Should I buy the GoPro Hero 13 Black or Insta360 X4 for travel?

For travel, the better pick depends on how you like to shoot:

• Choose the Insta360 X4 if you travel solo, want creative third-person shots with an invisible selfie stick, and like the flexibility to capture everything first and decide the framing later.
• Choose the GoPro Hero 13 Black if you want a simpler point-and-shoot workflow, quick sharing, and a traditional action-cam setup.

Key travel tradeoffs

• Workflow: The GoPro is usually easier if you want footage that’s ready to share right away. The Insta360 X4 is more flexible, but you’ll usually spend time reframing clips in an app.
• Image quality: If you plan to export normal flat video, the GoPro’s dedicated single-lens footage will usually be more straightforward than reframed 360 footage.
• Durability: The GoPro is generally the safer bet if you’re worried about knocks and lens protection. The X4’s exposed dual lenses can be more vulnerable to scratches while traveling.

Bottom line: For most travelers who want convenience, the GoPro Hero 13 Black is the easier choice. If your priority is creative travel content and unique angles, the Insta360 X4 is more fun and more versatile.

Keep in mind that 360 files are large, and editing/reframing on the go can use more phone battery and storage.