The Zhiyun SMOOTH Q5 Ultra is a versatile smartphone gimbal designed to meet the needs of today’s content creators. With smart AI features, wireless controls, voice commands, and an ergonomic design, it is suitable for a wide range of situations, from vlogs and livestreams to creative filming at events or on the go.
The Smooth Q5 Ultra is designed for quick filming: unfold it, switch it on, and get started. Its compact, foldable design with a locking clip makes it easy to carry. The battery lasts up to 13,5 hours, easily getting you through a full day of shooting. Even with the built-in fill light—which delivers up to 226 lux—you still get around 5,5 hours of use.
Zhiyun offers the gimbal in several versions, including a standard model and a Combo kit with additional accessories, making it easy to choose the setup that fits your workflow.
Stable Footage in Any Situation
With improved stabilization algorithms and powerful motors, the gimbal keeps your footage smooth and stable, whether you are filming while walking, taking a group shot, or executing a precise pan. The integrated AI tracking recognizes faces, objects, and multiple people at once and follows them reliably, even when someone briefly leaves the frame or moves quickly.
Flexible Controls
One notable feature is the detachable wireless remote control housed in the gimbal arm. It gives you full control of the camera from a distance, which is especially useful when filming solo.
The gimbal also responds to subtle wrist movements and voice commands such as “start recording,” enabling hands-free filming. Switch between portrait and landscape filming with a single press, while the new status display clearly shows which mode you are using.
The extendable 215 mm extension rod provides extra reach for creative angles, selfies, and high or low perspectives. The improved grip also offers greater stability and comfort during longer sessions.
What Does the Zhiyun Smooth Q5 Ultra Offer in Practice?
The Smooth Q5 Ultra builds on the earlier Q models, but with better stabilization and faster AI tracking. More powerful motors make the gimbal better suited to larger smartphones and keep footage more stable during fast movements. The integrated light module and longer battery life also make it more convenient for use on location.
For vloggers, travelers, and mobile content creators, this is a compact, easy-to-use gimbal that can be deployed quickly. The controls are arranged more logically, and frequently used functions are directly accessible.
Compared with the DJI Osmo Mobile 6, the Q5 Ultra stands out primarily for its stronger motors and practical magnetic accessories. That makes it an appealing alternative for anyone looking for a versatile smartphone gimbal in a compact form factor.
Price and Availability
The Zhiyun SMOOTH Q5 Ultra series is available. The standard version has a suggested retail price of € 99,99 including VAT, while the Combo kit with AI tracking module and wireless remote control costs € 119,99.
