Smooth Q4 - Smartphone Gimbal - Open Box, Gimbal Only

Zhiyun Smooth Q4 Gimbal (Open Box) — steadier video for anyone building a professional on-camera presence

The gist: A budget 3-axis smartphone gimbal that gives freelancers, coaches, and personal-brand builders smooth, non-shaky walking or talking-head video without hiring a videographer.

• Telescopic extending arm: useful for solo-filmed intro shots, office walkthroughs, or presentation-style video without a second person holding the phone.
• Up to 15 hours of battery per charge: per Zhiyun's spec, enough for a full day of filming interview segments or client testimonial content, recharging via USB-C in 2.5 hours.
• On-handle mode switching: flips between landscape and portrait for cross-posting the same footage to YouTube and short-form vertical platforms.
• Supports phones up to 9.9 oz / 3.5" wide: compatible with most current flagship phones.

Expert Reviews called it "the firm's best smartphone stabiliser to date" and a strong budget alternative to pricier DJI stabilizers, though it flagged reliability issues with the companion app's panorama and connection features.

Best for: remote professionals or freelancers producing video content who want steadier footage on a budget. Skip it if: you need the companion app's advanced features working flawlessly, or shoot mostly static desk-based video where a gimbal adds little. Runs ~$67 for the open-box gimbal-only unit — check the current price before buying.