Second Chance Insta360 X5 Essentials Bundle

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Used for up to 3 months
Returned product in opened original packaging
Complete with undamaged accessories/parts

Pros and cons

According to our 360-degree camera expert

Sharp after cropping: you’ll still have sharp 2.7K videos for social media thanks to the 8K resolution.
Everything you need right away: you can get started right away thanks to the accessories in the Essentials Bundle.
Interchangeable lenses: you can replace the lens if it gets damaged, so you can record without lens guards.
Shorter recording time in the cold: you'll need to charge the camera more often when you record in the cold.

Description

Capture sharp social media footage with the Insta360 X5 Essentials Bundle. This 360-degree camera records in 8K resolution. That means you’ll still have sharp 2.7K videos after cropping for Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok. The Essentials Bundle includes an extra battery, a charging hub, a storage case, and a selfie stick. This way, you can get started right away. The camera removes the stick from the shot, so it looks like someone else is filming you. You can replace damaged lens glass, so distortions stay out of your footage.

Tips for using this product

Included by default

Manual
Standard lens guard
Selfie stick (114cm)
Lens protector
Battery (2x)
Charging hub
Storage bag

Key specs

	Viewing angle	360 °
	Type of image definition support	8K
	Built-in WiFi
	Shockproof
	Water-resistant

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Review is 10 out of 10.

Design

Review is 10 out of 10.

Options

Review is 10 out of 10.

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Our expert review

Razor-sharp 360 degree and action camera videos

Clear images thanks to large sensor
Long battery life of 3 hours
Versatile with InstaFrame function
No lens guards included with the Standard Bundle

The Insta360 X5 is a true all-in-one camera for the adventurous videographer. I find InstaFrame a useful new feature, where I record 360-degree and flat video images at the same time. I only miss the lens guards that protect the lenses from scratches.

High image quality The X5 has a larger image sensor than its predecessor, the X4. I take the camera with me during an indoor snowboarding lesson. There is little daylight here, but I notice while filming that the images still look clear and that they have little noise. I make 360-degree images in 8K resolution. The camera films everything around me, so I don't have to pay attention to my composition while snowboarding. For TikTok, I cut a 9:16 angle of view from the 360-degree images. After I crop the images, 2.7K videos remain for social media. These images are less sharp than 8K or 4K images, but it is fine for social media.

Design and battery life I think the longer battery life is an improvement compared to the X4. I film with this camera for about 3 hours in 5.7K resolution. When I record 8K 360-degree images, the battery only lasts 1.5 hours. The design of the camera is similar to its predecessors. While filming in 360 degrees, I swipe across the large screen to adjust the image or quickly change the recording mode. I do think it's a shame that the Standard Bundle doesn't include lens guards. The lenses are round and protrude, which makes me afraid that they will get damaged. The Essentials Bundle does include lens guards. The advantage is that you can replace the lenses of the X5 with a new pair if they get damaged.

Recording modes InstaFrame is a new feature of Insta360. With this, the camera simultaneously films 360-degree and flat action camera images. For example, I make a vlog for both Instagram and YouTube. I share the flat videos on social media immediately after filming, for example in my Instagram stories. The camera simultaneously films 360-degree images that I then carefully edit for an extensive vlog on YouTube. This way, I also show my surroundings in the video and switch between different angles.

Editing videos in the app I easily edit my videos in the Insta360 app. This works very quickly and is user-friendly. On the screen of my smartphone, I rotate the preview until I have found the desired image. If I add a 'key frame', the video continues from this image. This way, I can easily switch between what I see in front of and behind me.

Review by:
Nina. camera specialist.
Date:
24 April 2025
Translation:
Automatically translated from Dutch

Review is 6,4 out of 10.

Unique images, mediocre image quality

Little worry about whether you have a good frame
Software on the PC is decent
Camera works well, intuitive and responsive
Only objects within 3 meters are sharp. Software overprocessing creates an oil-paint effect on all images outside this range.

I bought this camera to capture footage from a unique perspective. Unfortunately, the image quality is comparable to the first iPhone and therefore really only usable for close-ups within 1-2 meters. The software processes the footage until it becomes a blur of colors that, from a distance, creates an illusion of what you've captured.

The 8K resolution covers the full 360 video (7680x3840). If you select a frame from this 360, for example, in portrait mode, a fraction of that resolution remains. Combine that with the heavy software processing, and the footage is only usable if you export fisheye footage with the subject close to the camera.

There are still some plus points: the camera is small and therefore easy to carry, the battery lasts a long time, and this kit gives you a second battery with a charging station. You have access to some controls such as shutter speed, ISO, and white balance, which you can use to improve the quality.

The glowing reviews you read everywhere should be taken with a grain of salt. Unfortunately, Coolblue doesn't allow me to add images to the review, so I can't show any examples. When I asked Insta360 about image quality, they said you should only shoot on a very clear day. My shot on a bright summer day under a canopy was supposedly taken in too dark a location. A summer day in the shade is already too dark. This means you can't read the text on a sign from 5 meters away, and you can't even identify objects 50 meters away.

Review by:
Haiko
Date:
27 August 2025
Translation:
Automatically translated from Dutch

Review is 8,0 out of 10.

Nice new gadget for underwater and on the

Nice and small and compact
Dimensions of the diving housing

I haven't really gotten into it yet, but it's promising

Review by:
Eric
Date:
26 August 2025
Translation:
Automatically translated from Dutch

Specifications

Product

Product
	Product number	963516
	Manufacturer code	2007161496
	Brand	Insta360
	Processing of your defect	Via Coolblue
	Old product returned for free

General properties

General properties
	MicroSD memory card version	MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
	Weight	200 g
	Color	Black
	Material	Plastic
	Memory card	MicroSD
	Expandable storage capacity up to	1000 GB
	Power supply type	Rechargeable battery
	Battery technology	Lithium-ion
	Battery/battery capacity	2,4 Ah
	Battery charging time	0,5 hour
	Number of batteries included	1
	Battery / battery voltage	9 V
	Type of battery	Specific battery
	Maximum battery life	3 hours
	Width	3,82 cm
	Height	12,4 cm
	Depth	4,6 cm
	Power source
	LCD screen
	Screen size	2,5 inches
	Water-resistant
	Waterproof up to (meters)	15 m
	Water resistance	Waterproof
	Dustproof
	Shockproof
	Voice control

Image and lens

Image and lens
	Wide-angle
	Viewing angle	360 °
	360 functionaliteit	Panoramic 360
	Image stabilization
	Aperture	2
	Type of image sensor	1/1.28"
	Technology image sensor	CMOS
	Total number of megapixels	72 MP
	Horizontal aspect ratio	11904
	Vertical aspect ratio	5952
	Photo resolution width	11904 pixels
	Photo resolution height	5952 pixels
	Ultra HD, frames per second	4K, 60p
	Full HD (1080p), frames per second	60p
	Type of image definition support	8K
	Photo file format	DNG, JPEG, RAW
	Video file format	H.264, H.265, MP4
	Audio file format	aac

Connectivity

Connectivity
	USB port
	Number of USB ports	1
	HDMI connector
	Microphone connector
	Type of microphone connection	USB
	Bluetooth
	Built-in WiFi

Usage

Usage
	Recommended for activity	Golf, Mountaineering, Outdoor, Riding a motorcycle, Sports, Timelapse, Traveling
	Attachment method action cam	Buckle, Clip, Clip for glasses, Curved Surface mounting, Flat Surface mounting, Frame assembly, Handlebar mount, Headset, Helmet assembly, On a bag, On a fishing rod, On a flat surface, On a frame/tube, On a helmet/glasses, On a tripod, On the body, Seat belt, Self-adhesive, Suction cup, Tripod connection, Watch strap
	Mounting on the body	On a head, On a torso, On an arm
	Flat mounting	Curved surface mounting, Flat-surface mounting
	GPS sensor
	Built-in GPS receiver

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Second Chance Insta360 X5 Essentials Bundle

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Razor-sharp 360 degree and action camera videos

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Nice new gadget for underwater and on the

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Nice new gadget for underwater and on the

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