DJI's Osmo 360 II fixes its predecessor's flaws, and remains much more affordable than Insta360

Editor's Choice (Image credit: &copy Future | Sam Kieldsen) TechRadar Verdict The DJI Osmo 360 II is proof of just how quickly a manufacturer can turn a promising first-generation product into a compellingly well-rounded one. In the space of just a year, DJI has fixed the lens replacement issue, warmed up to underwater shooting, and pushed image quality forward across the board — all while keeping the price well below that of the Insta360 X6.

What happened

In the space of just a year, DJI has fixed the lens replacement issue, warmed up to underwater shooting, and pushed image quality forward across the board — all while keeping the price well below that of the Insta360 X6. The Osmo 360 II isn't a transformative leap in outright image quality, but it's nevertheless an excellent 360 camera that gives both the GoPro Max 2 and the Insta360 X6 a serious run for their money, particularly after dark.

Where the sources line up

Why you can trust TechRadar We spend hours testing every product or service we review, so you can be sure you're buying the best. Find out more about how we test. With devices, practical impact usually shows up in battery life, heat, stability, and long-term usability rather than in a few flashy headline numbers. The readers who should care most are the ones planning to replace a device, buy an accessory, or upgrade a work setup in the next few months.

Practical impact for readers

Jump To: Two-minute review Specs Price Design Performance Image quality Testing scorecard Should I buy? Also consider How I tested DJI Osmo 360 II: two-minute review Just a year after launching its debut 360 camera, the Osmo 360 , DJI has delivered a sequel that addresses pretty much every complaint I had with the original — without asking you to pay through the nose for the privilege.

Who should pay attention now

The Osmo 360 II looks and feels almost identical to its predecessor: same dimensions, same weight, same general shape. But DJI has used that 12-month gap wisely, fixing the two biggest issues I had with the original Osmo 360 in one swift update. The next step is to see whether the current signals harden into a durable change or fade as a short-lived experiment. That is why the useful reading move is not to stop at the headline, but to compare the promise, the workflow change, and the likely cost before deciding anything.

What is still unclear

First, the lenses. They're now built with a tougher optical coating, and — far more importantly — they're user-replaceable if you crack or scratch one. For anyone using this camera to capture action sports, that alone might be worth the modest price increase. That is why the useful reading move is not to stop at the headline, but to compare the promise, the workflow change, and the likely cost before deciding anything.

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