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#3 in Phone GimbalsBest Value

Zhiyun Smooth 5S

Name: Zhiyun Smooth 5S
Brand: Zhiyun
Rating: 9 (1 reviews)

Zhiyun

$109.00 – $139.00

Professional smartphone gimbal with a built-in magnetic fill light and smart follow mode. Features a 3-axis stabilization system with 600-degree pan range and SmartFollow subject tracking.

9.0

Excellent

Consensus

Our Analysis

Ranked #3 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.

Score Breakdown

Expert Score

9.1

User Sentiment

9.1

Value Score

9.1

Complaint Risk

8.6

Freshness

8.8

Community

8.8

Availability

9.5

Pros

Built-in magnetic fill light
Built-in magnetic fill light
600-degree pan range
600-degree pan range
Professional-grade stabilization
Professional-grade stabilization

Cons

Steeper learning curve
Steeper learning curve
Heavier than entry-level gimbals
Heavier than entry-level gimbals

Don't buy this if…

The professional feature set has a learning curve and casual users may find simpler gimbals more approachable.
The professional feature set has a learning curve and casual users may find simpler gimbals more approachable.