#20 in Action Cameras
GoPro
GoPro HERO9 Black
$259.99
50
Cons
- −Associated with market saturation
- −Faced strong new competitors
- −Marked the start of gopro's decline in innovation
GoPro HERO9 Black vs Insta360 X5 Action Camera
Reddit prefers Insta360 X5 Action Camera — higher sentiment (79% vs 50% positive).
#18 in Action CamerasReddit favorite
Insta360
Insta360 X5 Action Camera
$699.95
79
Pros
- +User replaceable lenses
- +Quick lens replacement
- +auto tracking while editing 360° video
- +Bigger sensor
Cons
- −Requires app activation out-of-the-box
- −Software requires invasive permissions (e.g., admin access)
- −Past privacy policies checked internet usage history
- −No Internal Storage
“on the whole still remains a step behind the Insta360 X5.”
r/Insta360