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Insta360 Link 2 4K AI Webcam
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Price: $199.99
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4K webcam on a 2-axis gimbal that pans and tilts to follow you, with a 1/2-inch sensor, AI noise canceling and DeskView, for Windows and Mac.
- Video
- 4K
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Warranty and what comes with it
From Cyber City
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Offered through independent leasing companies. Approval is their decision.
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Specs and details
Overview
The Insta360 Link 2 is a 4K webcam built on a small 2-axis gimbal, so the camera itself turns to keep you in the shot as you walk to a whiteboard or move around a room. AI Tracking can follow one person or a small group (Insta360 suggests two or three people), and Pause-Track Areas let you mark spots where it stops following. A 1/2-inch sensor behind an f/1.8 lens, HDR and phase-detection autofocus keep faces sharp from about 4 in (10 cm) away. It records 4K at up to 30 fps or 1080p at up to 60 fps, and shoots vertical 4K when you turn it on a tripod.
AI noise canceling cleans up the built-in mic, with three sound modes for talking alone, a busy room, or speaking over music. DeskView tilts the camera down to show papers on your desk, Whiteboard Mode squares off a board using the four markers in the box, and hand gestures start tracking, zoom in or out, or open the whiteboard view. After 10 seconds idle the camera flips down for privacy. Link 2 plugs in over USB-C, attaches to a laptop or monitor with the magnetic mount, and works as a camera in Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Twitch and other apps on Windows 10 or later and macOS 11 or later.
What each kit includes
- Standard: the webcam, the magnetic mount, four recognition markers for Whiteboard Mode, a USB-C cable and a USB-C to USB-A adapter.
- Tripod: everything in Standard plus the Mini 2-in-1 Tripod for vertical video or a desk setup away from the screen.
Want the same picture without the moving gimbal? Look at the Insta360 Link 2C, or the Insta360 Link 2 Pro with a larger sensor, and see every camera we carry.
Warranty and support
- Lease-to-own optionsFrom Cyber City
Offered through independent leasing companies. Approval is their decision.
How lease-to-own works
The maker’s terms are on the maker’s page. Ask us before you buy if anything is unclear.
Specs
- Sensor and lens
- 1/2-inch sensor; f/1.8; 26 mm equivalent
- Video
- 4K at 30/25/24 fps; 1080p and 720p at up to 60 fps; 360p at up to 30 fps
- Portrait video
- 4K at up to 30 fps; 1080p and 720p at up to 60 fps
- Field of view and zoom
- 79.5 degrees diagonal, 67 degrees horizontal; up to 4x digital zoom
- Autofocus
- phase detection, from 4 in (10 cm) to infinity
- Exposure
- ISO 100 to 3200; shutter 1/8000 to 1/30 s; white balance 2000 to 10000 K; plus or minus 3 EV
- HDR
- in every resolution and frame rate
- Audio
- AI noise canceling; Voice Focus, Voice Suppression and Music Balance modes
- Gimbal
- 2-axis
- Modes
- AI Tracking (single person or group), Pause-Track Area, Smart Whiteboard, DeskView, Portrait, gesture control
- Video format
- H.264 or MJPEG; 4K and 1080p60 in portrait use MJPEG only
- Connection and power
- USB-C (USB 2.0) cable or the USB-C to USB-A adapter; 5V 1A
- Mounting
- magnetic mount with a 1/4-inch thread for a tripod
- Operating temperature
- 32 to 104 F (0 to 40 C)
- Size
- 2.8 x 2.3 x 1.5 in (71.3 x 58.9 x 38 mm)
- Weight
- 3.6 oz (101.5 g); 5.9 oz (166.5 g) with the magnetic mount
- Colors
- Graphite Black, Arctic White
- Computer
- Windows 10 or later (not ARM-based Windows); macOS 11.0 or later, with macOS 13.0 or later for the Virtual Camera
- Processor and memory
- Intel i5 5th gen or later and 8 GB RAM; some advanced features need i5 10th gen and 16 GB
- Natural Bokeh
- Windows with NVIDIA GTX 1080 or RTX 2060 and later (no AMD); Mac with M1 or later (no Intel Macs)
- Video apps
- shows up as a camera in Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Twitch and other platforms
- Phone control
- phone works as a remote for Link Controller over Wi-Fi; phone and computer on the same network
As the maker lists them. Ask us to check anything before you buy.
Is it for you?
Good for
- Teachers, trainers and streamers who move around: the gimbal pans and tilts to follow them
- Whiteboard and desk demos: Whiteboard Mode, Smart Whiteboard and a DeskView tilt that happens on its own
- Dim home offices: a 1/2-inch sensor with HDR
Not the right pick if
- You use an ARM-based Windows laptop: Link Controller does not support ARM Windows
- You want a webcam for a phone or tablet: Insta360 makes it for laptops and computers, and the phone only acts as a remote
- You want the lightest camera on your screen: the Link 2C has no gimbal and weighs less than half as much
What the maker made it for
- Video calls and online classes
- Live streams and content creation
- Whiteboard and desk presentations
Tips
- Install Link Controller for tracking, whiteboard and background features; the Virtual Camera needs macOS 13 or later on a Mac
- Keep your phone and computer on the same Wi-Fi network to use phone remote control
In the box
- Insta360 Link 2 x1
- Magnetic Mount x1
- Recognition Markers x4
- USB-C Cable x1
- USB-C to USB-A Adapter x1
- Mini 2-in-1 Tripod x1 (Tripod kit only)
Questions
Does the Insta360 Link 2 work on Mac and Windows?
Yes. Link Controller runs on Windows 10 or later and macOS 11.0 or later; ARM-based Windows is not supported. The Virtual Camera, which handles background effects, needs macOS 13.0 or later.
Does it work with Zoom and Microsoft Teams?
Yes. It shows up as a regular camera, and Insta360 names Zoom, Microsoft Teams and Twitch among the platforms it works with. The video resolution you get depends on each app.
What is the difference between the Link 2 and the Link 2C?
Both have the same 1/2-inch sensor, 4K video and AI noise canceling. The Link 2 sits on a 2-axis gimbal that physically follows you around the room; the Link 2C has no gimbal and zooms and reframes to keep people in view. The Link 2C is smaller and lighter.
How many people can AI Tracking follow?
It can follow one person or a group. Insta360 recommends two or three people in Group Tracking for the steadiest results.
Can I connect the Link 2 to my phone?
It is made for laptops and computers. Your phone can work as a remote over Wi-Fi to change modes, settings and the camera angle, as long as the phone and computer are on the same Wi-Fi network.
Which Link 2 kit should I get?
Standard has what you need to mount it on a laptop or monitor. The Tripod kit adds the Mini 2-in-1 Tripod, which you need for vertical 4K video or a setup away from the screen.
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| Sensor and lens | 1/2-inch sensor; f/1.8; 26 mm equivalent | 1/2-inch sensor; f/1.8; 26 mm equivalent | Not listed | Not listed |
| Video | 4K at 30/25/24 fps; 1080p and 720p at up to 60 fps; 360p at up to 30 fps | 4K at 30/25/24 fps; 1080p and 720p at up to 60 fps; 360p at up to 30 fps | Not listed | Not listed |
| Portrait video | 4K at up to 30 fps; 1080p and 720p at up to 60 fps | 4K at up to 30 fps; 1080p and 720p at up to 60 fps | Not listed | Not listed |
| Field of view and zoom | 79.5 degrees diagonal, 67 degrees horizontal; up to 4x digital zoom | 79.5 degrees diagonal, 67 degrees horizontal; up to 4x digital zoom | Not listed | Not listed |
| Autofocus | phase detection, from 4 in (10 cm) to infinity | phase detection, from 4 in (10 cm) to infinity | Not listed | Gear-type STM, smooth and quiet for video |
| Exposure | ISO 100 to 3200; shutter 1/8000 to 1/30 s; white balance 2000 to 10000 K; plus or minus 3 EV | ISO 100 to 3200; shutter 1/8000 to 1/30 s; white balance 2000 to 10000 K; plus or minus 3 EV | Not listed | Not listed |
| HDR | in every resolution and frame rate | in every resolution and frame rate | Not listed | Not listed |
| Audio | AI noise canceling; Voice Focus, Voice Suppression and Music Balance modes | AI noise canceling; Voice Focus, Voice Suppression and Music Balance modes | wind reduction, stereo, Direction Focus | Not listed |
| Gimbal | 2-axis | none | Not listed | Not listed |
| Modes | AI Tracking (single person or group), Pause-Track Area, Smart Whiteboard, DeskView, Portrait, gesture control | Auto Framing (single person or group), Smart Whiteboard, DeskView (mount angled by hand), Portrait, gesture control | Not listed | Not listed |
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