{"id":33596,"date":"2025-10-28T16:10:00","date_gmt":"2025-10-28T12:10:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/droneandcam.com\/?p=33596"},"modified":"2026-02-25T09:09:44","modified_gmt":"2026-02-25T05:09:44","slug":"insta360-x4-air-vs-insta360-x5-the-battle-of-lightness-and-performance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/droneandcam.com\/en\/post\/insta360-x4-air-vs-insta360-x5-the-battle-of-lightness-and-performance\/","title":{"rendered":"Insta360 X4 Air vs. Insta360 X5 \u2014 The Battle of Lightness and Performance"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Between the raw power of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.insta360.com\/sal\/x5?utm_term=INREC7J\"><strong>Insta360 X5<\/strong><\/a> and the lightness of the <a href=\"https:\/\/store.insta360.com\/product\/x4-air?utm_term=INREC7J\"><strong>Insta360 X4 Air<\/strong><\/a> , the choice can seem difficult.<br \/> Both cameras offer 8K 360\u00b0 video, but they&#8217;re aimed at different audiences: the X5 is aimed at professional creators, while the X4 Air focuses on portability and simplicity.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery alignwide has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border is-style-default wp-duotone-unset-2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"865\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"18817\" src=\"https:\/\/droneandcam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/insta360-X5-865x1024.avif\" alt=\"insta360 X5\" class=\"wp-image-18817\" style=\"border-width:1px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/droneandcam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/insta360-X5-865x1024.avif 865w, https:\/\/droneandcam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/insta360-X5-254x300.avif 254w, https:\/\/droneandcam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/insta360-X5-768x909.avif 768w, https:\/\/droneandcam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/insta360-X5.avif 1074w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 865px) 100vw, 865px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/droneandcam.com\/en\/post\/the-best-accessories-for-the-insta360-go-3\/\">Insta360<\/a> X5<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border is-style-default\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"33167\" src=\"https:\/\/droneandcam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/15&#xB0;-Front-Grande-1024x1024.avif\" alt=\"Insta360 X4 Air\" class=\"wp-image-33167\" style=\"border-width:1px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/droneandcam.com\/en\/post\/insta360-x4-vs-insta360-x3-a-detailed-comparison\/\">Insta360 X4<\/a> Air<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-insta360-x4-air-vs-insta360-x5-design-et-ergonomie\">\u2699\ufe0f Insta360 X4 Air vs Insta360 X5: Design and Ergonomics<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-nbsp-insta360-x4-air-nbsp-ultra-legere-et-prete-a-tout\">\ud83e\udeb6 <a href=\"https:\/\/store.insta360.com\/product\/x4-air?utm_term=INREC7J\">Insta360 X4 Air<\/a> \u2014 Ultra-light and ready for anything<\/h3>\n\n<p>At <strong>just 165g<\/strong> , the X4 Air is Insta360&#8217;s lightest 8K 360 camera ever.<br \/> It fits in the hand, slips into a pocket and remains perfectly balanced on an invisible pole.<br \/> Its minimalist design is available in <strong>graphite black<\/strong> or <strong>arctic white<\/strong> , and it remains <strong>waterproof up to 15 meters<\/strong> without a housing.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-nbsp-insta360-x5-nbsp-robuste-et-orientee-performance\">\ud83d\udcaa <a href=\"https:\/\/www.insta360.com\/sal\/x5?utm_term=INREC7J\">Insta360 X5<\/a> \u2014 rugged and performance-oriented<\/h3>\n\n<p>The X5 comes in at <strong>197g<\/strong> , a slightly heavier weight, but a more professional build.<br \/> Its replaceable, ultra-hard coated lenses and heat dissipation system make it ideal for long and demanding shoots.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/droneandcam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Dirt-Bike-1-Grande-1024x576.avif\" alt=\"Insta360 X5\" class=\"wp-image-33175\" srcset=\"https:\/\/droneandcam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Dirt-Bike-1-Grande-1024x576.avif 1024w, https:\/\/droneandcam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Dirt-Bike-1-Grande-300x169.avif 300w, https:\/\/droneandcam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Dirt-Bike-1-Grande-768x432.avif 768w, https:\/\/droneandcam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Dirt-Bike-1-Grande.avif 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/droneandcam.com\/en\/post\/dji-osmo-360-vs-insta360-x5-the-ultimate-match-of-360-cameras\/\">Insta360 X5<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Insta360 X5 vs Insta360 X4 Air Comparatif qualit\u00e9 video audio et basse lumi\u00e8re\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/3O33DuuLPCg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-qualite-d-image-et-performances-8k-pour-tous-les-gouts\">\ud83c\udfa5 Image quality and performance: 8K for all tastes<\/h2>\n\n<p>Both the X5 and X4 Air shoot in <strong>8K at 30 frames per second<\/strong> , but with different architectures.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Key Features<\/strong><\/th><th><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.insta360.com\/sal\/x5?utm_term=INREC7J\">Insta360 X5<\/a><\/strong><\/th><th><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/store.insta360.com\/product\/x4-air?utm_term=INREC7J\">Insta360 X4 Air<\/a><\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Sensor size and processing chips<\/strong><\/td><td>Two <strong>1\/1.28&#8243;<\/strong> sensors<br \/> 2\u00d7 Pro Imaging Chips<br \/> 1\u00d7 <strong>5nm<\/strong> AI chip<\/td><td>Two <strong>1\/1.8&#8243;<\/strong> sensors<br \/> 1\u00d7 <strong>5nm<\/strong> AI chip<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>360 Video \u2013 Max Resolution \/ Frame Rate<\/strong><\/td><td>8K at 30 fps<br \/> 5.7K+ at 30 fps<br \/> 5.7K at 60 fps<\/td><td>8K at 30 fps<br \/> 6K at 50 fps<br \/> 4K at 50 fps<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>PureVideo Mode<\/strong><\/td><td>\u2713<\/td><td>\u2013<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Weight<\/strong><\/td><td>197 g<\/td><td><strong>165 g<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Replaceable lenses<\/strong><\/td><td>\u2713<\/td><td>\u2713<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Integrated windscreen<\/strong><\/td><td>\u2713<\/td><td>\u2713<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Autonomy (approx. lab)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>208 min (endurance mode 5.7K 24 fps)<\/strong><\/td><td>88 min (8K 30 fps)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Airtightness<\/strong><\/td><td>15 m<\/td><td>15 m<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Stabilization<\/strong><\/td><td>FlowState + 360\u00b0 horizon lock<\/td><td>FlowState + 360\u00b0 horizon lock<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/store.insta360.com\/product\/x4-air?utm_term=INREC7J\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" style=\"text-decoration: none;color: inherit\">\n  <div style=\"max-width: 420px;margin: 20px auto;border: 1px solid #eee;border-radius: 15px;overflow: hidden;font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, Geneva, Verdana, sans-serif\">\n    <div style=\"position: relative\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/droneandcam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/15%C2%B0-Front-Grande-1.avif\" alt=\"Insta360 X4 Air the lightest 360 camera on the market\" style=\"width: 100%;height: auto\" \/>\n    <\/div>\n    <div style=\"padding: 20px;text-align: center\">\n      <h3 style=\"font-size: 22px;margin: 0 0 12px 0;color: #111\">Insta360 X4 Air<\/h3>\n      <p style=\"font-size: 15px;color: #555;margin-bottom: 18px\">The lightest 360 camera on the market<\/p>\n      <div style=\"background-color: #ff9900;color: #fff;font-weight: bold;padding: 12px 26px;border-radius: 8px;text-transform: uppercase\">\ud83d\udd17 See on the official website<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/a>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-fonctions-intelligentes-la-puissance-de-l-ia\">\ud83e\udde0 Smart features: the power of AI<\/h2>\n\n<p>Both models benefit from Insta360&#8217;s cutting-edge technologies:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>AdaptiveTone<\/strong> for automatic light and contrast balance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>AI Portrait Mode<\/strong> for natural skin tones.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Gesture, voice and Twist Control<\/strong> .<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>FlowState stabilization<\/strong> with 360\u00b0 horizon lock.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Insta360+ Cloud<\/strong> for automatic backup and sharing (1 year included with the X4 Air).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>The difference is in <strong>image processing<\/strong> : the X5 has a dual imaging processor and dedicated 5nm AI, offering better dynamic range and more effective noise reduction, especially in low light.<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"max-width:420px;margin:20px auto;padding:12px;border:1px solid #eee;border-radius:10px;text-align:center\">\n  <h3 style=\"margin:0 0 10px;font-size:22px;line-height:1.3\">\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.insta360.com\/sal\/x5?utm_term=INREC7J\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" style=\"color:#222;text-decoration:none\">\n  Insta360 X5\n    <\/a>\n  <\/h3>\n  <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/71YjsbkkO9L._AC_SL1500_.jpg\" alt=\"Insta360 X5\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:8px;margin:0 auto 12px\" \/>\n  <p style=\"margin:0\">\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/geni.us\/YiE5y\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" style=\"width:100%;background:#FF9900;color:#fff;padding:12px 14px;border-radius:8px;font-weight:700;text-decoration:none;margin:8px 0\">\ud83d\uded2 Buy on Amazon<\/a>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.insta360.com\/sal\/x5?utm_term=INREC7J\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" style=\"width:100%;background:#000;color:#fff;padding:12px 14px;border-radius:8px;font-weight:700;text-decoration:none;margin:8px 0\">\ud83c\udf10 Insta360 Official Website<\/a>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lacameraembarquee.fr\/cameras-et-packs-x5-insta360-x5\/18337-camera-insta360-x5-standard-version-6977644761441.html?scaid=7yTlkc7s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" style=\"width:100%;background:#0A66C2;color:#fff;padding:12px 14px;border-radius:8px;font-weight:700;text-decoration:none;margin:8px 0\">\ud83d\udcf7 The On-Board Camera<\/a>\n  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-insta360-x4-air-vs-insta360-x5-robustesse-et-autonomie\">\ud83c\udf0a Insta360 X4 Air vs Insta360 X5: Robustness and battery life<\/h2>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>X5<\/strong> : more durable (208 min in eco mode, 88 min in 8K). Perfect for long and demanding shoots. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>X4 Air<\/strong> : Optimized battery life for everyday use (88 min in 8K). Ideal for vlogging and travel sessions. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>X4<\/strong> : older, with intermediate battery life (135 min in 5.7K).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>All three feature <strong>FlowState stabilization<\/strong> , <strong>360\u00b0 horizon lock<\/strong> , and are <strong>waterproof without a housing<\/strong> .<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/droneandcam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/PIU-MTB-Black-with-chin-mount-Grande-1024x576.avif\" alt=\"Insta360 X4 Air\" class=\"wp-image-33160\" srcset=\"https:\/\/droneandcam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/PIU-MTB-Black-with-chin-mount-Grande-1024x576.avif 1024w, https:\/\/droneandcam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/PIU-MTB-Black-with-chin-mount-Grande-300x169.avif 300w, https:\/\/droneandcam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/PIU-MTB-Black-with-chin-mount-Grande-768x432.avif 768w, https:\/\/droneandcam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/PIU-MTB-Black-with-chin-mount-Grande.avif 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Insta360 X4 Air<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ecosysteme-et-compatibilites\">\ud83d\udd0c Ecosystem and compatibilities<\/h2>\n\n<p>All three cameras share the same universe of accessories:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Invisible poles<\/strong> , <strong>Mic Air<\/strong> , <strong>bike\/motorcycle mounts<\/strong> , <strong>charging boxes<\/strong> , etc.<br \/> \u26a0\ufe0f Batteries are not interchangeable between models.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-rapport-qualite-usage-a-chacun-son-style\">\ud83d\udcb0 Value for money: each to their own style<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Use<\/strong><\/th><th><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/store.insta360.com\/product\/x4-air?utm_term=INREC7J\">Insta360 X4 Air<\/a><\/strong><\/th><th><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.insta360.com\/sal\/x5?utm_term=INREC7J\">Insta360 X5<\/a><\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Price<\/strong><\/td><td>\u20ac399 (standard) \/ \u20ac429 (starter kit)<\/td><td>589 \u20ac<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Target audience<\/strong><\/td><td>Travelers, vloggers, families, amateur athletes<\/td><td>Professional creators, videographers, audiovisual production<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Strengths<\/strong><\/td><td>Ultra-light (165g), 8K HDR, 15m waterproof, simplified AI<\/td><td>Pro sensors, PureVideo, triple-chip AI, precise colorimetry<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Bounds<\/strong><\/td><td>Shorter battery life, no PureVideo<\/td><td>Heavier, less portable<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Real field autonomy<\/strong><\/td><td>~1h15 at 8K<\/td><td>~1h30 at 8K \/ 3h in eco mode<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Ease of use<\/strong><\/td><td>Very intuitive<\/td><td>Advanced, designed for professionals<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Insta360+ Cloud<\/strong><\/td><td>Included 1 year \/ 200 GB<\/td><td>Optional<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Accessory compatibility<\/strong><\/td><td>Yes (same ecosystem as X5)<\/td><td>Yes (full Insta360 ecosystem)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery alignwide has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"33194\" src=\"https:\/\/droneandcam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Snowboarding-2-Grande-1024x576.avif\" alt=\"Insta360 X5\" class=\"wp-image-33194\" srcset=\"https:\/\/droneandcam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Snowboarding-2-Grande-1024x576.avif 1024w, https:\/\/droneandcam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Snowboarding-2-Grande-300x169.avif 300w, https:\/\/droneandcam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Snowboarding-2-Grande-768x432.avif 768w, https:\/\/droneandcam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Snowboarding-2-Grande.avif 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Insta360 X5<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"33164\" src=\"https:\/\/droneandcam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/PIU-Snowboarding-Black-Grande-1024x576.avif\" alt=\"Insta360 X4 Air\" class=\"wp-image-33164\" srcset=\"https:\/\/droneandcam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/PIU-Snowboarding-Black-Grande-1024x576.avif 1024w, https:\/\/droneandcam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/PIU-Snowboarding-Black-Grande-300x169.avif 300w, https:\/\/droneandcam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/PIU-Snowboarding-Black-Grande-768x432.avif 768w, https:\/\/droneandcam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/PIU-Snowboarding-Black-Grande.avif 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Insta360 X4 Air<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-insta360-x4-air-vs-insta360-x5-verdict-laquelle-choisir\">\ud83c\udfc1 Insta360 X4 Air vs Insta360 X5: Verdict \u2014 Which One to Choose?<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-choisissez-la-nbsp-insta360-x4-air-nbsp-si\">\ud83c\udf92 Choose the <a href=\"https:\/\/store.insta360.com\/product\/x4-air?utm_term=INREC7J\">Insta360 X4 Air<\/a> if:<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Looking for a <strong>simple, lightweight and versatile 360 camera<\/strong> ?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You film your <strong>trips, hikes or everyday moments<\/strong> .<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You want to enjoy <strong>8K without the hassle<\/strong> .<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-choisissez-la-nbsp-insta360-x5-nbsp-si\">\ud83c\udfac Choose the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.insta360.com\/sal\/x5?utm_term=INREC7J\">Insta360 X5<\/a> if:<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You are <strong>a professional creator or demanding videographer<\/strong> .<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You often shoot in <strong>low light or studio<\/strong> .<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You need the <strong>highest level of detail and colorimetry<\/strong> .<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/droneandcam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Extended-Edition-Selfie-Stick-Grande-1024x576.avif\" alt=\"Insta360 X5\" class=\"wp-image-33179\" srcset=\"https:\/\/droneandcam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Extended-Edition-Selfie-Stick-Grande-1024x576.avif 1024w, https:\/\/droneandcam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Extended-Edition-Selfie-Stick-Grande-300x169.avif 300w, https:\/\/droneandcam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Extended-Edition-Selfie-Stick-Grande-768x432.avif 768w, https:\/\/droneandcam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Extended-Edition-Selfie-Stick-Grande.avif 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Insta360 X5<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-et-si-la-meilleure-option-c-etait-d-avoir-les-deux\">\ud83e\udd14 What if the best option was to have both?<\/h2>\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/store.insta360.com\/product\/x4-air?utm_term=INREC7J\"><strong>Insta360 X4 Air<\/strong><\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.insta360.com\/sal\/x5?utm_term=INREC7J\"><strong>Insta360 X5<\/strong><\/a> don&#8217;t oppose each other, they complement each other.<br \/> One embodies <strong>freedom and spontaneity<\/strong> , the other <strong>power and precision<\/strong> .<br \/> Two visions of a single objective: capturing the world from all angles.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Between the raw power of the Insta360 X5 and the lightness of the Insta360 X4 Air , the choice can seem difficult. Both cameras offer 8K 360\u00b0 video, but they&#8217;re aimed at different audiences: the X5 is aimed at professional creators, while the X4 Air focuses on portability and simplicity. \u2699\ufe0f Insta360 X4 Air vs [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":33597,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[583,125],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-33596","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-insta360-x4-air","category-insta360-x5-en"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.4 (Yoast SEO v27.4) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Insta360 X4 Air vs. Insta360 X5 \u2014 The Battle of Lightness and Performance - Drone &amp; Cam<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Compare the Insta360 X4 Air and Insta360 X5. 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