Our Take
The MT98 makes the most sense for travel and action-camera users who want to carry fewer accessories.
Instead of packing a dedicated invisible selfie stick plus a separate mini tripod, the MT98 handles both roles while folding to about the length of a large smartphone. That makes it especially appealing for Insta360 users, travel vloggers and people shooting themselves regularly.
Its 57cm maximum extension is deliberately moderate. If your priority is dramatic drone-like 360° perspectives, a longer 1m+ Insta360 stick will give you more separation from the camera. But for everyday travel, cafés, walking shots, tabletop filming and group photos, the MT98 is much easier to carry.
Also keep the 500g payload in mind. This is best suited to action cameras and lightweight compact setups, not heavier mirrorless cameras with large lenses.

