Hohem · Updated June 2026
Hohem iSteady M7: price, specs & release date
Hohem iSteady M7, released 2024-12. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
Source: store.hohem.com verified ✓ corroborated verify in ledger
The Hohem iSteady M7 is listed at $299 on store.hohem.com as of 2026-06-27, #7 cheapest of 12 gimbals (median $234); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Bronze Deskmark — 46/100 pay-blind standing, #7 of 12 in class.
Verified Jun 27, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below
- Best for Powerful motors stabilize heavy/large phones up to 500g and 12.5mm thick; App-agnostic AI subject tracking works with any camera app, not just Hohem's.
- Skip if Hohem Joy companion app feels janky with poorly translated text is a dealbreaker.
Is the Hohem iSteady M7 a good buy?
At $299, the Hohem iSteady M7 is #7 cheapest of the 12 gimbals we track, where the median is $234. On the spec sheet, its max payload of 1.1 lb is above the median of the 11, its weight of 1.39 lb is above the median of the 12, and its axes of 3 is at the median of the 12. By release date, it is among the newer of the 12 we date.
Evidence of Record
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One independent lab measured this product across 1 physical metric — range. These numbers rest on a single hands-on source so far.
Review consensus · sourced & dated
What reviewers say about the Hohem iSteady M7
Only one whitelisted tester, TechRadar, published a genuine week-long hands-on review (tested with an iPhone 13). It rates the M7 the heavy-duty smartphone gimbal to beat, praising its 500g / 12.5mm payload capacity, app-agnostic AI tracking and a detachable 1.4-inch touchscreen that doubles as a ~10m remote, while flagging a slightly janky companion app, an at-times fiddly touchscreen, and its bulky, non-pocketable, fairly pricey (~$299) nature.
Based on 1 review · 1 lab-tested · 2025-01-22
Tested by TechRadar
Consistently praised
- Powerful motors stabilize heavy/large phones up to 500g and 12.5mm thick
- App-agnostic AI subject tracking works with any camera app, not just Hohem's
- Detachable 1.4-inch touchscreen doubles as a remote (worked to ~10m)
Commonly flagged
- Hohem Joy companion app feels janky with poorly translated text
- Touchscreen module can be fiddly to use at times
- Bulky, non-pocketable and fairly expensive (~$299)
Where reviewers disagree No cross-source disagreement can be reported: only one whitelisted tester (TechRadar) qualified, so the consensus reflects a single hands-on, largely qualitative review rather than corroborated multi-source measurements.
The sources (1)
remote control working range (observed by tester): up to ~10m
As for the 3-axis gimbal stabilization itself, I have absolutely no complaints.
If you're in the market for a larger, non-pocketable smartphone stabilizer suited to bigger handsets and heavier payloads, the Hohem iSteady M7 may well be the best pick for you.
The Hohem Joy app itself is fine, although thanks to some poorly translated text and odd design choices, I would rather use other apps with which I'm more familiar.
Specifications
| Price (US) | $299 MSRP at launch |
|---|---|
| Brand | Hohem |
| Released | 2024-12 |
| Type | smartphone |
| Max payload (lb) | 1.1 |
| Axes | 3 |
| Battery hours | 12 |
| Weight (lb) | 1.39 |
| Built in screen | Yes |
| Quick release | — |
Source: store.hohem.com (verified 2026-06-19) · corroborated by prnewswire.com. Verified. Launch Dec 10, 2024 and MSRP $299 confirmed via Hohem PR Newswire release and B&H. Weight 629 g / 1.39 lb and max payload 500 g / 1.1 lb confirmed on Hohem store and ProVideo Coalition review. Battery 12 hours balanced (3,200 mAh); ~8 hours with AI tracking active per PR/review. built_in_screen true refers to the detachable touchscreen remote that ships in the box (used for preview/target selection). Corroboration URL replaced with the manufacturer's PR Newswire announcement (DCW review URL was not stably resolvable).
Is the Hohem iSteady M7 worth it vs cheaper gimbals?
Hohem iSteady M7 against its closest cheaper and pricier gimbals on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 12 ranked
| Product | Price | Type | Max payload (lb) | Axes | Battery hours | Weight (lb) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hohem iSteady M7 this | $299 | smartphone | 1.1 | 3 | 12 | 1.39 |
| Zhiyun Smooth 5S | $169 | smartphone | 0.66 | 3 | 24 | 1.38 |
| DJI RS 3 Mini | $369 | camera | 4.4 | 3 | 10 | 1.75 |
Frequently asked questions
What do reviewers say about the Hohem iSteady M7?
Only one whitelisted tester, TechRadar, published a genuine week-long hands-on review (tested with an iPhone 13). It rates the M7 the heavy-duty smartphone gimbal to beat, praising its 500g / 12.5mm payload capacity, app-agnostic AI tracking and a detachable 1.4-inch touchscreen that doubles as a ~10m remote, while flagging a slightly janky companion app, an at-times fiddly touchscreen, and its bulky, non-pocketable, fairly pricey (~$299) nature. Praised: Powerful motors stabilize heavy/large phones up to 500g and 12.5mm thick; App-agnostic AI subject tracking works with any camera app, not just Hohem's; Detachable 1.4-inch touchscreen doubles as a remote (worked to ~10m). Flagged: Hohem Joy companion app feels janky with poorly translated text; Touchscreen module can be fiddly to use at times; Bulky, non-pocketable and fairly expensive (~$299). (From 1 tester review, 1 lab-tested.)
How much does the Hohem iSteady M7 cost?
The Hohem iSteady M7 has a US price of $299 (MSRP at launch), as of 2026-06-19.
How does the Hohem iSteady M7 compare on price?
At $299, the Hohem iSteady M7 is #7 cheapest of the 12 gimbals we track, where the median is $234.
When was the Hohem iSteady M7 released?
The Hohem iSteady M7 was released 2024-12.
What are the Hohem iSteady M7's key specs?
Hohem iSteady M7 (Hohem): type smartphone, max payload lb 1.1, axes 3, battery hours 12, weight lb 1.39. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-19.
Price of record: $299 at store.hohem.com, 2026-06-27. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:
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