I’ve been using this magnetic mount with my Insta360 X5 for a little while now, and I’ve got to say, it’s been both exciting and a little nerve-wracking at times. The idea of trusting a £400+ camera (plus accessories) to a little foldable magnet stand is something that took me a second to get comfortable with. But after actually using it in a bunch of different situations, I can say it mostly does what it promises, with a couple of caveats.First impressions & build:It’s surprisingly small and light. Like, it feels almost too small when you first take it out of the bag. But the foldable design makes sense — I can throw it in a jacket pocket or the side pocket of my backpack without thinking twice about it. Build quality feels decent. It doesn’t feel flimsy, and the silicone pad on the back is a nice touch since raw magnets against a car hood or other surfaces would definitely make me nervous. That said, you still have to be careful. If you slide it instead of lifting straight off, it will leave faint marks on paint. Not gouges or scratches in my experience, but enough that I noticed it on my car and immediately made a mental note: don’t drag it around once it’s stuck.Magnets & mounting:The magnets are no joke on totally flat, fully metallic surfaces. On my car hood, roof, and even the trunk, it clamps down way harder than I expected for something this small. I drove around with my camera mounted for about 4 hours while doing Amazon Flex deliveries, including highway stretches at 55–60 mph. Not once did I see it wiggle or even hint at shifting. I was still sweating a little the first hour (thinking about that expensive camera flying off), but it never budged. On the flip side, if the surface isn’t perfectly flat or if there’s paint that’s too glossy/slippery, I do feel less confident. I tested it on a fridge door and a gym rack, and while it held, it didn’t feel quite as rock solid as on the car. I think it really depends where you stick it.Real-world uses: • Used it on the hood of my Jeep during a local parade. Bumpy roads, people leaning on the car, kids waving — the camera stayed locked in place and the footage came out surprisingly smooth. • Stuck it to the side of a delivery van while filming a timelapse of a route. Looked great, no movement at all. • Attached it to a metal beam in a basketball court for a wide-angle game recording. This was actually one of my favorite uses because the perspective was unique and it was quick to set up. • Around the house I’ve popped it on the fridge for testing angles. Works fine, but again, I wouldn’t trust it as much on slightly curved or coated surfaces.The good: • Super portable, easy to just keep with the rest of my gear. • Magnets are strong enough for real-world use, even driving at highway speeds (as long as it’s flat metal). • 1/4” screw and Arca base make it versatile if I want to pop it on a tripod instead. • Silicone padding is better than bare magnets and gives me a little peace of mind. • Setup is literally seconds — stick it, screw in the camera, done.The not-so-good: • Still scary trusting a pricey camera to a magnet. Even though it hasn’t failed me, the anxiety never fully goes away. • Sliding it around will scuff paint. You really have to be disciplined about lifting it off carefully. • Not as strong on non-flat or painted surfaces. Curves = less secure. • I wish it came with some kind of protective cover or even a thin buffer pad for cars specifically. I’ve improvised with a microfiber cloth once, but it reduces magnet strength. • At certain angles, you can feel like the camera’s weight is testing the hold. Works best when the surface is flat and horizontal.Overall thoughts:I’d give it 4 stars. It’s definitely a clever little mount and it’s already made some shots possible that I wouldn’t have gotten otherwise. It’s compact, easy to use, and surprisingly strong. But it’s not perfect, and I wouldn’t call it “set it and forget it” — you still have to be smart about where and how you’re mounting it. For the right situations, though, it’s brilliant. Just be prepared to baby it a little, and always keep in mind: the magnet is strong, but gravity and speed are always stronger if you push your luck.