![[images/Insta360 X5 vs Ace Pro 2 Stabilization Test.webp]] # Insta360 X5 vs Ace Pro 2 Stabilization Test [Watch on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rihq2XldAZk) · MountMedia · 2025-05-31 · 0:33 (YouTube Short). **Music-only Short:** YouTube's English captions exist but contain only "[Music]", so this note was written from video frames, on-screen text, and the description. ## Outline - **0:00 – Setup.** The Insta360 X5 (360 camera) and the Insta360 Ace Pro 2 (action camera, red lens ring) sit side by side on a dual-mount bar on a selfie stick, with vineyards and mountains behind them. ![[images/Insta360 X5 vs Ace Pro 2 Stabilization Test-t0001.webp]] - **0:05 – Starting the recording.** A close-up shows the X5's touchscreen in single-lens mode with **8K/30** displayed, with the Ace Pro 2 next to it. ![[images/Insta360 X5 vs Ace Pro 2 Stabilization Test-t0007.webp]] - **0:12 – Walk test.** Werner walks down a paved farm lane holding the bar in front of him. On-screen label: **WALK**. ![[images/Insta360 X5 vs Ace Pro 2 Stabilization Test-t0014.webp]] - **0:18 – Split-screen results.** A four-way split screen: X5 on top, Ace Pro 2 below, **Walk** on the left and **Run** on the right, all from the same lane. You can compare horizon steadiness and bounce directly. The video doesn't declare a winner. ![[images/Insta360 X5 vs Ace Pro 2 Stabilization Test-t0021.webp]] - **0:25 – Continued comparison to the end.** More side-by-side walk and run footage. The Short ends without commentary. ![[images/Insta360 X5 vs Ace Pro 2 Stabilization Test-t0028.webp]] ## Things mentioned ### Cameras - **Insta360 X5**: 360 camera, shown recording at 8K/30 (description link includes a free Lens Replacement Kit) - **Insta360 Ace Pro 2**: action camera (description link includes a free gift) ### Products / accessories - Dual-camera mounting bar on a selfie stick (both cameras on one rig) - Insta360 Accessories store (linked in the description) ### Software and features - FlowState in-camera stabilization, tested walking and running - X5 single-lens/8K recording mode (seen on screen) ### Purchase options - Insta360 X5 with free Lens Replacement Kit: https://bit.ly/MountMedia-Insta360X5 - Insta360 Ace Pro 2 with free gift: https://www.insta360.com/sal/ace-pro-2?utm_term=INRNHMF - Insta360 accessories: https://store.insta360.com/accessory?utm_term=INRNHMF - Music: Audiio (promo code SAVE70 for 70% off) ## Bios - **Werner Plank** runs MountMedia, a YouTube channel of camera tests, comparisons and tutorials focused on 360 and action cameras from Insta360, DJI and GoPro. He films much of his footage in the mountains. Here he appears only as the person holding the camera rig.