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  1. Action Camera
  2. Insta360 Go Ultra vs Insta360 X4 Air

Insta360 Go Ultra vs Insta360 X4 Air

Insta360 Go Ultra

Insta360 Go Ultra

$429
Insta360 X4 Air

Insta360 X4 Air

$399

Quick verdict

Insta360 Go Ultra

$429

The better pick if you want:

  • A higher overall score (29 vs 24)

Insta360 X4 Air

$399

The better pick if you want:

  • To spend $30 less
SpecsReview10Alternatives5

Spec profile

Each axis ranks against the 15 products in Action Camera on the site: the further out, the more it stands out in that spec (lighter, cheaper…).

Center: lowest in the category · Edge: highest

Insta360 Go Ultra· leads in 2

Photo resolutionLightness

Insta360 X4 Air· leads in 3

Field of viewWater resistanceAffordability
  • Battery life

    No data
    1.5 h
  • Photo resolution

    50 MPTop 36%
    29 MP
  • Field of view

    156°
    170°Top 29%
  • Water resistance

    10 m
    15 mTop 38%
  • Lightness

    53 gTop 11%
    165 gTop 46%
  • Affordability

    $429Top 50%
    $399Top 43%

A spec without data for a product is left out of its shape, so it doesn't count as a low score.

Technical Specifications

Compare features between Insta360 Go Ultra vs Insta360 X4 Air

Best value in this comparison
Feature
Insta360 Go Ultra$429Insta360 X4 Air$399

Essentials

$429
$399
August 2025
October 2025

Video

3840x2160 4K60fps
—
MP4 (H.264/H.265)
MP4 (H.264/H.265), INSV
No
No
FlowState + 360° Horizon Lock
FlowState 6-Axis + 360° Horizon Lock

Photo & lens

1/1.28" CMOS (~50MP) with 5nm AI chip
Dual 1/1.8" CMOS (~29MP effective)
8192x6144 (~50MP)
Up to ~7680x3840 360 stills (~29MP)
Ultra-wide 156°
170° per lens
f/2.85
f/1.95
No
Yes

Battery

≈70 min, ≈200 min
Up to ~88 min @ 8K30
No
No

Build & durability

IPX8 up to 10m (camera), IPX4 (Action Pod)
IPX8 / up to 15 m without housing
≈53g (camera only)
165 g
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which offers better value: Insta360 Go Ultra vs Insta360 X4 Air?

For value comparison: The Insta360 Go Ultra ($429) provides premium features compared to the Insta360 X4 Air ($399). Consider your budget and the specific features that matter most for your trail running setup.

Which is newer, the Insta360 Go Ultra or the Insta360 X4 Air?

The Insta360 X4 Air is newer: it came out in October 2025, and the Insta360 Go Ultra in August 2025.

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1GoPro Hero 13
GoPro Hero 13

GoPro

$450+$21Score 32+3

Better than Insta360 Go Ultra at:

  • A higher overall score (32 vs 29)
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2GoPro Max 2
GoPro Max 2

GoPro

$450+$21Score 32+3

Better than Insta360 Go Ultra at:

  • A higher overall score (32 vs 29)
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3Insta360 Ace Pro 2
Insta360 Ace Pro 2

Insta360

$470+$41Score 35+6

Better than Insta360 Go Ultra at:

  • A higher overall score (35 vs 29)
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