Though the listed equivalent resolution of the Link 2 seems lower, that’s only because Insta360 themselves don’t have a listed still resolution. What’s more, the 50MP that the Tiny 2 boasts is similarly AI-enhanced, so these are both what scientists would call “guesstimates”.

Both webcams also come with a new magnetic mount making them easier to attach to some surfaces and are much cheaper than the original Insta360 Link, which debuted at $299.99 in 2022.

The original Insta360 Link entered the world fully formed. $299 price tag aside, I had no major complaints about the webcam in my 2022 review. Two years later, the Shenzhen-based consumer optics company has debuted its successor — two of them, in fact.

Insta360 responded last year with its Link webcam, which offered 4K resolution and AI tracking capabilities. This year, it has updated the range with the Link 2 and Link 2C, which use the latest advances in image processing and AI.

Insta360 today unveiled the Link 2 and Link 2C, its second-generation webcams for videoconferencing, livestreaming, education, and more.

Now, the company has introduced two completely redesigned models to complement it, offering similar features at more affordable prices. Both models are essentially the same camera, with similar components and capabilities as the older version,