82Consensus score
How strongly 0 sources agree — expert labs and real owners, with community voices weighted heavier. Not one reviewer’s opinion; the pattern across all of them.
Buy it if
- 8K/30fps or 5.7K/60fps 360-degree recording, best in class
- Significantly improved low-light quality over predecessor X4
- Named best 360 camera by Wirecutter, PCMag, and CNET
Skip it if
- Vertical design less intuitive for traditional action cam use cases
- Video looks better after reframing in app, raw footage requires editing
- More expensive than standard action cameras for comparable non-360 quality
What owners love
- 8K/30fps or 5.7K/60fps 360-degree recording, best in class
- Significantly improved low-light quality over predecessor X4
- Named best 360 camera by Wirecutter, PCMag, and CNET
- Waterproof and mountable like a traditional action camera
The recurring gripe
- Vertical design less intuitive for traditional action cam use cases
- Video looks better after reframing in app, raw footage requires editing
- More expensive than standard action cameras for comparable non-360 quality
The bottom line
If you want creative shots that a standard action cam simply can't capture, the X5 is the clear choice, the 360 format unlocks reframing in post that makes every shot look intentional.
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