Upgrade Guide

Insta360 X4 Air→Insta360 GO Ultra

Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.

X4 Air
You own
Insta360
X4 Air
£389
2025
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→
GO Ultra
Upgrade to
Insta360
GO Ultra
£389 (+£0)
2025
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Situational
One clear hardware improvement over the X4 Air. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.
What's new in the GO Ultra
Full spec comparison
Spec X4 Air GO Ultra
Price £389 £389
Released 2025 2025
Sensor 1/1.8" (×2) 1/1.28" CMOS
Resolution 29MP 50MP ↑
Video 8K 360° 30fps 4K 60fps
Stabilisation FlowState + 360 Horizon Lock (EIS) FlowState (EIS)
Battery Life 88 min (8K30, Insta360) 70 min camera / 200 min with Action Pod (Insta360) ↓
Weight 165g 53g (camera) ↑
Weather Sealed Yes Yes
Mount Fixed dual lens (360°, replaceable lenses) Fixed lens (14 mm-eq f/2.85)
Memory Cards 1× microSD (V30) 1× microSD (up to 2 TB)
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