In-depth review
Zhiyun Smooth Q4 Combo Review (2027)
Research review of the Zhiyun Smooth Q4 Combo: built-in extension rod, magnetic fill light, control wheel, and folded size.
Zhiyun Smooth Q4 Combo
A folding phone gimbal with a built-in extension rod and magnetic fill light.
Our verdict
The Q4 Combo packs the selfie kit into the gimbal: a 215 mm extension rod inside the body and a magnetic fill light in the box. It is the value route to lit, wide, solo shots, with app-bound tracking as the compromise.
What we like
- Built-in 215 mm extension rod for wider selfie framing
- Combo includes a magnetic fill light at a standard daylight temperature
- Multi-function control wheel adjusts brightness and focal length one-handed
- Folds to a pocketable 181.7 mm length for everyday carry
What to watch out for
- Tracking lives in the ZY Cami app rather than native camera apps
- Fill light brightness is for faces at arm length, not rooms
- Smaller motors than the Smooth 5S for add-on lens rigs
What owners report: Zhiyun Smooth Q4 Combo
Synthesized from recurring themes in long-term owner feedback.
Most praised
- The built-in extension rod widens selfie framing without a separate stick
- A magnetic fill light in the box helps faces at arm's length in dim rooms
- It folds down small enough for everyday carry in a jacket pocket or small bag
Common complaints
- Tracking is confined to the ZY Cami app rather than native camera apps
- The fill light is for close faces only and does nothing for a whole scene
- Motors are sized for phones, not phones wearing heavy add-on lens rigs
Who it is for
Solo phone vloggers and social creators filming themselves daily.
Extension rod and light
The rod extends from the body for group selfies and high angles, and the Combo magnetic fill light snaps on at a daylight-balanced temperature with adjustable brightness. Both features target the solo creator filming at arm length.
Controls
A multi-function wheel handles brightness and focal length one-handed, and the ZY Cami app layers shooting modes and guides on top. Tracking and smart features live in that app rather than in native camera apps.
Carry size
Folded to about 182 mm, the Q4 rides in a jacket pocket or small bag, the size class that decides whether a gimbal gets used daily. Motors are sized for phones, not for heavy lens rigs.
Key specifications
- Compatibility
- Smartphones, foldable clamp design
- Stabilisation
- 3-axis
- Extension
- Built-in 215 mm extension rod
- Lighting
- Magnetic fill light included (Combo)
- Folded size
- 181.7 x 107.7 x 56.3 mm
Also consider
DJI Osmo Mobile 6
The benchmark phone gimbal with ActiveTrack and a built-in extension rod.
Why consider it: Faster unfold-to-shoot and stronger tracking for a step up in price.
- Compatibility: Phones 62 to 84 mm wide, up to 290 g plus accessories
- Stabilisation: 3-axis, ActiveTrack 6.0
Insta360 Flow 2 Pro
The pocketable AI gimbal with Apple DockKit tracking and a selfie stick inside.
Why consider it: DockKit native tracking and a smaller fold for iPhone creators.
- Compatibility: Phones 64 to 84 mm wide, 130 to 300 g
- Stabilisation: 3-axis, Deep Track 4.0
Research-based assessment. TrueGear has not hands-on tested this product; this evaluation synthesizes manufacturer specifications, retailer documentation, and published expert reviews.
Questions, answered
What does the Combo add over the standard Q4?
The magnetic fill light with color filters is the Combo headline, per the product documentation. Check the exact box contents on the listing before ordering.
How long is the extension rod?
The built-in rod extends to about 215 mm, per the manufacturer manual.