After a year of testing, tweaking, and chasing smooth footage across all kinds of cameras, I’ve pulled together my roundup of the top gimbals 2025. These are my personal winners in each category—from smartphone gimbals to GoPro stabilizers, beginner rigs to travel-friendly options.
This list is built on hands-on testing and real-world usage—not just spec sheets. If you want a reliable gimbal that fits your needs and budget, one of these will get the job done beautifully.
Best Smartphone Gimbal: DJI Osmo Mobile 7
The Osmo Mobile 7 is my pick for best smartphone gimbal in 2025. It builds on DJI’s legacy with improved tracking, seamless setup, and buttery stabilization. I especially love the new auto-balance feature, which means I can snap in my phone and start shooting instantly. Add to that its foldable design and improved app support, and this one’s tough to beat.
Check out my hands-on thoughts in the upcoming full review—or compare it to the competition in my beginner gimbal guide.
Best GoPro Gimbal: FeiyuTech G6 Max
For GoPro users, the G6 Max is an absolute beast. It’s tough, splash-resistant, and works across multiple platforms—including smartphones and mirrorless cameras. For me, it’s the versatility that seals the deal. I’ve used it while mountain biking and vlogging—it never missed a beat.
Want more GoPro options? I did a full breakdown in my GoPro gimbal roundup.
Best Beginner Gimbal: Zhiyun Smooth Q4
If you’re new to gimbals, the Smooth Q4 is an easy win. It’s affordable, lightweight, and doesn’t require a learning curve. I’ve recommended it to friends just starting out, and they’ve all been impressed with how quickly they got usable footage out of it.
The built-in extension rod and gesture control features are nice bonuses too. You can also read more in my beginner guide.
Best Compact Gimbal: Insta360 Flow
The Flow takes the crown for best compact gimbal in 2025. It’s small, smart, and feature-rich—honestly, it doesn’t feel like a “mini” gimbal when you use it. The AI tracking is next-level, and the built-in tripod and selfie stick make it incredibly versatile.
I go deeper into the tech and real-world use cases in my full Insta360 Flow review.
Best All-Rounder: Hohem iSteady M7
For creators who want a gimbal that can handle phones, GoPros, and more without a big price tag, the Hohem iSteady M7 is a standout. It delivers great stabilization, AI tracking, a built-in light, and solid battery life—all in a surprisingly affordable package.
I’ve taken this one on travel shoots, daily vlogs, and even live streams—it always pulls its weight.
Final Thoughts
There’s no one-size-fits-all when it comes to gimbals, but I hope this roundup of the top gimbals 2025 helps you find the right fit. Each pick here has something special going for it, and they’ve all earned a place in my kit for different reasons.
Whether you’re new to content creation or levelling up your gear in 2025, I’ve got more deep dives and comparisons coming soon. Until then, check out my individual reviews for more hands-on detail—and as always, feel free to reach out if you want help choosing the right gimbal for your setup.
