reviews on the One X2 since yesterday that just gush how "absolutely amazing and perfect" this 360 camera is (despite the obvious elephant in the room regarding specs), all I can say is that you, as always, provide an opinion that consumers can 100% trust. Not that I have the same opinion as you (I do), but to also provide truth to the advertising and marketing of all the cam companies, not just Arashi Vision, is simply fantastic and appreciated. Now, GoPro typically provides a reduced bundle price or give a price reduction on their products most holiday seasons; I wonder if Arashi Vision will do the same? If they do, I'll be using your link in the description to buy the One X2! Thanks for all you do, Ben, and we look forward to your full review!
As a gopro max owner I am planning to upgrade to the X2. The max might do better at strait action video but the hdr, raw video and photo modes make it a compelling buy.
Thanks Ben, you saved me $429. I love my One R and was going to buy the One X 2 under the assumption that I was going to get some great new features. You consistently provide the most honest and thorough analysis of 360 products and content. Keep up the good work.
Agree totally with you Ben, I have most of the Insta360 cameras but will not be adding this to my camera bag. Excellent choice if you don't own a 360 camera but no wow feature to make me want to upgrade. Very fair and honest review.
Is the limitation of the resolution due to microSD write speeds? I have the One X and I am not upgrading because I get all the Story mode AI shots on it. I've made a video on how to get One R functions on the One X.
Hey Ben, thank you for another excellent, unbiased and insight-packed video. 🙏🏻 I personally am very disappointed: just like you, I was expecting to see a major step up in image quality allowing for better indoor and low light footage. What a let down... also, the audio sounds better but the improvements could/should have been more significant IMHO. I guess I should thank Insta360 as I now have no hesitation skipping buying this device. Keep up the great work! Cheers trom London, Christophe
By the way, excellent thoughts about the invisible selfie stick / marketing spill and the very topic of ethics. Spot on. I wonder why you are the only top 360 youtuber mentioning this.
Thank you for making a point on how ethical it is to restrict access of certain software features to perfectly capable older cameras. Today they released an update to the app and now OneX has access to some of the effects and hopefully to all of them in the future.
Best review by far, actually honest and not falling for the marketing. The only reason I thought about upgrading for a split second was because it is water proof and can be a pain using the case. Hopefully in another 12 months or so there will be a one x3 worthy of spending my dough.
@@linx.mxrris8008 The lenses are a bit far apart which causes stitching issues. They say with 360 cams you can just record and not worry about where its pointing but I always have to be conscious not to put a subject between the lenses because they'll get distorted. The only reason I would consider the the One X2 is if the stitching is better because lens gap is smaller. I might not ever use the modular functions of the One R.
Thanks for the honest review. Those companies are getting more greedy everyday. I still use the one x with the older one r app that allows those lab shots 😀 Congrats on the 100k 👏
More greedy how? If you don't want it don't buy it. I think the fact you don't need a waterproof case plus longer battery life in itself represents a cost saving. Not what you hoped for and greedy aren't the same thing.
@@dobbatron The one r new has very similar internals as the older one x. But they blocked all the new app features and claimed it was because of hardware limitations. Stopping support for the previous model once the new one is out and try to force customers to upgrade with false statements is very bad
@@fanis848 yes you can open one x *.insv files with older one 4 version. Not available in the store but you can find the apk (android) if you googled it
Placed the order yesterday, found your video today, canceled the order after watching the whole thing. So refreshing to have somebody really talk about the issues. Cheers
Insta360 is just doing what Apple is doing, releasing a new 360 camera/phone with no real upgrades or improvements while removing some essential items. You're right Ben, there are complaints in the comment section alright.
I only own an ipad but Apple release updates for as long as the hardware supports it - often 4 to 5 years where you get new features. The new hardware they release is much power powerful than android, useful if maybe you edit on your phone - like some journalists etc
Thanks Ben! I was shocked this a.m. when I awoke to hear they really didn't do much different with this new camera of there's. Minor changes, seems to me, hanging in there, until someone else comes out with the next 360 Camera with a Wow factor. Thanks for your candid comparison regarding their old One X and the R.
Thanks Ben, this was the Most Credible review of the One X2, and I've been watching a lot. Sad for no substantial upgrades, but Happy my One X is still competitive... mixed emotions.
they shouldve just made this a step up and still sell the one x at a reduced cost. this is a fix of the one x, although good, its still not budget friendly. we need a good budget 360 below $300.
Who would buy the One X2 if the One X was available at a knock down price? How would they fund the development of the next camera if their profits are reduced?
@@geekinthegarden3927 if a person is buying the one x and sees that the x2 is waterproof, that can lead people to buy the x2 rather. if they reduce the price they can get more buyers and make more profit due to more sales, than having the prices that high.
I dont agree. The photo/sound/stiching quality and stabilization of the One X2 is better than the regular one X and one R. Yesterday i have watched the reviews of 360rumors and creator up and they adressed quite some positive things about the X2. The ai editing for virtual tours is awsome. The Z1 images are slightly more detailed but it takes more time to edit them to get similar results.
Dude those camera manufactors are limited by what chips are on the market and what's technically possible. For now we have to stick with 4K 60 in the consumer world
@@whatiship89 but qoocam 8k which was released 2 years ago can do 8k @ 30fps and 4k @ 120fps for similar price. It has just terrible software. If that camera had insta360′s software, that wouldve been perfect.
lens guard doesnt work for me .. makes the vdo blurry with reflection . if the len guard has scratches .. will show clearly in the vdo . also it's super hard to take out, i scratched my camera trying to take the guards out
I appreciate you keeping it real, Ben. I'm genuinely pissed that Insta360 took away the workaround you came up with. Your review was one of the ones I was looking for but TH-cam was burying it amid the tons of reviews out now, many of them by reviewers of standard photography gear with just casual use of 360 gear. Looking forward to your 100k sub video. EDIT: After going through the comments, looks like Insta360 is making the creative effects available to the One X too. Good on you Insta360. Eating my humble pie now.
I'll be sure to let you know what I think when mine comes in Wednesday. As this is my first 360 camera I can only imagine I will be completely thrilled.
Thanks for sharing your honest thoughts, both the good and the bad...very refreshing. Must admit I was impressed with Insta’s hype. 360 is something I’m seriously considering to record video of our travels (if/when COVID restrictions end). It’ll take care of trying to decide where to point the camera and allow the viewer to choose...was in SYD earlier this year and just so much going on around the Opera House I KNOW I was missing something in order to catch something else! As a matter of interest, how good is the GPS accessory? Does it plot the various locations on, say, a Google map? or just a squiggly line overlay on the video? The promo shot is a little vague. Thanks again for sharing and looking forward to seeing more. Take care and catch you later. Peter
Great review, I want a new 360 camera for still photography/virtual tours, but you've still convinced me to get the Theta Z1, just need to get saving lol.
I agree. It is the same stuff with exception of you not having completely blown out skies! I gave the old one x to someone else so I only bought this one as a replacement .
thank you Mr. Claremont for providing these to learn , I have the one x 2 the go 2 and Sony a72 and a few go pro 8 w media mods , I really have learned off of the content you bless us with
The only review I was waiting for, all the other video/photo youtubers really dont know what they are talking about ! Thank you brother, its thanks to you that I discovered 360 photos and video and that I make money thanks to it
I just bought it as my my first 360 camera too, makes it easy to film lazy TH-cam content haha 😂. Maybe not worth an upgrade from the one R and one X but good for the first one.
great video, i agree. insta 360 is great with effects on the apps. i wish they would not keep one from being able to use one or the other depending on your camera either
Hi Ben, love your channel and reviews a lot!! And agree, this new camera is not a differentiator and not really an upgrade to eg the one r or the gopro max.
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Waterproof, it has a screen!, a bigger battery, USB-c....All the things we asked for and extra software magic from version 1. You’ve been staring at too many cameras for too long. I’d call it a great upgrade. Love your channel by the way.
Def agree....as I wrote above somewhere, depending on your usage case it's a solid upgrade.....also stuff he didn't mention like voice control.
You say "all the things *we* asked for...". I say that "what *we* were asking for" was a better sensor than the One X to deliver improved image quality and detail. We didn't get it with the One R and at the second opportunity Insta360 still haven't delivered. I understand Bens frustration.
@@RikkyTang upgrade? Laughs out very loud
It's all academic. The bottom line, it isn't going to get me to retire my X and open a new chapter with the X2. If my X is ever damaged beyond repair, or finally craps out, I'll replace it with the X2. As far as the post-editing modes, all of them are very interesting, but how many times can you use them before they become tired and overused? They really put GoPro in a corner with the R, they should have worked to do the same with Ricoh's Z1.
A little screen, you still need your phone, USB C is not the end of the world not having that. The only big improvments are that it's waterproof (not much, maybe for rain or if you drop it) and the bigger battery.... I would change all of that for better sensor and more resolution.....
I love the ShotLab features, it's actually why I bought my ONE R - sooooooooo many COOL features with no editing! I updated the app and saw the new features are for both ONE R and ONE X2😍. Seems mostly a hardware difference between R and X2, that battery and screen look nice
Hey Charlotte. Quick question. Can the One R do the 9 shot bracketed HDR Photo that Ben talks about after the update? Thx 👍
Not wanting to sound needy, but I've been waiting for Ben's review of the X2 since this morning.
Same!
I just updated my app and saw that ONE X can now use more of the shot lab effects, including Clone Trail and even the new Ghost Town one. And it seems all of the new ones support ONE R too. It's pretty impressive how fast Insta360 comes out with app updates actually compared to GoPro
Thank you SO MUCH for providing an fair, unbiased and totally honest review. It’s so rare unfortunately; most reviewers hype products in exchange for favors from the manufacturers. It gives you real credibility. 👍
Pure straight talk - no overhype like other channels! Ben’s analysis and insight is 💯valuable.
Thanks for the review! I've never had a 360 camera, but the stabilisation of this cam looks killer. I first heard about the invisible selfie stick from Insta360 so the marketing works😂 Honestly i'm pretty lazy so I'd probably use the steady cam and pano features to cut down on editing, dont hate
I am in the same mindset as you.
My only experience with 360 is a few trips with an old Samsung 360 camera.
I loved it.
The Insta 360 X2 for me is nice because I am not in love with the thought of editing for several hours.
The footage should be impressive enough for everyone that doesn't want to be a pro.
It's not hate, it's pointing out they have put the old camera in a new body, added some exclusive software features, then marketing it and pricing it as if everything is brand new when only 25% of it is new.
Thanks a millions for your honest reviews. I really enjoyed all the comments.
And here's the only review that matters
I've been watching ONE X2 reviews all day, some other reviews show pureshot in lowlight and night looks better than one x. I'm really curious about the audio too. Will you do another review? Would be great to see some more actual footage ; )
Yep more coming soon
Ben, the go to guy for all things 360! I have been waiting for your review. You are the one expert who informs without being arrogant or condescending. PLUS, I love the humor in your vids. Thank you and keep doing what you are doing. We ALL appreciate your work!!
We really missed you! Your 360 videos are the best :)
Ditto
This is the review I was waiting for. I will not buy this camera, but I am happy they released it. So we could get another video from Ben :)
I’m just happy they’re continuing this form factor, won’t upgrade my One X yet but maybe when the X3 comes along...
thanks so much for the honesty here!!! I really enjoy your reviews!
The stitching is top notch on this one.
Your dentist rang and wants a word with you!
Really super appreciate the honesty here that you’ve presented so well, regarding several aspects consumers should be aware of. Awesome overview of the new camera!
And inner views and other views! 👍👍
Insta just released an update for the app. Most of the labs featured of the one r and one x2 are now available also one the one x
That is the reason I made the switch from Gopro to insta
This channel is the ONLY 360 channel I'll watch. Hands down the best 360 anything!
I am a simple person. I see Ben Claremont's video, I click
But about the OneX2 I am not super disappointed. Well maybe yes, they did not make it a massive upgrade. Even I was expecting some jump up in resolution. I was hoping for at least 6.5 K AT LEAST. But it is not a bad camera in terms of updates, they did better in a LOT of other things. But lets pray that Insta360 can update the resolution if enough people ask for it.
But I can't wait until your video comparing all the 360 cameras that are good. January 1st CAN'T WAIT!!! Lets see how the order changed!!
Thanks Ben for the straight to the point and upfront review once again. Congrats on the 100k+ subscribers.
Cheers Tony 🍻
Great video Ben - very insightful. As a oneX owner, I was about to put it on eBay and upgrade........ Now I think I'll wait 😉
I love how you are straight up with us on these cameras… This is why you are my go to guy for camera reviews. 😎👍🏻
Dude, I love your honest review on this. This is why I always wait to see your reviews on products. Thanks
Congratulations on reaching 100K!🎆🎇🥳🎊🎉🎈🍹
I like how you stated it's not a major upgrade upfront in the Start. I wish this had 5k 60fps atleast. In many ways this seems like what GoPro did with max - similar resolution with some updates like the hero mode / steady cam mode.
I was wondering where you've been all day long yesterday !!! ;D Many thanks for the "much" awaited review, and may I add the ONE review I wanted to hear. Cheers
Hey, Ben. I bought the X2 as my first-ever 360 camera, and you could say I'm a happy camper. Never thought I'd spend so much on any camera in general, but I am enjoying new ways to share my experiences and just have fun taking unique photos. Love your collection of Tiny Planet shots on the wall!
People literally worship every new camera that comes out and think that it is the best thing since sliced bread. Very refreshing to see a person they respect talk some common sense into them.
Great breakdown.
it is like apple they release new products with just minor upgrades
Ben is the authority on 360 cams, in case some of you didn't know!
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Thank you Ben, for this awesome review. I own the One X and it´s now clear to me that no need yet to upgrade. Congrats on 100k, you are definitely entertaining with your content 👏🏼
Omg thanks, finally, someone said it, I'm sick of the "invisibile selfie stick" marketing I did had that with the Samsung 360 before insta360 even existed.
Waterproof and being less reliant on the app when shooting is enough to warrant the upgrade for me. Also, while I get where you are coming from with limiting some software features to the newer cameras I don't have an ethical problem with that because when you buy the camera you are also buying the software. What I do think would be smart though is for Insta360 to let you upgrade your software for a reasonable price. I mean I'd probably be willing to spend twenty, or thirty dollars to gain access to the new features and it's reasonable for them to be able to recoup ongoing development costs.
Ben, Thank you for your videos the truth is what we all need. I was thinking about upgrading but after watching I’m keeping my R. Thanks man.
The most informative 360 camera review I've seen on TH-cam! 😍
Thank you Ben for the honesty, I feel the same way about their marketing wonders, and after hearing your thoughts, I think I won't upgrade from my beloved One X, until something really new comes out from them :)
Congrats on 100k!!!
Thanks!
You're the best reviewer for 360 bruh. Truthful and practical!
Great review! Thanks a million! I was thinking about upgrading my ONE R, but after this, I'm going to hold off and see what the X3 brings to the table!
Liked your unbiased review, atleast they should have increased still image resolution, and kept charging port open without that flap, it will be quite inconvenient using while charging!
Great video! But there are many things that I don't agree. I saw other reviews and the image quality improved quite a lot, especially in coloring and bitrate. They also improved the lenses, not exact same material as R or X. If you compare with other cameras like one r, one x and gopro Max you can clearly see the difference in the bitrate, there are some reviewers testing it on mountain bike and the details on X2 are much better
Thanks- well from my few tests so far, the difference hasn’t been huge. Will test further 👍
Thank you for the thorough breakdown of “marketing updates” with the new version. 👌👌
Now this is what I call a review. In depth +/- and good recommends with the reason(s) why. How have I not seen your channel before? Anyhoo, thanks.
Agree with you on the price - it's really weirdly priced against the OneR. Appreciate that some might like one form factor over another, but from a pure price/capability point of view it's an odd choice.
Absolutely on point re the questionable ethics with their effects. I bought into Insta360 initially, right up to and including the One X and the 360 GO, but as soon as I got wind of the _questionable_ restrictions, my money stayed in my pocket. I’ve seen _dozens upon dozens_ of folks adopting the same mindset. How regrettable. The auto-waterproof status is really appealing (game changer for what I do) but once the trust is damaged, well, it’s damaged. Their solution would be an apology, a change of stance and let’s all move forward. How refreshing would that be 😁🤩🤞
THANK YOU BEN. I watched a few other X2 videos first, but yours perfectly encapsulated what I was thinking... that I already have a One X and waterproof housing, etc, so there's no compelling reasons to get the X2
This is by far the best review of the insta360 One X2. Amazing job Ben!
Another great video. This is super helpful. Objective and comprehensive review. Thank you!
It's 17mins long and only uploaded 3mins ago!
@@danieljefford6497 thanks to Ben adding chapters I jumped to the conclusion and his summary which captures the essence of his review beautifully. The technical details of the new cam have already been captured in other videos but Ben's seems unbiased and honest.
I was shocked when you weren't on my feed this morning. Even a Facebook group I was following put up a missing poster wondering where you were.
I had the same feeling, I saw a couple of other reviews and was like, WHERE is BENNNN :)
Maybe because the reviews weren't so "Amazing", flattening and promoting buying the product it got moved to another timeslot
by far the best review on so many levels! great job Ben
Thanks for the honest review. Holding on my EVO.
this man is hearting comments by the second
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The ethics issue is a big one for me. I had the X and had no issues with it, but I wanted some of the new features that as you stated were available for a short time to the X before they changed the apps. There's no reason at all why the new features in the shot lab are limited to the X2 other than greed to get people to upgrade to the X2. Well it finally worked. I sold my X on eBay and paid the difference to upgrade to the X2. It is a better camera for a lot of reasons (which you covered) but their business practices need to be improved in order to maintain customer loyalty. Basically they're saying that you have to upgrade (even if there's no logical reason to do so) in order to get the new features. Also, waiting 2 years for the X2 from the X and there aren't any upgrades to the camera? Shame on them. In 1 or 2 years they'll be at it again with the X3--but hopefully they'll release the 8K version (of course after releasing the R2 with 8K 9 months before the X3). Insane...
Ive just sold my one x for that reason....
Is this not true for GoPro as well? It looks like an industry standard for me
Not just ethics it’s environmental. Like a lot of business models, they are creating waste by pushing people to upgrade when they really shouldn’t need to, especially when there is no physical reason to do so and it’s just firmware/software. All the techs companies are guilty of this and it’s shameful.
It people don't buy new cameras you loose the r & d funding and don't get awesome new cameras. And the managers don't get a new car every year...
@@AlphaNovemberHotel651 Agree about the environment impact from these upgrade strategies. They should offer a software upgrade path for original One X owners to access the new features, that way, they make money and reduce the e-waste.
Can we also get rid of the distortion in the post ??As in for times when you just wanna use it as wide angle lens
12.30 amazing for mentioning it mate!!!! It is unethical not giving previous owners firmware simple updates such as shot labs! Best insta 360 one x 2 video on TH-cam
'Shouldn't upgrade' from One X REALLY depends on your usage scenario I think - my main use is outdoors, esp snow and near water. Using a case is really annoying and stitch lines suffer. As well as the screen I believe this also has voice control so no more dreadful remote controller. Bigger battery...again snow/outdoors use, yes please. Hopefully you won't need Insta's proprietary cable to dump footage etc to an iPhone any more either. For my needs as a One X owner, selling the One X plus accessories at a decent price makes this a totally worthwhile upgrade - better features and screen visibility =time/stress saved, less damage risk (hopefully) and less stuff to carry around/lose adds up to an upgrade here.
I don't even use 360 camera and i second that. In many cases, when traveling i only get 10 seconds to shoot. Because i am under a huge backpack, and every second i stand shooting tourist group go away from me at maximum walking speed. and i will need to catch up or they will ruin the shot.
Having just the camera ready for anything is priceless in that case.
In winter weather my one x battery dies in 4-12 minutes, then I spent 50 minutes recharging it back up.
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The lazy ass @mattih Matti Haapoja just made a payed review of this camera and after watching this you realise the difference between a legit review and payed one, also seems many big youtubers are overrated, great work bro keep it up
I didn't even bother watching that one. When the cam came out, I specifically chose to watch videos of people who have years of experience using 360 and action cams. They'd know better like you've seen in this video
💯 !!
And that fake reviewer @authentech who does nothing but bash Gopro, your reviews are actually legit! Great job! Keep it up for sure!
@@ba553y that Matti video introduced me to insta360 😁
@@americantroy77 That's good to know. You now need to listen to the experts. It'll help.
Yes I was waiting for your video....Always Ben greatly unfolds & gives perfect review about the each camera !!! Thanks Ben !!!
Finally, an honest, real review..a bunch of popular TH-camrs were praising the "new" X2 but failed to mention there is not anything really new.
Ben, after seeing a ton of reviews on the One X2 since yesterday that just gush how "absolutely amazing and perfect" this 360 camera is (despite the obvious elephant in the room regarding specs), all I can say is that you, as always, provide an opinion that consumers can 100% trust. Not that I have the same opinion as you (I do), but to also provide truth to the advertising and marketing of all the cam companies, not just Arashi Vision, is simply fantastic and appreciated.
Now, GoPro typically provides a reduced bundle price or give a price reduction on their products most holiday seasons; I wonder if Arashi Vision will do the same? If they do, I'll be using your link in the description to buy the One X2! Thanks for all you do, Ben, and we look forward to your full review!
Thank you for this great review! I wonder if you would recommend the One X 2 as an upgrade for a GoPro Fusion (non Max) owner?
Yes definitely
As a gopro max owner I am planning to upgrade to the X2. The max might do better at strait action video but the hdr, raw video and photo modes make it a compelling buy.
Thanks Ben, you saved me $429. I love my One R and was going to buy the One X 2 under the assumption that I was going to get some great new features. You consistently provide the most honest and thorough analysis of 360 products and content. Keep up the good work.
Agree totally with you Ben, I have most of the Insta360 cameras but will not be adding this to my camera bag. Excellent choice if you don't own a 360 camera but no wow feature to make me want to upgrade. Very fair and honest review.
Is the limitation of the resolution due to microSD write speeds? I have the One X and I am not upgrading because I get all the Story mode AI shots on it. I've made a video on how to get One R functions on the One X.
That's cool.
Wicked
I think it’s due to phone processing power and 8K being too much to handle
Hey Ben, thank you for another excellent, unbiased and insight-packed video. 🙏🏻 I personally am very disappointed: just like you, I was expecting to see a major step up in image quality allowing for better indoor and low light footage. What a let down... also, the audio sounds better but the improvements could/should have been more significant IMHO. I guess I should thank Insta360 as I now have no hesitation skipping buying this device. Keep up the great work! Cheers trom London, Christophe
By the way, excellent thoughts about the invisible selfie stick / marketing spill and the very topic of ethics. Spot on. I wonder why you are the only top 360 youtuber mentioning this.
Thanks Christophe!
Thank you for making a point on how ethical it is to restrict access of certain software features to perfectly capable older cameras. Today they released an update to the app and now OneX has access to some of the effects and hopefully to all of them in the future.
Best review by far, actually honest and not falling for the marketing. The only reason I thought about upgrading for a split second was because it is water proof and can be a pain using the case.
Hopefully in another 12 months or so there will be a one x3 worthy of spending my dough.
I really wanna buy a 360 cam but i dont know if i should buy the one r or one x2
Same here
Same. I just got the One R but can still return it.
@@arson114 how is it?
@@linx.mxrris8008 The lenses are a bit far apart which causes stitching issues. They say with 360 cams you can just record and not worry about where its pointing but I always have to be conscious not to put a subject between the lenses because they'll get distorted. The only reason I would consider the the One X2 is if the stitching is better because lens gap is smaller. I might not ever use the modular functions of the One R.
@@linx.mxrris8008 Otherwise it's very good.
Thanks for the honest review. Those companies are getting more greedy everyday.
I still use the one x with the older one r app that allows those lab shots 😀
Congrats on the 100k 👏
More greedy how? If you don't want it don't buy it. I think the fact you don't need a waterproof case plus longer battery life in itself represents a cost saving. Not what you hoped for and greedy aren't the same thing.
i was wondering about those lab shots...so you just ust the one x with the one r app?
@@dobbatron The one r new has very similar internals as the older one x.
But they blocked all the new app features and claimed it was because of hardware limitations.
Stopping support for the previous model once the new one is out and try to force customers to upgrade with false statements is very bad
@@fanis848 yes you can open one x *.insv files with older one 4 version. Not available in the store but you can find the apk (android) if you googled it
The most honest review about one X2 good job bruv !!
Placed the order yesterday, found your video today, canceled the order after watching the whole thing. So refreshing to have somebody really talk about the issues. Cheers
"Still the king of 360 camera is Theta Z1" :)
Insta360 is just doing what Apple is doing, releasing a new 360 camera/phone with no real upgrades or improvements while removing some essential items. You're right Ben, there are complaints in the comment section alright.
I only own an ipad but Apple release updates for as long as the hardware supports it - often 4 to 5 years where you get new features. The new hardware they release is much power powerful than android, useful if maybe you edit on your phone - like some journalists etc
Thanks Ben! I was shocked this a.m. when I awoke to hear they really didn't do much different with this new camera of there's. Minor changes, seems to me, hanging in there, until someone else comes out with the next 360 Camera with a Wow factor. Thanks for your candid comparison regarding their old One X and the R.
You are the only channel to trust for the reviews about 360 cameras
I am buying it in March 2021 if the Gopro company don't release a better 360 camera by then. 😊
You don’t like the Insta360 one x2?
hoping insta360 do the "ethical" thing and have all the shot lab features available for the one x :D
Thanks Ben, this was the Most Credible review of the One X2, and I've been watching a lot. Sad for no substantial upgrades, but Happy my One X is still competitive... mixed emotions.
You are the most thorough 360 reviewer keep it up. Not getting this camera keeping my one x until 8k comes out.
they shouldve just made this a step up and still sell the one x at a reduced cost. this is a fix of the one x, although good, its still not budget friendly. we need a good budget 360 below $300.
Who would buy the One X2 if the One X was available at a knock down price? How would they fund the development of the next camera if their profits are reduced?
@@geekinthegarden3927 if a person is buying the one x and sees that the x2 is waterproof, that can lead people to buy the x2 rather. if they reduce the price they can get more buyers and make more profit due to more sales, than having the prices that high.
This sounds more like a marketing release than a product release. Disappointing. I'll be sticking with my One X and Z1 for a while.
Yes, I feel the same way! :)
Totally. It is so disappointing...
Yeah disappointed
Basically I agree.. it's like continuing an established product (line) with an updated revision... could have been named OneX Rev.2 ..
I dont agree. The photo/sound/stiching quality and stabilization of the One X2 is better than the regular one X and one R. Yesterday i have watched the reviews of 360rumors and creator up and they adressed quite some positive things about the X2. The ai editing for virtual tours is awsome. The Z1 images are slightly more detailed but it takes more time to edit them to get similar results.
Thanks for making this video.
Honest Review that was worth to wait for! The best review compared with other reviews in the market
Forget the higher resolution, i wanted at least 60fps at 5.7k.
Dude those camera manufactors are limited by what chips are on the market and what's technically possible. For now we have to stick with 4K 60 in the consumer world
@@whatiship89 but qoocam 8k which was released 2 years ago can do 8k @ 30fps and 4k @ 120fps for similar price. It has just terrible software. If that camera had insta360′s software, that wouldve been perfect.
lens guard doesnt work for me .. makes the vdo blurry with reflection . if the len guard has scratches .. will show clearly in the vdo . also it's super hard to take out, i scratched my camera trying to take the guards out
ok just wow. now that's the kind of review I wanna see/hear before buying my stuff. thank u bro.
The go to guy when it comes to 360 camera. The best and honest review. 👍
I appreciate you keeping it real, Ben. I'm genuinely pissed that Insta360 took away the workaround you came up with. Your review was one of the ones I was looking for but TH-cam was burying it amid the tons of reviews out now, many of them by reviewers of standard photography gear with just casual use of 360 gear. Looking forward to your 100k sub video.
EDIT: After going through the comments, looks like Insta360 is making the creative effects available to the One X too. Good on you Insta360. Eating my humble pie now.
I'll be sure to let you know what I think when mine comes in Wednesday. As this is my first 360 camera I can only imagine I will be completely thrilled.
Best honest review I have seen on this camera. Thanks.
Thanks for sharing your honest thoughts, both the good and the bad...very refreshing. Must admit I was impressed with Insta’s hype. 360 is something I’m seriously considering to record video of our travels (if/when COVID restrictions end). It’ll take care of trying to decide where to point the camera and allow the viewer to choose...was in SYD earlier this year and just so much going on around the Opera House I KNOW I was missing something in order to catch something else!
As a matter of interest, how good is the GPS accessory? Does it plot the various locations on, say, a Google map? or just a squiggly line overlay on the video? The promo shot is a little vague. Thanks again for sharing and looking forward to seeing more. Take care and catch you later. Peter
Great review, I want a new 360 camera for still photography/virtual tours, but you've still convinced me to get the Theta Z1, just need to get saving lol.
I agree. It is the same stuff with exception of you not having completely blown out skies! I gave the old one x to someone else so I only bought this one as a replacement .
thanks for the info on this, been thinking of getting a 360 camera to add to my gear for my Travel show. Don't have one yet.
thank you Mr. Claremont for providing these to learn , I have the one x 2 the go 2 and Sony a72 and a few go pro 8 w media mods , I really have learned off of the content you bless us with
The only review I was waiting for, all the other video/photo youtubers really dont know what they are talking about ! Thank you brother, its thanks to you that I discovered 360 photos and video and that I make money thanks to it
Creator Up also has a very nice review.
Nice review, I just bought this the other day. Seeing as how it's my first 360 camera I figured it was a good starting point as you said.
I just bought it as my my first 360 camera too, makes it easy to film lazy TH-cam content haha 😂. Maybe not worth an upgrade from the one R and one X but good for the first one.
great video, i agree. insta 360 is great with effects on the apps. i wish they would not keep one from being able to use one or the other depending on your camera either
Hi Ben, love your channel and reviews a lot!! And agree, this new camera is not a differentiator and not really an upgrade to eg the one r or the gopro max.