 One of the questions I get asked a lot is which smartphone gimbal is the best? Almost every gimbal nowadays offers great stabilization and they have to, otherwise what's the point of buying a gimbal, right? But apart from that, there are so many reasons why someone would choose one gimbal over another. It's a tough call to make given that there's so many different gimbals out there on the market. Now, Home recently released the iSteady M6 which I'm quite excited to talk about and I believe that many of you who are looking for a reliable gimbal will find this one to be a great choice. Now in this video, I will be reviewing the Home iSteady M6, give you my thoughts on it, as well as compare it with other popular gimbals such as the Zion Smooth 5S and DJI Osmo Mobile 6. So the Home iSteady M6 is certainly a premium looking gimbal. It has a sleek black and orange finish and all the buttons are well placed and the grip feels ergonomic and is comfortable to hold for an extended period. Now the M6 has a fairly large screen at the front which allows you to see all the basic information and doesn't obstruct your view like other gimbals do when shooting on a bright sunny day like we're doing right now. The M6 weighs at 650 grams, similar to the Zion Smooth 5S while the M6 weighs only 412 grams. While the M6 might be good for traveling, I find that the heavier weight of the M6 offers more stability as it compensates for minor shakes. Now the M6 and the Smooth 5S are about the same size while the M6 is foldable making it more portable. Now the motors on the M6 and the Smooth 5S can be locked however the tilt axis on the M6 does not lock. The M6 and the Smooth 5S allow you to charge your phone even while shooting which I find important since filming on the iPhone 14 Pro can drain the battery quickly. The M6 doesn't offer this feature. The M6 can operate for up to 18 hours which is more than enough. The Smooth 5S up to 24 hours and the M6 only six hours. The M6 and the Smooth 5S both offer magnetic fill light which can be positioned in both directions. However the M6 fill light also includes an RGB mode for more creative use and at the same time is also an AI sensor which I will talk about later as this is a unique feature of the M6. The M6 does have a fill light but has to be purchased separately and can only allow you to illuminate yourself. All three gimbals have a wheel on the side which can be used to manually set focus and zoom. However the M6 has a separate control for the zoom which I find better as I can push up or down to create a smooth constant zoom. Now by pressing the wheel I can also manually rotate the roll axis which I haven't seen on any other gimbal giving me more control to create a rotation effect. The great part is that with the M6 I can press the M button three times which will then rotate the phone for me. Now when it comes to the setup time the OM6 is faster since the M6 and Smooth 5S have more access that needs to be unlocked and balanced. The OM6 also uses the magnetic clamp and also automatically turns on when unfolded. However the M6 and the Smooth 5S offer more control when balancing your phone especially when using additional accessories you can achieve more accurate balance. Also the phone clamp on the M6 and Smooth 5S are built in and more robust meaning that it can support thicker phones and cases. The M6 also offers four one-quarter screw holes to mount various accessories while the Smooth 5S only has two and the OM6 only one. When it comes to payload the M6 can support up to 400 grams the Smooth 5S 300 grams and the OM6 290 grams. What I often like to use is a variable ND filter to achieve a natural looking motion blur. Also if you want to modify the look of your video by using an onamorphic lens for example which can also be pretty heavy the M6 and the Smooth 5S can easily support it. Now if you're looking for a gimbal that gives you the highest payload the M6 would be the better option. All gimbals support vertical shooting but it's faster on the OM6 as you can use the buttons to quickly switch orientation. On the M6 you can either position it in a certain way but you will have to maintain that hand posture or physically flip the phone which can also be done on the Smooth 5S. When it comes to the range of motion the DJI does have a respectable range however it is pretty limited especially compared to the M6 and the Smooth 5S. The crane shot is something I create often as it establishes the scene and the M6 and the Smooth 5S can easily achieve that with a natural gimbal motion. Whereas with the DJI OM6 I have to position it sideways and usually takes a couple of tries. What I love about the M6 is that you can enter super wide angle mode by pressing the trigger button four times which allows you to shoot with the ultra wide angle lens without having the motors appear in the frame. Now all gimbals have their own dedicated apps and all of them are intuitive to use. However most of the time I like to record my videos with the native camera app and Filmic Pro. What makes the M6 special compared to all the other gimbals is the AI sensor which allows you to track a subject without having to use the dedicated app like other gimbals require. This means you can use the tracking feature with any app such as the native camera app and Filmic Pro which I use most of the time. With a simple hand gesture I can activate tracking and it will follow the subject accurately. What's even better is that I can adjust the position of the subject in the frame for a better composition. Also for solo mobile creators who film themselves a lot this certainly can add more dynamic to your videos and of course if you are a live streamer this will be of great value. Another advantage the M6 has over the other gimbals is that you can create motion time-lapse without having to use the dedicated app which is great because I like to use Filmic Pro as this gives me more control and I can achieve a higher quality time-lapse. With the A and B button on the side here I can control the position to where I want the time-lapse to start and end. So if you're someone who uses third-party video apps the M6 gives you more control. In terms of stability all three gimbals do a good job and part of that is because the iPhone already has good built-in stabilization. However most of the time it is still helpful to have a gimbal especially for more complex shots or when doing action type scenes where you're running with your phone. Now the M6 and the Smooth 5S are the better performing gimbals also due to their heavy weight and larger size. In my opinion I feel like the M6 is a tad better than the Smooth 5S regarding the stabilization as a whole. So the M6 is priced at $209 while the Smooth 5S $169 and the OM6 at $159. So this gimbal is more expensive however with the AI sensor I find that you get a lot of value for the price. So in conclusion if you're looking for the smallest and most lightweight gimbal the DJI Osmo Mobile 6 is your best option. However if you're someone who does more advanced shooting uses accessories to get the most out of their video and doesn't mind having a larger and more robust gimbal than the M6 and the Smooth 5S are the best choices. I will go for the M6 due to the higher payload capacity and the option to build a whole rig around it due to the available one quarter screw holes. Also the M6 has some great advanced features such as the AI tracking sensor which allows you to track your subject without having to use the Gimbals dedicated app. I also appreciate the motion time lapse feature which again isn't dependent on an app. Now you will have to ask yourself what your shooting needs are as you might have your preferences. All in all the M6 has performed very well and I'm quite happy with the result. Now let me know what you think about the Home iSteady M6 and if you're interested in learning more I do have an online course that teaches you everything I know on how to film professionally on your smartphone. I will leave a link to it in the video description below. Okay guys, thank you so much for watching and I'll catch you guys the next time.