Best Wearable Gimbal of 2022: Top Picks And Reviews

There are a lot of different wearable gimbals on the market, and it can be tough to decide which one is right for you. However, we’ve done the research and found the best wearable gimbals for your needs. Whether you’re looking for something to stabilize your video or take better photos, we’ve got you covered.

Top  Rated Best Wearable Gimbals

1.Zhiyun Rider M

Now, it’s no secret that Zhiyun is one of the biggest names in the gimbal market. At least one product from their gimbal line dominates each of the major gimbal stabilizer niches, and the wearable gimbal market is no different.

Many people thought that when the Zhiyun Rider M came out, it would take the number one spot because Zhiyun could use all of the experience and knowledge they had gained over the last ten years to ensure their products were the best they could be.

As we said above, it is also the most expensive wearable gimbal on the market. You have to be into your action sport of choice to justify the price, but we think it’s worth it.

When we’re writing this, the Zhiyun Rider M is pretty new to the market, so it might be hard to find it in a local photography or videography store. We’d suggest checking Amazon to see what the prices and availability are right now.

Performance And Functionality

As we said above, the Zhiyun Rider M can hold up to 0.35 pounds of weight, more than any of the other four wearable gimbals on our list. Even though this isn’t much compared to their range of hand-held gimbals, we think it’s a step in the right direction for their range of wearable gimbals.

With the latest top-of-the-line GoPro action camera weighing about 0.25 pounds, the Zhiyun Rider M has about 0.1 pounds of free load capacity for any other accessories you might want to attach to it. Most people will probably choose to protect their GoPro with a case, but you might still have room for a few other accessories.

Regarding battery life, Zhiyun has hit it out of the park. Each full charge of the product gives you about five and a half hours of battery life. This should be enough to ensure you have enough power to take pictures of your adventures while doing extreme sports.

Image stabilization is a big part of what this gimbal can do for you. The video above is an excellent example of what it can do. You can see that the action camera stays level during the whole ride.

The video distortion is caused by the action camera, not the gimbal. With the Zhiyun Rider Ms image stabilization and the newest GoPro, you can imagine the level of image quality that you would be able to capture.

User Interface And Control System

Even though it is one of the most expensive wearable gimbals on the market, Zhiyun has made sure that it is as easy to use and set up as possible. This ensures that anyone, whether they’ve never used a gimbal before or used it for years, will be able to get the Rider M down quickly and easily.

The Zhiyun smartphone app syncs directly with gimbal via Bluetooth and gives you extra controls. Over the last few months, Zhiyun has also been updating its app to make it more valuable and easy to use.

The app gives you a quick and easy way to change how your gimbal works at the touch of a button, so you can make it work for you no matter what you’re doing.

Build Quality And Design

Regarding design, we think Zhiyun did a great job making a gimbal that looks sleek and professional, works well, and is easy to use. When it comes to how well it is made, the Zhiyun Rider M is small, light, and strong. This makes it easy to carry and wear while doing your favorite extreme sport, and you won’t even notice wearing it.

It is NOT waterproof, though. We know that an early review of it on YouTube accidentally said it was waterproof, but it’s not, and Zhiyun doesn’t say it is. Keep this in mind when you’re out and about, and take any precautions you need if it’s raining.

Our Verdict

If you have the money, the Zhiyun Rider M is the best wearable gimbal on the market right now, in our opinion. We do not doubt that it will be a great addition to your action camera accessories and help you get the best images possible while doing your action sports.

2. Evo SS

Next up is the Evo SS. Its hand-held gimbals leave a lot to be desired, but the range of its wearable gimbals is excellent. It is one of the best by a long shot, and it is also a little bit cheaper than the Zhiyun Rider M, even though it performs just as well.

Even though the Evo SS has been out for a while, its popularity keeps growing as more and more people see what it can do and decide to buy it to add to their collection of action camera accessories. It has also gotten one of the community’s best reputations, which keeps improving as more people use it.

Performance And Functionality

In terms of performance, the Evo SS offers image stabilization that is very close to what the Zhiyun Rider M can do. This gimbal can also hold up to 0.31 pounds of weight. When this article was written, this was the second-largest load capacity for a wearable gimbal. This can easily hold the weight of the newest GoPro action cameras and still have a lot of weight left over for other things.

When it comes to battery life, the Evo SS can last for about five hours on a single charge. It can also be charged quickly, so you don’t have to wait too long between charges. Five hours of battery life on your wearable gimbal should be enough for most of you, and at the time we wrote this, it was the second-longest you could get. The Zhiyun Rider M has about a half hour more.

Even though the video above has a few different kinds of video, there are some clips that show precisely what you can expect from the Evo SS if you buy it and use it as your main wearable gimbal. In the clips of the mountain biker wearing the gimbal clips, you can see how easily the Evo SS stabilizes the action camera to give the user the best image quality possible.

User Interface And Control System

The way Evo made the SS’s control interface works a lot like the one on the product, which we talked about above. It was made as easy to use as possible so that even people who have never used a wearable gimbal before can use it without any problems. However, it also has the advanced controls that a more experienced user will want in their gimbal.

Build Quality And Design

The Evo SS is made in a smart way that also makes sure the gimbal works as well as possible. It was made so that all of the gimbal’s moving parts could move separately without rubbing against each other. This helps to keep the gimbal from getting too hot while it’s being used.

We think that the SS is really well made, and with this gimbal stabilizer, Evo really did set the bar and show the rest of the wearable gimbal market what they had to offer to be competitive. Again, the gimbal is small, light, and strong, so it can handle a few bumps without any problems. Even though the SS is water-resistant, it is not fully IP67 or IP68 waterproof. It can work fine in light rain, but you shouldn’t fully submerge it in water.

Our Verdict

The Evo SS is a great piece of equipment, but we think the Zhiyun Rider M is even better. It works well and costs less than the Zhiyun gimbal. It has all the features a professional would want.

We think it will help you improve the quality of the pictures you take when you’re out and about, and it will be a great addition to your camera accessories.

3. Feiyutech WG2X

The next gimbal on our list is the Feiyutech WG2X. It is a very popular wearable gimbal for action sports, and it is also one with a middle price point. Feiyutech is having some trouble with its AK line, but its G series and WG line of gimbals are still as good as ever.

The original Feiyutech WG2 had a great reputation in the community, but Feiyutech stopped making it when they came out with this gimbal. It was a better all-around gimbal stabilizer because it fixed the problems with the WG2.

At the time this was written, it hadn’t been out for very long, but it was already getting a good reputation in the community that was likely to keep growing for years.

Performance And Functionality

The Feiyutech WG2X can hold up to 0.29 pounds, which means it can hold the heaviest GoPro action cameras on the market right now. However, the gimbal may have trouble if they get much heavier than the GoPro Hero 7 Black. Still, the WG2X does an excellent job regarding the amount of image stabilization it can give you.

We think the WG2X’s maximum battery life of about two and a half hours is its biggest flaw. For the price you’re paying, we would expect the gimbal’s battery to last at least an extra hour per full charge. This is why we think the price is too high for the gimbal.

The video above was taken with a GoPro action camera that was attached to the Feiyutech WG2X. It does a good job of showing what kind of image quality you can expect from it. As you can see, the gimbal’s image stabilization is great for how much it costs. We just wish it had a longer battery life or was cheaper.

User Interface And Control System

The WG2X’s control interface is very easy to use, and we are sure that you will be able to quickly and easily learn how to use this gimbal in the middle price range. The navigation menu has been changed by Feiyutech to make it much easier to find and change important settings.

Even though the Feiyutech app for smartphones has some problems, they are slowly putting out updates to make it better. It does work with the Feiyutech WG2X, but only in a limited way. We hope that this will change in the future.

Build Quality And Design

The Feiyutech WG2X is by far the best-looking gimbal in our article. We love the way it looks. As you can see in the picture above, it has a very stylish look and a professional finish. This product is small, and as light as possible, just like the other wearable gimbals we’ve talked about, so you can strap it on and do your favorite sport without any trouble.

Even though the WG2X feels tough, we don’t think it would be able to take much abuse without breaking, so be extra careful when using it.

Our Verdict

The Feiyutech WG2X is a good little gimbal that works well, but we wish it was a little less expensive. Even so, a lot of people still use it as their go-to wearable gimbal, and many of them have posted their own reviews about how the gimbal has worked for them.

4. Hohem XG1 Wearable Gimbal

Next, we have the Hohem XG1, which we think is the best low-cost wearable gimbal on the market right now. Its level of performance is surprising, given how cheap it is. Hohem is quickly becoming the go-to brand for high-performance gimbals that don’t break the bank, and they are quickly building a loyal customer base of people who love their products.

Since it came out on the market, it has gotten a good name in the community that keeps getting better as time goes on.

One thing we’d like to point out is that this is an entry-level wearable gimbal, and the Hohem XG1’s maximum load capacity of 0.26 pounds means that it can’t hold the current top-of-the-line GoPro Hero Black action camera because it’s too heavy.

If you want the best possible image quality and plan to use the top-of-the-line action camera models, any of the three wearable gimbals we’ve talked about above would be a better choice.

Because of this, we always suggest that you double-check that the weight of your action camera is under 0.26 pounds, and for best performance, under 0.22 pounds.

Performance And Functionality

As we said, the Hohem XG1’s maximum load capacity of 0.26 Pounds is the lowest of all the gimbals we talked about in our article. Still, it’s the cheapest of all the gimbals, and for a cheap wearable gimbal, it does a great job. It’s just a little tricky to make sure you have an action camera that can mount on it and be held up by the gimbal.

When it comes to battery life, it can be used nonstop for up to two hours before it needs to be charged again. Again, this gimbal has the shortest maximum battery life of all the ones we looked at. However, it is also our budget recommendation for a wearable gimbal, so keep that in mind.

Even though it’s inexpensive, the video above shows what the Hohem XG1 can do for you in terms of image stabilization. As you can see, the gimbal works surprisingly well for how much it costs. It does a great job of keeping the action camera steady so that it can take the best pictures possible.

User Interface And Control System

It has an easy-to-use control interface, and it’s easy to mount and balance your action cam as needed to minimize the time you have to wait while getting your gear ready. As an action camera for beginners, the Hohem XG1 is very easy to use and has a setup very similar to the Zhiyun Rider M, which we talked about first in this article.

The system that the Hohem XG1 uses is simple enough that anyone who wants to buy their first wearable gimbal won’t have any trouble getting the hang of it. The Hohem XG1 is not a good choice for an advanced user who wants to get the most out of their gimbal and has the time to customize its settings.

Build Quality And Design

The Hohem XG1 is basically a copy of the design of the Evo SS. It gets the job done and doesn’t have any friction hot spots that could cause it to get too hot while being used.

This product is actually pretty well made for an entry-level wearable gimbal. It is a bit heavy, but it is strong enough to take a few bumps without breaking.

Our Verdict

You get what you pay for, and the Hohem XG1 is a good choice for a low-cost, entry-level wearable gimbal. At the time this article was written, it was probably the best entry-level wearable gimbal on the market. If you’re on a tight budget or just want a simple gimbal, the Hohem XG1 is a good choice, but it can’t compare to the Zhiyun Rider M or the Evo SS.

5. Removu S1

The last wearable gimbal we’ll talk about in our article is the Removu S1. As we said at the beginning of the article, we almost didn’t talk about this gimbal at all because we think it’s way too expensive for what it does.

We know that it is both a hand-held and a wearable gimbal in one and that you can quickly switch between the two, but we feel like it is a “jack of all trades, master of none.”

Even after the latest price cut, we think the Removu S1 is still way too expensive and not worth adding to your collection of camera accessories. We would not recommend it to our readers. The only reason we put it in our article is that the S1 is always suggested when people ask for advice on wearable gimbals, so we want to make it clear that you should stay away from it.

Still, it’s a pretty popular gimbal stabilizer on the market and has a good name in the community, even if the number of people using it doesn’t seem to be growing. We think, though, that the Zhiyun Rider M or the Evo SS are much better choices for the price that the S1 sells for now because they work much better.

Performance And Functionality

The S1 can hold up to 0.3 pounds of payload weight, which means it can easily hold all of the latest GoPro action cameras without any problems. Also, even with the heaviest GoPro on the market at the time this was written, there were still a lot of payloads left over.

From what we’ve seen, it’s always best to only use about 80% of a gimbal’s load capacity to get the best performance, so this fits with our usual percentage breakdown.

The worst thing about the Removu S1 is that it only has a maximum battery life of three hours. For the price it sells for, we would have expected at least four and a half hours per full charge of the gimbal’s batteries. Still, maximum battery life of three hours is probably enough for most of our readers, depending on what they are doing.

As you can see, it does exactly what it says on the box when it comes to image stabilization and does it very well. We just wish the gimbal was cheaper or had longer battery life.

User Interface And Control System

As the Removu S1 is a combination of a hand-held gimbal and a wearable gimbal, it can be hard to get used to at first. However, once you do, you can switch between hand-held mode and wearable mode quickly and easily. Aside from that, it’s a pretty simple piece of gear to use as a wearable gimbal.

Build Quality And Design

Even though it was built well when it first came out, it’s definitely not as good as other gimbals at this price point that have come out recently. Even though it’s tough, it’s also heavy and kind of big. This is just one more reason why we think the Removu S1 is too expensive and doesn’t live up to its price.

Our Verdict

We hope that we have made it clear that we think the Removu S1 is too expensive and not worth the money. If you have this much money to spend, the Evo SS will be a much better choice. If you can spend a little more, get the Zhiyun Rider M instead. It’s better than both the Removu S1 and the Removu S2.

• Read more: Best GoPro Gimbal 2022: GoPro Hero 8, 9 & 10

6. DIGITALFOTO Thanos Pro: Best Wearable System All-Around

The market for gimbals is already one of the most varied you can look at. So, you have a lot of choices, and they all work well. This gives you the freedom to choose what you think is best for you, and there are no complications to get in the way. This is the way to go if you want to find something good.

Now, the DIGITALFOTO Thanos Pro is not a gimbal, and I’m saying this upfront because I want to be clear. There are other options on the market, but what you need here is a support system that you can use to turn your existing gimbal into a full-fledged wearable gimbal.

I can see why a lot of people might be confused, but this is how it works, and there’s nothing wrong with it. In fact, I like it because it makes everything easier.

If you want to know why I’m saying this, it’s easy to explain. You can just grab this thing, put it on your already-existing gimbal, and start using it. I know it might seem counterproductive or strange to many people, but hey, if you want a good overall experience, this is it.

The DIGITALFOTO Thanos Pro is my favorite because it makes every gimbal so much easier to use. If you are out for longer photo shoots or video sessions, having something like this will make your life so much easier.

The only problem I have with this is that this product looks very scary when it comes to setting it up. This is funny because setting it up is really easy and doesn’t have any problems.

Overall, it is a great wearable gimbal system that can turn most of your existing gimbals into wearable gimbals. This is something I would recommend to everyone.

Pros

• A very clever and easy-to-use design.
• It makes it very easy to carry a gimbal.
• Great for people who already have gimbals that are heavier.

Cons

• It’s hard to get used to at first.

7. Feiyu Tech FY-WG 3: Best Gimbal For A GoPro

To be honest, it can be hard to find the right gimbal. Especially when you’re looking at wearable options because, unlike the standard market for gimbals, you’re looking at completely different products from companies you may not have heard of. This causes confusion, which we also want to avoid.

The Feiyu Tech FY-WG 3 is a great GoPro wearable gimbal and other cameras like it. It is made to give you the best experience possible. I love how this gimbal will help you get smooth footage. It’s easy to buy this because it comes with a case that makes it easy to carry.

The gimbal can be attached to almost anything, and the price is low enough that you can’t go wrong. You’re also looking at a great hand-held remote control and one of the easiest ways to set up a TV.

One of the best things about this gimbal, though, is that it has an amazing battery life, so you can really get the experience you want.

As for the bad things, I can’t really think of much, to be honest. I just wish there was a way to tell when the battery is low and a button to lock it quickly.

In general, the Feiyu Tech FY-WG 3 is a great gimbal that is easy to buy. It’s easy to set up, the battery life is great, and it doesn’t cost a lot of money. This is really something you should look into.

Pros

• Easy to get started.
• Simple on the wallet.
• Smooth as silk footage.
• The battery life is still very good.
• The hand-held remote is easy to use.
• It comes with everything you need.
• It can be attached to almost anything.

Cons

• It doesn’t have a quick lock button.
• No way to tell how long the battery will last.

8. GoPro Performance Chest Mount – Best Chest Mount for GoPro

Okay, listen to me first. This right here is in no way a gimbal. I know this roundup is supposed to be about gimbals, but the product I’m looking at is so good and has so many useful features that you can’t really ignore it.

GoPro makes this universal chest mount for their cameras. When I first saw it, I thought it would be a useless tool and a waste of money, but it is so much more than that in terms of how it works.

If you’ve been looking for something inexpensive, this is the one you should choose. It’s one of the easiest things to offer because it’s very flexible and can fit almost everyone because there are so many ways to change it. So, if you do want to make some changes, you can use the gimbal to do so.

The one thing I can’t stop admiring about this chest mount is how easy it is to use in general. This might be the best thing you can buy in terms of how you can use it, and you won’t have any trouble with it either.

Now let’s talk about the bad things about this chest mount. There isn’t much to dislike about it, but I would strongly advise you to be careful before you spend your money on it. This is not a gimbal, so it doesn’t have any of the parts that you would find in a gimbal.

Overall, the GoPro Performance Chest Mount is a good product that you can buy. It is affordable, and if you want a wearable device that will help you keep the camera attached to your body, then this is a good product.

Pros

• Use-friendly.
• Very, very affordable.
• Flexible enough for most bodies.

Cons

• It’s still chest mount at the end of the day.

9. STUNTMAN Pack Mount: Best GoPro Camera Shoulder Mount

The best shoulder mount for GoPro cameras is the STUNTMAN Pack Mount.

This product  is an affordable shoulder mount for GoPro and similar cameras that gives you freedom and mobility on the go.

When you talk about smaller cameras like GoPro and some other action cameras that are similar, you realize that you have a lot of great choices. Even though these cameras are great and can be stabilized, it’s better to wear them on your body because you’re looking at something that will really, really help you.

This is where the STUNTMAN Pack Mount comes in. It’s another mount I’m going to talk about because it deserves your attention. If you’re looking for something, you can just strap on and start using it, and the experience is not going to be affected in any way.

Even though this is a shoulder mount, the company did such a good job making it that you can just put it on and forget it’s there. But I would strongly suggest that you do your job right when you’re setting up, or else you might have problems.

Still, I like this STUNTMAN Pack Mount because it is one of the easiest mounts to use and get to. Yes, you might also find some other choices. But what you’re looking at is a mount that just works, and it does that very well.

I can’t think of much that is bad about it. But I should tell you ahead of time that this is not a gimbal. Instead, it is a shoulder mount for action cameras. So, if you’re going to buy this thinking it’s a gimbal, you might want to look somewhere else.

Overall, it does what it’s supposed to do. You are not getting the most features, but you are getting what you need. In fact, it’s very simple, but the fact that it works well is enough to keep you there.

Pros

• The price was right.
• Simple to get going with.
• Most action cameras can use it.

Cons

• Just a mount on the shoulder.

FAQs

What size is the Zhiyun Rider M’s mounting thread?

A standard quarter-inch mounting thread is used to attach the gimbal

Does the Zhiyun Rider M have motors that don’t need brushes?

Yes, and they were built from the ground up to give you the best performance while using as little power as possible.

Can a tripod be used with the Evo SS?

 

Yes, it has the standard quarter-inch mounting thread, so it will work with any tripod that uses the standard mounting screw.

Does the Evo SS come with a selfie stick that works with it?

Yes, but you can also attach it to most regular selfie sticks that use the standard quarter-inch mounting thread.

Does the Evo SS have a remote control that can be used wirelessly?

Yes, both official Evo remotes and remote controls from other companies can be used with the gimbal.

How big is the Feiyutech WG2X’s mounting thread?

It uses the standard quarter-inch mounting thread and can be attached to any tripod or harness that uses the standard mounting screw.

Is it rainproof to use the Feiyutech WG2X?

Even though it says it can handle splashes, we wouldn’t recommend you use it in anything but light rain.

Can I attach my phone to this gimbal that I wear?

No, and even though there are third-party accessories out there that claim to let you do this safely, we don’t think you should try it.

Can the Hohem XG1 be attached to a vest or a head strap?

Yes, the XG1 has a standard mount, so it can be attached to anything with a standard mount connector.

Does the Hohem XG1 work in the rain?

No, and it doesn’t say that it can handle water, so be careful if you use it in the rain.

Can an action camera with a protective case be attached to the Removu S1?

No, not even the special cases that have been made to protect a wearable gimbal.

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What thread does the Removu S1 use to mount?

It has a standard quarter-inch thread for mounting.

Does the Removu S1 work in the rain?

No, even though it says it can handle rain and splashes, it is not fully waterproof.

Conclusion

The best wearable gimbal is the one that suits your needs the most. There are many different types of gimbals on the market, so it’s important to find one that has the features you’re looking for. If you’re looking for a gimbal to use while you’re hiking or biking, then you’ll want one that’s lightweight and easy to carry.

If you’re looking for a gimbal to use while you’re shooting video, then you’ll want one that’s sturdy and can handle a lot of movement. Whatever your needs, there’s a wearable gimbal out there that’s perfect for you. Thank you for reading our article on the best wearable gimbals of 2022. If you want know more best gimbal for iphone or DSLR please follow the link