Fairly easy to use ; Dust and waterproof to 33ft / 10m ; Up to 8K video

More expensive than the competition ; Desktop and phone apps could be better ; DNG photo editing is convoluted

The Kandao QooCam 3 Ultra is a great 360-degree camera, but it's let down by the phone and desktop apps which aren't as good as the competition. Not to mention, it's more expensive, larger and heavier than the Insta360 X4. Image quality is great...

High resolution (8K at 30fps) and impressive photo capabilities (96MP) ; IP68 rating for water and dust resistance ; Built-in memory is a standout feature compared to competitors ; Fast F1.6 aperture for better low-light performance

The app is lacking in features compared to competitors ; The stitching of footage isn’t perfect ; The camera is bulkier and heavier than its main competitor ; The price point is higher despite having fewer features and a less polished experience than...

The Kandao QooCam 3 Ultra packs impressive 8K video and built-in memory, but it’s a bit of a bulky underdog. With choppy stitching and an app that could use a boost, it struggles against its main rival, the Insta360 X4. A solid effort, but maybe wait...

If you want the highest resolution 360-degree photos and videos. ; You'd like a 360-degree camera with a single lens mode for video. ; If the price is too high, consider the QooCam 3 instead. ; If you don’t want to spend time reframing photos and videos.