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The 10 Best Gimbals as of June 2026

Updated 18 June 2026 · Reviewed by the Pickarank team · Prices in GBP, subject to change

We compared the best gimbals you can buy in 2026, scoring each out of 10 on performance, value, build quality and features. Here are the ten worth your money — with an at-a-glance table and the current best prices.

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Our top picks at a glance

Top pick

DJI RS 4

9.1Best for cameras
Check price on Amazon ≈ £550
Best value

DJI Osmo Mobile SE

8.5Best value phone gimbal
Check price on Amazon ≈ £85
Also great

DJI RS 4 Pro

9.0Best for pros
Check price on Amazon ≈ £900

Prices were correct at the time of writing and change often — tap through for today's price on Amazon.

How we ranked these gimbals

Each pick earns a score out of 10 from weighted criteria:

  • Performance (35%) — how well each gimbal does its core job.
  • Value (25%) — quality and features for the price.
  • Build & reliability (20%) — materials, longevity and warranty.
  • Features (20%) — meaningful extras that improve the experience.

At a glance: top 10 compared

#GimbalsScoreBest forForApprox priceAmazon links
1DJI RS 49.1Best for camerasMirrorless/DSLR£550View Price
2DJI RS 4 Pro9.0Best for prosCinema/heavy£900View Price
3DJI Osmo Mobile 7P8.9Best for phonesSmartphone£150View Price
4DJI RS 3 Mini8.6Best lightweight camera gimbalMirrorless£280View Price
5Zhiyun Crane M38.6Best compact camera gimbalCompact/mirrorless£350View Price
6DJI Osmo Mobile SE8.5Best value phone gimbalSmartphone£85View Price
7Hohem iSteady M78.4Best feature-rich phoneSmartphone£150View Price
8Zhiyun Smooth 5S8.3Best for mobile filmmakersSmartphone£130View Price
9Hohem iSteady V38.2Best budget phone with trackerSmartphone£80View Price
10Zhiyun Smooth Q48.1Best ultra-budget phoneSmartphone£70View Price
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The full ranking

1
Best for cameras

DJI RS 4

9.1Our number one pick.

DJI's RS 4 is the benchmark camera gimbal, with smooth, powerful stabilisation, easy balancing, a bright touchscreen and strong payload for mirrorless and DSLR rigs. It is an investment, but the standard for serious video.

Stabilisation: 9.4Build: 9.2Features: 9.0Value: 8.8
Pros
  • Superb stabilisation
  • Easy balancing
  • Strong payload
Cons
  • Pricey
  • Learning curve
Check price on Amazon≈ £550
2
Best for pros

DJI RS 4 Pro

9.0A superb runner-up.

DJI's RS 4 Pro steps up payload, range and pro features for heavier cinema setups, with advanced focus control and rock-solid stabilisation. It is expensive and heavy, but built for demanding professional work.

Stabilisation: 9.4Build: 9.4Features: 9.2Value: 8.2
Pros
  • High payload
  • Pro focus control
  • Excellent stabilisation
Cons
  • Expensive
  • Heavy
Check price on Amazon≈ £900
3
Best for phones

DJI Osmo Mobile 7P

8.9Rounds out our top three.

DJI's Osmo Mobile 7P is the best smartphone gimbal, with excellent stabilisation, a built-in extension rod, a tracking module and a tripod base, brilliant for creators and travel. It is plasticky, but superb value and feature-packed.

Stabilisation: 9.0Build: 8.6Features: 9.2Value: 9.2
Pros
  • Excellent phone stabilisation
  • Built-in extension rod
  • Subject tracking
Cons
  • Plasticky
  • Phone-only
Check price on Amazon≈ £150
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4
Best lightweight camera gimbal

DJI RS 3 Mini

8.6A standout in the upper half.

DJI's RS 3 Mini is a light, compact camera gimbal ideal for smaller mirrorless setups and run-and-gun shooting, with good stabilisation in a travel-friendly size. Its payload is limited, but for light rigs it is excellent.

Stabilisation: 9.0Build: 8.8Features: 8.6Value: 8.8
Pros
  • Light and compact
  • Good stabilisation
  • Travel-friendly
Cons
  • Limited payload
  • Smaller screen
Check price on Amazon≈ £280
5
Best compact camera gimbal

Zhiyun Crane M3

8.6A well-rounded mid-table pick.

Zhiyun's Crane M3 is a compact, versatile gimbal that handles light mirrorless cameras, compacts and phones, with a built-in light and good stabilisation. It has a lower payload, but its versatility and size are great.

Stabilisation: 8.8Build: 8.6Features: 8.8Value: 8.8
Pros
  • Compact and versatile
  • Built-in fill light
  • Handles multiple devices
Cons
  • Lower payload
  • Smaller battery
Check price on Amazon≈ £350
6
Best value phone gimbal

DJI Osmo Mobile SE

8.5Great value in the middle of the pack.

DJI's Osmo Mobile SE offers excellent core stabilisation and tracking at a low price, the best value smartphone gimbal for most people. It drops the extension rod, but for smooth phone video on a budget it is superb.

Stabilisation: 8.8Build: 8.4Features: 8.6Value: 9.4
Pros
  • Great stabilisation cheaply
  • Subject tracking
  • Foldable
Cons
  • No extension rod
  • Phone-only
Check price on Amazon≈ £85
7
Best feature-rich phone

Hohem iSteady M7

8.4A dependable pick if the price is right.

Hohem's iSteady M7 packs a detachable AI tracker with its own screen, a fill light and strong stabilisation, a feature-rich alternative to DJI for phones. It is bulkier, but loaded with creator features.

Stabilisation: 8.6Build: 8.4Features: 9.0Value: 8.8
Pros
  • Detachable AI tracker
  • Built-in light
  • Lots of features
Cons
  • Bulkier
  • App less polished
Check price on Amazon≈ £150
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8
Best for mobile filmmakers

Zhiyun Smooth 5S

8.3Solid, if outshone by pricier rivals.

Zhiyun's Smooth 5S is a sturdy phone gimbal with physical control dials and a magnetic fill-light kit, aimed at mobile filmmakers who want manual control. It is heavier, but offers great hands-on control.

Stabilisation: 8.4Build: 8.4Features: 8.6Value: 8.8
Pros
  • Physical control dials
  • Magnetic light kit
  • Sturdy
Cons
  • Heavier
  • Bulkier to carry
Check price on Amazon≈ £130
9
Best budget phone with tracker

Hohem iSteady V3

8.2A budget-friendly option worth a look.

Hohem's iSteady V3 includes a clever AI tracking sensor and fill light at a budget price, great value for solo creators. The build is plasticky, but the tracking and light are genuinely useful for the money.

Stabilisation: 8.2Build: 8.0Features: 8.8Value: 9.0
Pros
  • AI tracking included
  • Built-in light
  • Affordable
Cons
  • Plasticky
  • Average app
Check price on Amazon≈ £80
10
Best ultra-budget phone

Zhiyun Smooth Q4

8.1Rounds out our top ten.

Zhiyun's Smooth Q4 offers solid stabilisation and a built-in extension rod at a low price, strong value for casual phone videographers. It is basic on advanced features, but covers smooth video well for the money.

Stabilisation: 8.2Build: 8.0Features: 8.2Value: 9.0
Pros
  • Built-in extension rod
  • Good stabilisation
  • Cheap
Cons
  • Basic features
  • Plasticky
Check price on Amazon≈ £70
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Frequently asked questions

What's the best of the gimbals in 2026?

Our top overall pick is the DJI RS 4, which leads on our combined score for performance, value and features. The DJI RS 4 Pro and DJI Osmo Mobile 7P are excellent alternatives depending on budget and needs.

How did we choose these?

We weight performance, value, build quality and features, drawing on hands-on use and independent testing. See the methodology box above for the full breakdown.

Are these prices accurate?

Prices are approximate UK figures at the time of writing and change frequently. Click through to Amazon for the current price.

The bottom line

If you just want the best gimbals without overthinking it, the DJI RS 4 is our top recommendation — it earns the highest overall score for performance, value and features. Have a look at the current price and see what you think.

Check price on Amazon ≈ £550

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