Insta360 Link 2
Exact average 83.8 · 5 printed, 4 estimated · printed scores only: 82
PCMag UK's review has no printed score; we read it as 60/100. The other 8 average 87.
Image: Insta3609 professional reviewers tested the Insta360 Link 2, and 8 recommend it. Most praised: picture quality and performance. Most common complaint: price.
Reviewed by TechRadar, Windows Central, Trusted Reviews and 6 more
The catch: Audio is only average, and gesture controls are unreliable.
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What 9 critics said
Highest score first · all converted to 0–100- 90TechRadar
A polished, feature-rich 4K webcam with smooth tracking and handy whiteboard mode, best for presenters and educators.
Read TechRadar review - 90Windows Central
An excellent successor with strong image quality and useful gimbal tracking, among the best webcams around $200.
Read Windows Central review - 90Trusted Reviews
Nearly the same image quality and features as the original at a lower price, plus better mic, group tracking and noise cancellation.
Read Trusted Reviews review - 80WIRED
A cheaper, very capable motorized webcam with great video and audio, useful tracking and easy setup.
Read WIRED review - 60PCMag UK
A solid gimbal webcam with a good microphone, but the noisy, soft picture does not justify the 4K label or price.
Read PCMag UK review - 89est.Laptop Mag
An Editor's Choice review calling the Link 2 near-perfect, with DSLR-like video, accurate tracking and a lower price than the original; only the audio is middling.
Read Laptop Mag review - 89est.Tom's Guide
The reviewer calls it a phenomenal premium webcam for the price with great picture and head tracking.
Read Tom's Guide review - 83est.GamesRadar+
A capable, well-built tracking webcam that is great for presenters and creators but overkill for casual users.
Read GamesRadar+ review - 83est.Fstoppers
A feature-rich webcam with better image quality and reliable tracking than typical webcams.
Read Fstoppers review
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Common questions
Is the Insta360 Link 2 worth it?
Most critics think so: 8 of 9 recommend it. Audio is only average, and gesture controls are unreliable.
Do critics agree about the Insta360 Link 2?
One critic disagrees: scores range from 60 (PCMag UK) to 90 (TechRadar), a spread of 30 points across 9 reviews. PCMag UK's review has no printed score; we read it as 60/100. The other 8 average 87.
What do critics dislike about the Insta360 Link 2?
Price (2 of 9 reviews).
What is the best alternative to the Insta360 Link 2?
The Obsbot Meet SE (critic score 87), top pick, narrowly.