A gimbal is only half the battle; the right extras turn shaky clips into polished shots. Below are the seven best gimbal accessories 2025, field-tested on DJI, Zhiyun and Insta360 rigs, plus a quick-scan bullet list so you can jump straight to what you need.
Three hot sub-$150 gimbals rule 2025: Insta360 Flow 2, DJI Osmo Mobile 7 Pro and Hohem iSteady V3. I tested them side-by-side for stabilisation, AI tracking, fill lights and battery so you can pick the right travel rig.
The new Smooth 5E brings five gimbal modes, magnetic fill lights and optional AI tracking to the sub-150 dollar class. After two weeks of day-to-night vlog shoots I compare it with Hohem iSteady V3 and DJI Osmo Mobile 7 Pro.
Unveiled at CES on 9 January 2025, Hohem’s iSteady V3 folds smaller, tracks smarter and brightens faces with a built-in light. After three weeks of city, hike and studio shoots, here is the full verdict plus a head-to-head with iSteady M7 and DJI OM 7 Pro.
Shooting run-and-gun after sunset usually means juggling a gimbal and a pocket LED. Thankfully several 2025 models pack a lamp right on the roll arm. I tested dozens and picked the five best gimbals with built-in lights that keep your footage bright.
The first Flow was already a sleeper hit; however, Flow 2 Pro adds Apple DockKit, faster Deep Track 4.0 and stronger tripod legs while trimming weight. After a month of vlogging, here is the detailed verdict – plus a head-to-head with the 2023 model.
Bigger phones mean bigger stabilizer demands. I field-tested the heftiest rigs—iPhone 16 Pro Max with Moment lenses, Galaxy Fold 6, and MagSafe batteries—to find the best gimbals for heavy smartphones 2025. Here are the five that didn’t buckle.
DJI’s Osmo Mobile 7 Pro adds a removable AI tracker, bright LED and longer selfie rod—yet still folds into a jacket pocket. After three weeks of travel and client shoots, here’s my honest verdict on build, battery and real-world stabilisation.
Affordable stabilizers have levelled-up in 2025. After hands-on testing dozens of "cheap" models, I picked the five best budget gimbals 2025 that stay below $300 yet deliver smooth, reliable footage for beginners and travelling creators alike.
The Insta360 Flow might just be the smartest gimbal I’ve used in 2025. Here’s my hands-on experience with its tracking, stabilization, and usability in daily content creation.