Insta360 X4 Lens Guards - Image Quality Tests And Comparisons

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Here I test the standard and premium lens protectors for the Insta360 X4 and see how they affect the image quality in various lighting situations.
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@SleemLDJ Ай бұрын

The only KZfaqr that has done a video on this important topic. Love how you spent some minutes on the unicycle just to make people see well. NICE JOB! Thank you.

@youranonymous931 2 ай бұрын

I was wondering about this and you're the only KZfaqr I so far see made a video on it. Thank you

@Roos-Reviews 2 ай бұрын

No problem

@chris 2 ай бұрын

Wow it's amazing how much WORSE the "premium" lens guards are. Thanks for this.

@mavicprah8063 Ай бұрын

How are premium going to be worse haha watch some videos where you clearly see that plastic ones break so easy and premium don’t

@TomCaptures 2 ай бұрын

Exactly the review I was looking for, thank you!

@rudeaussiegarage 17 күн бұрын

Thank, great comparison video. I upgraded to the X4 for a trip to Europe, forgot to fit my lens guards and yep, dropped the camera while on a bus in London. End result, damaged the front lens. Funny thing is, I have had my X3 for almost 2 years, never used lens guards, never dropped it lol. Oh well, I had travel insurance that is covering the repair.

@JohnvanGurp 2 ай бұрын

I was waiting for this - thanks!!!!

@kaffee_filter 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the helpful test!! I already had the Pro in my shopping cart, but now I'm glad to have seen your video and will use the existing ones as long as it fits. Best regards from Austria 😀👍

@ejray2k 26 күн бұрын

Very helpful. Thanks for putting this together!

@mrmarzo 2 ай бұрын

Finally an honest review. Thank you for putting this together. I'll stick with the standard for now.

@willakana3369 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for making this dude!

@Um.Senhor 2 ай бұрын

The video that i was looking for!!!

@manobit 2 ай бұрын

I really want to know this! Great video!

@superkittybtc Ай бұрын

Now this is some great info!!! ❤❤❤

@goldboyjr 23 күн бұрын

Thanks for the review!!! Good thing I saw this, now I know to get the regular protectors.

@tommykeenan4930 2 ай бұрын

I’m happy I watched this, my standard lens covers were fitted in store and installed with the blue dots in the 10 o’clock position, so I’ve corrected this, I was just about to order premium covers as I expected them to be better to record through as well as being tougher but after seeing your demonstrations, I will just order some spare standard covers just in case I need them one day. Well done for sharing something different 😊

@trevsonic2012 2 ай бұрын

Amazing review video. Thanks much. Subscribed.

@BK42Cycles Ай бұрын

Excellent video! Thanks, man ;)

@Kaywivell 2 ай бұрын

Incredibly helpful and like the other commentor said exactly what I wanted to know.

@Hanniboon 2 ай бұрын

a hello from EUC rider. I guessed you will go for the premium one on the ride. A very useful video. thx.

@mitchsargent5543 2 ай бұрын

Nice comparison! thx!

@marcgosselin4780 2 ай бұрын

great review thank you

@kirillluftreiter Ай бұрын

03:38 my heart has stopped and died at this moment... 😅

@Ozpeter 2 ай бұрын

Wow. You are so thorough. I get the feeling that only time will tell whether the premiums possible longevity will make them the better buy.

@Roos-Reviews 2 ай бұрын

I plan to time travel by "generously applying friction" to both in my next video.

@BenKlevers123 2 ай бұрын

Great review! Finally :) But I see a much bigger problem with the premium ones. You can see the reflection of the lens in some conditions.

@cyakka Ай бұрын

Thank you, I was about to order some glass ones. 😊

@flaberdoopin 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for this video! i did one video with the plastic ones that came with the camera and will not be using those ever again but this video makes it look like the premium are not any better. much appreciated. maybe i need to clean up my standards and try again. I also didn't change the setting so that may have been a part of the issue i had.

@Roos-Reviews 2 ай бұрын

The benefit of the premium ones is that they are more resistant to scratching and will last longer. But in my experience they produce more glare than the plastic ones.

@cow77cow 2 ай бұрын

Thanks, just what we wanted.

@Justin_Hikes Ай бұрын

This was really helpful. I was considering getting the premium lens protectors but think I'll stick with the standard ones instead. Thank you.

@iming3585 Ай бұрын

Thank you for this video ❤

@Roos-Reviews Ай бұрын

No problem 😊

@area28 Ай бұрын

Interesting, thank's a lot

@chris-li6om Ай бұрын

Yeah u saved me spending on premium thanks 🤩 awesome review I was after 👍🏾💯

@craigw.scribner6490 2 ай бұрын

Thanks, Roo!

@markexploringnewstuff 2 ай бұрын

Nice job! I agree standard is best.

@FLG8r 2 ай бұрын

awesome. thanks for demonstrating that there is no discernible difference in video quality using either the standard or premium lens protectors. Nonetheless, got to have microfiber wipes on hand to remove the dust! I opt to get the utility rig instead of the premium protectors now!

@jesusaluz 2 ай бұрын

Thank you very much 👊🏼👍🏼

@dlawrence 15 күн бұрын

Very helpful! I was about to recommend getting the Premium lens protectors but the standard ones seem better. Thank you!

@dougscott188 Ай бұрын

I have the X2 and keep the protector on and will be picking up the X4. This is a fantastic test. The premium were pretty bad. Thanks for the unbiased and straight review.

@kymmoulds 2 ай бұрын

A great comparison review and thanks for taking the time and effort to make the video and a BIG thumbs 👍up. Most reviews that I've seen about the 2 types of lens protectors say the same as yourself, stick to the standard ones. Cheers

@samirsvirtualworld 2 ай бұрын

Great review Another review had said premium is better if entire lens directly facing sun, and get more artifact if lens at angle to sun.. Guess that applies to standard also but was worse.

@gomasclego 2 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@deheiligebron 2 ай бұрын

From what I've seen online, this camera appears to be quite impressive. However, upon reflection, I realize that while I admire its features, I may not utilize it to its full potential as much as I initially anticipated. But great comparison, I think many of 'us' will find it very helpful. Looking at 1:13 It feels like the beginning of something magic is starting.. 😉 Grass look like an ocean / breathing.

@AlexKTraveler 2 ай бұрын

Thank you.

@turokrem79 2 ай бұрын

Thank you

@commissionhunter Ай бұрын

Thumbs up just cause I learned it mattered which way the blue dot was facing lol. thanks for the comparison I think I'll save 30 $ and run standard for awhile.

@EspenJohan 2 ай бұрын

Standard lens protectors looks better than premium.

@mikelannister960 2 ай бұрын

Thank you broo

@themoggidriver Ай бұрын

Very interesting, thanks so much, great video 👏👏. Maybe I will use the premium protectors for storage and the normal ones for filming. What do you think ? Best greetings from Northern Germany 👋👋

@Chorge1972 2 ай бұрын

Thanks

@FrancescoPaggiaro 2 ай бұрын

Mmm thanks for the test, probably a couple of standard one can be the better soluction for moat users

@rossthomson9833 Ай бұрын

After breaking my x3 lenses (thank god for insurance) I've just upgraded to the X4 simply for that lens guard, however I was worried about quality but it looks very impressive with just the standard lens guards on. 👍

@emontosa 2 ай бұрын

SUPER useful video. Good comparison and conclusion. I agree with your decision and will also keep the standard ones. Thanks for the "clear" comparison!!😊

@rayngrace 2 ай бұрын

curious which one (if Insta360 listened) has a hydrophobic coating to avoid Rain Drops from sticking on the lens. Thanks for this comparison.

@ewaaraujo Ай бұрын

I was using the standard one thinking about buying the premium ones. After I saw this video, I will just skip the purchase. Thanks.

@aphinion 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for this review. I am actually quite confused that the premium ones created so much glare despite having antireflective coating. They may have to improve and adjust this coating a bit - this seems off. I'll keep the standard ones on though. This is such a mind-calmer!

@raejal 2 ай бұрын

thank you for the review the premium lens a bit expensive .

@Master0fHyrule 2 ай бұрын

I like having the standard lens on. Btw, thanks for telling us where the blue dot is supposed to be. I had mine on the top left side.

@Roos-Reviews 2 ай бұрын

Me too on the first day.

@Hawaaaiii 2 ай бұрын

Thanks, I RTFM ( Read The F****** Manual ) 😂

@moonsol Ай бұрын

That's what the 3-page micro guide says. Lol

@ChristiaanRoest79 2 ай бұрын

The premium ones are significantly better than the regular ones. But for optimal quality you shouldnt point the edges of the lenses in the sun. Otherwise you will get nasty reflections. If the middle of the lenses catch sunlight its no problem.

@britneyforever 2 ай бұрын

thought the lens guard would affect the image quality a little, surprisingly it turned out okay! are you filming the first test away from the sun at roughly the same time? Seems like the premium ones deliver the colors more accurately or the sun was just stronger😇 anyways, would also love to know which one is more resistant for scratches and drops.

@Chips-Lab 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for this review. Note that it is not recommended to use lenses for underwater shots (less than 10meters)

@noelmyeo Ай бұрын

Totally unrelated, you have the most calming voice. Also thank you for the content in the video. I won't be buying the premium guards.

@PenielJoel 2 ай бұрын

Thumps up from India 🇮🇳

@eisenklad 2 ай бұрын

i can say the premium ones might have early production issues as more 3rd parties start making the premium glass protectors, they will tweak the shape and maybe use a different glass. or use a different coating to reduce reflections/glare btw have you tried anti-fog spray for eyeglasses/spectacles on the basic guard. i know its not a perfect seal between the lens and the guard but it should help against fogging. question is.. will it affect the basic guards negatively?

@supercurioTube 2 ай бұрын

Oh wow thanks a lot, I added the Premium Lens Guard to my order but after seeing your comparison I'm having second thoughts. I was thinking about using the Premium/Glass ones for trail running where I know they're gonna rub against branches etc, as plastic might show scratches quickly. I didn't expect the Premium ones to underperform optically so poorly tho, their shape and coating are not good enough.

@Roos-Reviews 2 ай бұрын

Yes I was a little surprised too. However, my tests were intended to find the worst scenarios. I have been using the glass ones for a couple of days outdoors and I really can't complain about the image quality. I'm in the process of testing how tough they are compared to the plastic ones and I can say I am glad to have the glass ones. I think they are going to last a lot longer than the plastic ones in terms of scuffs and rubs etc.

@supercurioTube 2 ай бұрын

@@Roos-Reviews your methodology to get observable visual quality differences between each setup was balanced and representative IMO. I'm looking forward to the durability comparison too, although I already have a good idea of what it's gonna show 😆

@TheHarvestisReady-media 7 күн бұрын

Great review. I did the same thing with my X3. Dropping it. Not the first time. Another 110usd to fix huhu. For an 'action cam' it is fragile. Good they have made a removable lens protector for the X4. The sticky lens guard was a joke. Hard to line up which made the stitching bad. Not sure if I want to by the X4. It takes a lot to process the clips.

@THEAVERAGEGUY1983 2 ай бұрын

Oh wow the premium lens has way more reflective glare than the standard lens protector that comes stock with the X4. I think ill be sticking with that, ive been doing testing in mine and have found that my videos have not been looking as clean as others in daylight. It seems to have a too soft of an image at Low sharpness but a grainy distorted look at medium sharpness with high sharpness looking way too sharp. This is without the lens protector as well. Its far worse with it on. Im even wondering if mine has a defect and planning on exchanging it for another one.

@BrianGreenstone 19 күн бұрын

I just bought a pair of glass ones from a 3rd party manufacturer on Amazon. Saved $5, but they have all the same issues. Plus, these 3rd party ones don't have the serrated edges, so putting them on and taking them off is almost impossible without the special tool they included. I definitely preferred the plastic ones, so I think I'll be going back to those. I just wish someone would make a lens guard case so I have somewhere to put all of these spare lens guards.

@TheSshadow7 2 ай бұрын

The dark room really showed the warping movement on the right side. Weird.

@Emmanuel_Tuts-Schiemsky 2 ай бұрын

Good that there is a premium option for the pros .......so they can clean the lenses to stay pro.......

@bluepawn 2 ай бұрын

I really like your irony, are you a native English person ?

@Emmanuel_Tuts-Schiemsky 2 ай бұрын

@@bluepawni live in the flemish part of belgium......so no native english one .......

@jakevisuals1 2 ай бұрын

the image quality looks not bad with the premium lens guard on, I can accept a bit of image quality lost but with better protection for my lens tho and the fact that I barely noticed the image loss on my camera, great review as always!

@Roos-Reviews 2 ай бұрын

I feel the same. In most everyday situations the premium lenses look fine. And they are much more scratch resistant than the plastic lenses, so I am using the premium ones, except in low light.

@mr.campbellhouse 2 ай бұрын

I had a faulty bike mount snap and drop my 20 hour old X4 onto the asphalt at ~20 mph. It broke a big chunk out out of 1 lens protector and badly scuffed the other, but the camera lens remained perfectly intact. I am concerned that the premium tempered glass protector would have just broken. As result, I am just going to stick with the standard protectors and the expectation that I have to replace them more frequently.

@mohdfarazkhan520 2 ай бұрын

please do share the link to purchase these protective glasses

@TiagoWolf 2 ай бұрын

Nice review. The dust at low light does get inside. Did you happen to blow it before shooting? Do you think you'll use Iens protectors in low light scenarios? Cheers

@Roos-Reviews 2 ай бұрын

Yes I used a camera lens dust blower. I don't use them in low light because of the glare.

@krzysztofkenobi8072 Ай бұрын

Thanks. I was thinking to go premium but those dirt reflections are terrible.

@TPCV2 2 ай бұрын

Cheeky Roo makin me pull up the video 3 times side by side by side to compare vs adding it into the vid.....lol

@ripsaw2322 29 күн бұрын

This helped me to decide to use the standard ones. I made a video on my channel showing the x3 vs the x4 if anyone wants to see it.

@lighthunt 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for test. Do you have a footage that would show better how each option affects stitching? It was hard to see from here.

@Roos-Reviews 2 ай бұрын

I'm working on it

@Roos-Reviews 2 ай бұрын

This one is for you: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hZiXYMx03LzJdmQ.html

@lighthunt 2 ай бұрын

@@Roos-Reviews Thank you. I'll give you a like and comment under the new video

@jvachez 2 ай бұрын

Thanks ! Standard seems better it's incredible !

@yoursforeverpeeps 2 ай бұрын

I'm surprised roo haven't made reviews of gopros black 11 and 12.! Last gopro he reviewed was the 10.

@youranonymous931 2 ай бұрын

Probably cause since 9-12 it's basically the same series with minor improvements

@Roos-Reviews 2 ай бұрын

I stopped buying them because of how unstable the firmware is.

@sterianviorel7311 12 күн бұрын

Hallo,what is your opinion, is it worth buying premium lenses or stay with Standard? Thanks

@Dejan_23Unlimited 2 ай бұрын

Cool

@EternalMedia 2 ай бұрын

The good news is that you now have the discretion of removing the protectors when you see fit.

@grinpiece3432 2 ай бұрын

Without lens protector on the EUC...bold move 😅

@Praetoreon 2 ай бұрын

Great comparisons. Super disappointed in the “premium” ones…

@oddbirdinohio 2 ай бұрын

Do you have any feedback about how they perform in water? I for example, used the x3 and ONE R in rivers and their protectors have been very disappointing because of fog, water leakage and large impact on image quality even when fresh. Thanks

@robbrobb325 2 ай бұрын

They not water proof water will get in between the lens and protector lol

@rafaelcarreno778 Ай бұрын

Does anyone know if there's a drop test for this camera?

@Stunl3y 2 ай бұрын

well my eyes are not fantastic the standard ones are as good if not better than the premium

@EyeCanShootFL 2 ай бұрын

Jesus that jello in the video w the ring light. Ouch

@rcinematic 2 ай бұрын

I saw someone say the lens guards aren’t waterproof? Anyone know

@FlyingEyes27 Ай бұрын

Good thing is, the Standard are better for impacts and saving the real lens. And swap easy if they get unusable. No fear of glas shrapnel and the overall look is better than the premium. Why they sell the premium? What is the usage?

@Roos-Reviews Ай бұрын

The premiums last longer as they are more scratch resistant.

@FlyingEyes27 Ай бұрын

@@Roos-Reviews ok. That's a point. :)

@semaj06 2 ай бұрын

I wanna see stitching comparisons.

@Roos-Reviews 2 ай бұрын

I will see if I can make a video to test that for you.

@saysamalakazam 2 ай бұрын

is it foggy?

@pawelczoppa 2 ай бұрын

I do need additional test - how the stich lines looks like in no/standard/premium situation. Can you add that to the test?

@Roos-Reviews 2 ай бұрын

I already did. Check my channel.

@drwillixs163 2 ай бұрын

Can the camera be stored with the lens guard on with any cases on the market

@Roos-Reviews 2 ай бұрын

The case that comes with the camera allows the camera to fit inside with either of the lens protector types fitted.

@ThePowersinYourHands 2 ай бұрын

do test again but select the differnt lens settings in camera. Example no lense protector but select the plastic lense settings to see the effects and so on. do for all settings and lenses. no lense with plastic setting and premium setting. then with plastic protector on then no lense setting you get it right.

@Roos-Reviews 2 ай бұрын

I did.

@Toms_360 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for your video. But, I ask myself about your test. We can see in some shot that your lense protection are very durty / not clean. Durty lense have a big impact on the glare… From my point of view it’s difficult to make a big conclusion with your test (between basic or prenium lense guard). Without lense, for sur the quality is great (with clean lense). Maybe the prenium lense are more sensitive to finger dirt 🤔

@Roos-Reviews 2 ай бұрын

The protectors were cleaned right before the test, but they attract dust quickly.

@mavicprah8063 Ай бұрын

I want to use the X4 for moto vlogging. Would you recommend going premium for that? Because I suppose without a lens guard, it's easy for a stone to hit the lens, right?

@Roos-Reviews Ай бұрын

Yes I would probably keep the premium ones on in that case.

@mavicprah8063 Ай бұрын

@@Roos-Reviewsok thanks!

@KevinLearAdventures 2 ай бұрын

Premium is worse

@ChristiaanRoest79 2 ай бұрын

Nah, they are better if you dont point them with the edges in the sun like Hugh Hou mentioned in his video

@josepnavarro3727 2 ай бұрын

Premium lens cover should have a multicoated treatement,. I can't understand why a big glass dome like this are made without any kind of anti glare treatement. Another thing: looking at the jittering look of the light bulb in the dark room, one can see the ultra digital proccess in the images....😬

@dorislyons6223 2 ай бұрын

I bought the lens protectors for my X3. Ghosting/reflections were terrible and constantly filling up with condensation. So image quality was poor. Of course when I took the covers off, I then dropped the bloody thing a d scratched the lens so can only use the front camera as the back is scratched.

@Roos-Reviews 2 ай бұрын

It's funny how that works. I used the X4 everyday for 2 weeks doing more risky stuff like skateboarding, unicycling, biking, running after my dog, exploring the city etc. But when standing still just trying to get an image of the camera for a thumbnail that's when I dropped it and wrecked the lens.