10 Best Gimbals for GoPro Cameras in 2020 – Reviews and Buyer’s Guide

Design

FeiyuTech has improvised a lot with an innovative design in WG2X 3-axis wearable gimbal. It is specially designed to address the needs of people who mount their gimbal on a bike, backpack, or helmet.

It has an exclusively designed base support 2000 per second real-time calibration that helps you get the stability needed for smooth video shooting. This gimbal also has a sliding assembly to help balance the camera.

On top of that, WG2X comes with a T-clamp, if you want to use it as a handheld gimbal. This gimbal is lightweight, having aluminum and ABS construction. Also, there's a ¼ inch thread hole at the bottom and sides to attach other accessories like mic and tripod.

Mount

Unlike other gimbals using a cage type mount that blocks the power and record button, WG2X has a screw mount that gives you full control of the camera.

The packaging also includes an extra set of screws of different length that helps you easily mount various cameras having different thicknesses.

Compatibility

WG2X gimbal is compatible with GoPro Hero 6,5 and 4/ Session, AEE/ SJCAM YI Lite, and other similar size cameras. Its maximum load capacity is 130g.

Battery

The WG2X gimbal has a built-in lithium battery with 1500mAh capacity. Once fully charged, it can operate for 2.5 hours. Though the charging time depends on the type of charger, its average charging time is about 2 hours.

Design

The Zhiyun Z1 Evolution is crafted with CNC aluminum alloy. The design incorporates fashion and technology brilliantly. It is a classic yet straightforward gimbal for beginners. The four-way joystick is easy to use, feels comfortable, and is very responsive. An extra monitor can also be used to view the video output on an external monitor.

Mount

Zhiyun Z1 Evolution has a ¼ inches screw thread on the bottom allowing you to attach the gimbal with a monopod or a tripod. With a monopod, you can extend your gimbal to get a shot like a crane. The best thing about Z1 Evolution is that it has a 3.5 mm port for external video output. If you wish, you can use an external monitor too.

Compatibility

The Zhiyun Evolution is a highly compatible camera for most of the action cameras. It works best with cameras like the GoPro Hero 3, the GoPro Hero 3+, the GoPro Hero 4, the GoPro Hero 5, and the GoPro Hero 6. Other cameras like Xiaomi Yi and similar sized action cameras are supported too. If adjusted properly, you can mount a smartphone as well. But, there are other gimbals specially designed for smartphones, and Z1 Evolution is not the ideal one.

Battery

Batteries are all about power, and the Zhiyun Z1 Evolution is a powerful gimbal. It is backed up with a rechargeable 2000mAh battery giving 12 hours of battery backup. You can get 18650 Li-ion batteries for backup if you wish.

One unique feature of Zhiyun Evolution is that you can use the battery of your gimbal to charge your cameras. So, if your cameras run out of battery, you can charge it without interrupting your shoot.

Design

Removu S1, from Korean company Removu, is among the most loved gimbals by the users. The S1 features brushless motors and rotary sensors for smooth pictures and videos of high quality. Its modular and rainproof design offers unmatched versatility. The modular design helps in quickly detaching the grip from the handheld gimbal to make it a wearable one.

The handgrip also consists of a Bluetooth wireless remote control. This fancy-looking remote control also has an LED display, and a joystick to pan and tilt the gimbal.

Mount

Undoubtedly, Removu S1 is the best 2-i-1 gimbal as the handgrip can be detached easily to use as a wearable gimbal. You can mount it in a bike, or a custom selfie stick, the possibilities are endless. Anything that fits in the ¼ inch screw at the bottom is mountable.

Compatibility

Removu is a company that develops accessories solely for GoPro. They have tried their best to accommodate all GoPro users. The S1 features a GoPro frame housing that fits well for GoPro Hero 3/3+, 4/5/6/7, the Session Cube and possibly any future GoPro action cameras.

For compatibility, they have gone a step ahead to include frame housing for GoPro's biggest rivals Yi 4k+ and Garmin VIRB action cameras. If you wish, you can also get additional housing frames available in the market.

Battery

When it comes to battery backup, Removu S1 is not the best. Because of its advanced and fancy features as well as the low capacity battery, S1 can only give you 3 hours of runtime with a single cell. However, unlike other GoPro gimbal batteries, The S1's battery is removable. The S1 smart charger is included in the box as well. The best part about S1 is that the smart charger can charge two batteries and wireless remote control simultaneously.

Design

Hohem iSteady Pro is a gimbal for everyone. It's smaller and lighter build makes it a better option for casual users. However, the feel can not be compared with other gimbal bodies of metal, as the body feels plasticy. The packaging includes a micro USB charging cable and a small tripod.      

Mount

Hohem Pro 3  does not provide a good option for mounting. Unlike high-end gimbals with detachable clips, Hohem Pro 3 has a fixed attachment clip. Thus, there's no chance of mounting a smartphone. However, there's a ¼ inch mount screw for attaching a tripod or a monopod.  

Compatibility

Pro 3 is compatible with the GoPro 3/3+,4/5/6/7 and similar sized non-GoPro action cameras. Remember, there are different methods for using different cameras with this gimbal. The Hohem Pro 3 works well with the DJI Osmo Action, GoPro Hero 7/6/5/4/3, YICam, YI4K, SJCAM, for RXO and RXO II, and other similar size cameras.

Battery

Hohem Pro 3 comes with a 3600 mAh rechargeable built-in battery offering excellent runtime of 12 hours. You can perform extended shoots with such battery backup. Two-way charging service is also available in Hohem Pro 3. But, do not forget to power on your GoPro or other action cameras.

Design

Feiyu Tech G6 is undoubtedly one of the most elegantly designed gimbals. It has a sliding arm providing a much better arm placement compared to the G5 model. Also, it comes with an exchangeable camera holder. You can change the camera holder and adjust it according to your camera.

The Feiyu Tech G6 is designed in a perfect manner giving you a unique elevation angle. Because it has a fantastic tilting, panning and rolling angle you can get photos and videos from any angle you wish.

Mount

There have been some fresh additions like the side screw mount where you can attach a mobile clip and adjust your mobile. You can connect your mobile to the GoPro and use the bigger screen for better framing. Other than that, mounting in FeiyuTech G6 is still a tiresome process as compared to other gimbals.

Compatibility

Feiyu G6 is excellent when it comes to compatibility. It is compatible with the GoPro Hero 3/3+, 4/5/6/7, Yi 4K/4K+, AEE, and other similarly sized non-GoPro action cameras weighing up to 130g. There is a removable mounting device that helps you easily fit different size cameras.

You can also buy special mounts for irregularly shaped cameras and even for smartphones.

Battery

The G6 has a high capacity of 5000 mAh battery with a runtime of 12 hours. This helps in an extended shooting without having an interruption to charge the battery.

One of the coolest things about G6 is that you can charge your camera via the gimbal. So, even if you drain your camera battery, you won't have to stop your shoot. But, do not forget this reduces the battery runtime of your gimbal.    

Design

The GoPro Karma Grip has been in the market for long now. Still, it continues to be one of the best sellers for GoPro. Because GoPro itself makes it, mounting is easy and smooth and silk. The Karma Grip comes with a HERO harness included in the body. All you need to do is unlock, fit your GoPro, and lock it again.

Some users complain about the big size and heavyweight of the  KarmaGrip. However, the excellent rubber grip makes it easy and comfortable to hold.

Mount

For a GoPro user, this is undoubtedly the best gimbal in terms of mounting. You can use it as a handheld gimbal as well as a wearable one. And, mounting, as you would expect from an official product, is as simple as it can be.

Compatibility

Go Pro Karma grip is the most compatible of gimbals when it comes to GoPro action cameras. It is easily compatible with HERO5 Black, HERO6 Black, and HERO7 Black. And, if you get an HERO harness, it can house HERO4 Black/Silver too.

If you're likely to upgrade to other actions besides GoPro in the future, you can consider buying other gimbals supporting a wide range of action cameras.

Battery

The battery performance in GoPro Karma Grip is quite disappointing, to be honest. When most of the gimbals give 10 hours of runtime on an average, the Karma Grip gives you 2 hours of runtime when shooting at 4K.

The reason for that is because your camera is continually charging when you attach it to the gimbal. For some, 2 hours of runtime seems to be enough, while for some that may be an issue.

Design

Hohem HG5 PRO is a beautifully designed gimbal constructed using aluminum alloys, giving it much better durability. The body consists of a 5-way joystick and multi-function button for flexible operations and convenient switch. For its fancy-looking camera clip design and overall robust construction, the HG5 PRO surely deserves appreciation.

Mount

There are two ¼ inch screw threads holes which makes HG5 PRO a compatible gimbal. It is easy to mount accessories like a monopod, tripod or extension pole to these screws. The camera holder is impressive. You can attach cameras of different sizes.

Compatibility

If you're second-guessing whether the Hohem H5 PRO is compatible with most of the cameras or not, the answer is yes. It is compatible with a wide range of cameras including the GoPro Hero 3/3+/4/5/6, Yi 4K, the AEE, the Sony RX0, and the SJCAM. If you have a similar sized camera, you need not worry about its compatibility. Also, the Hohem Gimset app is available for both Android and iOS devices.

Battery

The Hohem HG5 PRO houses a 18650 2000mAh 3.7 V rechargeable battery. This gives you a runtime of six hours once the battery gets fully charged. It also has a micro USB port to help you charge your camera on the go. One of the great things about Hohem HG5 PRO is that it comes with additional batteries to ease your troubles during extended shoots.

Design

The EVO GP PRO leaves a great impression among its users with its design and simplicity. Its body is made up of aircraft-grade aluminum. This makes the body durable and lightweight. All you need to do is attach your GoPro, and you are good to go. It's that simple to use.

Mount

EVO GP-PRO is not a great gimbal to have when it comes to mounting. However, it does have an in-built threaded mount where you can mount your GoPro HERO3 through HERO5 Black, Garmin Virb Ultra 30, and Yi action cameras. If you need, you can also find optional mounts for GoPro HERO Session cameras as well as smartphones.

Compatibility

EVO GP PRO3 works with all major action cameras, including many other cameras besides GoPro action cameras. GoPro HERO3, GoPro HERO3+, GoPro HERO4 Silver, GoPro HERO4 Black, GoPro HERO Sessions, Garmin Virb Ultra 30, Nikon KeyMission 170**, and Yi Action Cam, Yi 4K Action Cam, SJ4000-SJ6000* are all easily compatible with the EVO GP PRO.

It's compatible as well as easy to set up without the hassle of using sophisticated software.

Battery

With EVO GP PRO3, you do not need to worry about your camera's battery while performing extended shoots. Its built-in charging cable helps you charge your camera, on the go. The 18650 Li-Ion batteries in PRO3 gives a runtime of 4-5 hours. You also get two extra batteries with EVO GP PRO3 as backups.

Design

The EVO SS is a 3 axis gimbal which makes it easily mountable on the body or a helmet. The size of the EVO SS 3 Axis is smaller in comparison, and this makes it easy to mount it on a helmet. It is designed to be compatible with many other action cameras besides GoPro cameras too.

Mount

The EVO SS gimbal comes with a ¼-20 inch threaded universal mount that is compatible with most of the monopods, tripods and other extensions. There are many options for additional mounts available in the market, in case you need any.

Compatibility

EVO SS is among the best wearable gimbals with high compatibility. You can use a GoPro mount adapter to mount your EVO SS to your existing mounting system. The EVO SS supports a wide range of action cameras like GoPro Hero3, 3+, GoPro Hero4 Silver, GoPro Hero4 Black, GoPro Hero Session, GoPro Hero5 session,b GoPro Hero5 Black**, Yi action cam, Yi 4K+ Action cameras, SJ4000-SJ6000**, Garmin Virb Ultra 30.

Battery

The EVO SS wearable gimbal comes with a pair of 18350 Li-Ion batteries. It takes 2-3 hours to get fully charged once it is plugged and gives 4 hours of runtime usually. A unique thing about the EVO SS is that it also has an indicator that regularly shows your battery status.

Like many new gimbals, EVO SS has a built-in charging which lets you charge your camera while you're using it. Do keep in mind that additional charging and extra operating might reduce its charge.

Design

The Zhiyun Rider-M is an advanced gimbal with a high-end compact design. It is best suited for outdoors. The metal body makes it sturdy and durable. Not only is it strong, but it is also lightweight too.  It is one of the lightest gimbals on the market weighing 180 gms. The body consists of 3 major ports: a micro USB port, GoPro charging port, and a port for external video output.

Mount

Since it is a wearable gimbal, the mounting process with Zhiyun Rider-M is easy and smooth. It is designed to mount easily with helmets and chest gears. The ¼ inch screw at the bottom helps you mount your gimbal with any extensions like a monopod, a tripod or any other extension rod. You can get crane shots or jib shots using this mounting screw.

Compatibility  

The ZhiYun Rider-M works with the GoPro HERO4 and similar sized cameras, SJCAM cameras(not all), YI & YI 4K action cameras, and GoPro HERO5 Black.      

Battery

Battery backup is one of the major highlights in Zhiyun Rider-M. This gimbal is powered with two 900mAh exchangeable batteries, giving you an average runtime of 4-5 hours. And that's usually enough time for a quality shoot. The batteries can take two hours to get fully charged.

Also, you get a charging port for GoPro in the Zhiyun Rider-M.