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  1. Action Camera
  2. Insta360 X4 Air

Insta360 X4 Air

The Insta360 X4 Air is a lightweight 8K 360° action camera with replaceable lenses, FlowState stabilization, and waterproof design for creators and adventurers.

Insta360 X4 Air
Insta360·Action Camera
5 video reviews

$399

Cheaper than 53% of action camera · category average ≈ $433

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Key specs

Battery Life
Up to ~88 min @ 8K30
Weight
165 g
Video Formats
MP4 (H.264/H.265), INSV
Field of View
170° per lens
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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

Strengths

Field of view

Weak points

Battery life
  • Battery life

    1.5 h
  • Photo resolution

    29 MP
  • Field of view

    170°Top 29%
  • Water resistance

    15 mTop 38%
  • Lightness

    165 gTop 46%
  • Affordability

    $399Top 43%

Technical Specifications

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Essentials

$399
October 2025

Video

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

Photo & lens

Dual 1/1.8" CMOS (~29MP effective)
Up to ~7680x3840 360 stills (~29MP)
170° per lens
f/1.95
Yes

Battery

Up to ~88 min @ 8K30
No

Build & durability

IPX8 / up to 15 m without housing
165 g
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At $399, the Insta360 X4 Air represents solid value for 2026, especially for trail running enthusiasts.

When was the Insta360 X4 Air released?

The Insta360 X4 Air was released in October 2025.

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1DJI Osmo Action 6
DJI Osmo Action 6

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$379−$20Score 21−3

Better than Insta360 X4 Air at:

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2Insta360 Go Ultra
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$429+$30Score 29+5

Better than Insta360 X4 Air at:

  • A higher overall score (29 vs 24)
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3DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro
DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro

DJI

$349−$50Score 17−7

Better than Insta360 X4 Air at:

  • To spend $50 less
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