Engadget86
A worthy rival to the Insta360 X5 with sharp 8K log video and strong low-light results.
DJI Osmo 360
7 expert reviews#6 of 7 action camerasChecked 1 Nov 2026
Quick answer
The DJI Osmo 360 has a critic score of 84 out of 100 from 7 professional reviews, including Engadget, CNET and Expert Reviews. 6 of 7 recommend it, and scores range from 77 (RedShark News) to 89 (Expert Reviews). 2 of the scores are printed by the outlets and 5 are our estimates from the review text. Most praised: picture quality (4 of 7); performance (3 of 7). Most common complaints: software and app (4 of 7); battery life (2 of 7). It ranks #6 of the 7 action cameras we score.
Reviews checked 1 Nov 2026
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Best for: Best 360 for low light
Our verdict
7 professional reviewers tested the DJI Osmo 360, and 6 recommend it. Most praised: picture quality and performance. Most common complaint: software and app.
The catch: The lenses cannot be replaced by the user.
Critic agreement: High
Scores run from 77 to 892 printed scores, 5 estimated · printed scores only: 83
5 of these 7 outlets print no score. We estimated theirs from the review text and corrected for the known tendency of estimates to run high.
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What do critics say about the DJI Osmo 360?
CNET80
Great hardware and image quality that matches the Insta360 X5, held back by app availability on Android and US uncertainty.
Expert Reviews89est.
A highly impressive debut 360 camera with excellent image quality, low-light ability and good value, earning a recommended badge.
TechRadar89est.
A strong debut 360 camera that nearly matches the Insta360 X5 on image quality at a lower price, with handy built-in storage and DJI mic support.
SlashGear83est.
A solid first-generation 360 camera whose excellent image quality outweighs its flaws, though lack of replaceable lenses, overheating and immature software are real caveats.
The Independent83est.
In a tested roundup the Osmo 360 is named best for low light, with superb video and little to fault.
RedShark News77est.
A well-built first 360 camera with standout low-light video and audio, but the reviewer could not recommend it for the high-impact action use it is marketed for because the lenses cannot be replaced.
Scores are converted to 0–100. "est." means the outlet gave no number, so we estimated one from its verdict. How we score
What critics praise most
Picture quality4 of 7
Performance3 of 7
Battery life2 of 7
What critics dislike most
Software and app4 of 7
Battery life2 of 7
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Is the DJI Osmo 360 worth it?
Most critics think so: 6 of 7 recommend it. The lenses cannot be replaced by the user.
Do critics agree about the DJI Osmo 360?
Agreement is high: scores range from 77 (RedShark News) to 89 (Expert Reviews), a spread of 12 points across 7 reviews. Reviewers broadly agree.
What do critics dislike about the DJI Osmo 360?
Software and app (4 of 7 reviews), Battery life (2 of 7 reviews).
What is the best alternative to the DJI Osmo 360?
The DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro (critic score 89), best for battery life.