Yi VR 360

Expert review by : Jim Fisher (pcmag.com)

YI 360 VR Camera

The YI 360 VR Camera captures some of the best-looking 360-degree footage we've seen, but its desktop editing tools are limited.

Strong 5.7K video quality. Supports 4K live streaming. Works independently of a phone. Standard tripod socket. Reasonable price.

5.7K video must be stitched using desktop software. Desktop software is Windows only. Not weather resistant. Can overheat at 5.7K.

The YI 360 VR Camera is a solid entry in the 360-degree market as long as you are willing to put the time and effort into stitching and editing 5.7K video on a desktop computer. When you shoot at 4K you don't get a quality advantage over the less...

Feb, 2018

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Expert review by : Joshua Goldman (cnet.com)

Yi's 360 VR camera should worry the competition

The compact dual-lens camera is loaded with top-end features for capturing and streaming spherical video, but it's not priced that way.

Apr, 2017

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Expert review by : Jamie Carter (techradar.com)

Yi 360 VR review

More about core quality than novelty features

Crisp 360-degree images ; Well saturated, even color ; Universal tripod thread ; Excellent smartphone app

In-camera auto-stitching is basic ; Heats up when transferring files ; No Mac OS editing software ; Not waterproof

With a rare ability to shoot 360-degree videos in 5.7K resolution, a host of manual controls and sharp, dynamic video and stills, this is a serious effort to appeal to semi-pro videographers wanting to experiment with 360. If you're a semi-pro...

Jul, 2018

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Expert review by : Joshua Goldman (cnet.com.au)