Insta360
Ace Pro
Leica co-engineered action cam with 1/1.3-inch sensor, 4K120, flip touchscreen, and FlowState stabilization.
$399
Launch priceReleased Nov 2023
Insta360
GO Ultra
Tiny wearable action camera with magnetic mounting, 4K video, and FlowState stabilization.
$299
Launch priceReleased Aug 2024
GO Ultra is 9 months newer.
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Wins
Ace Pro
Wins
GO Ultra
10 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AAce Pro has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
- BGO Ultra has higher Battery runtime (200 min vs 100 min)
- BGO Ultra has lower Weight (161.4 g vs 179.8 g)
- AAce Pro has higher Max video bit rate (200 Mbps vs 180 Mbps)
- BGO Ultra has higher Resolution (50 MP vs 48 MP)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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Ace Pro
72 × 52 × 39 mm
179.8 g (0.40 lb / 6.34 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
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GO Ultra
70 × 49 × 33 mm
161.4 g (0.36 lb / 5.69 oz)
Ace Pro is 2mm wider, 3mm taller, and 5mm thicker than GO Ultra.
Ace Pro is 18 g heavier than GO Ultra.
Depth (front-to-back): 39mm Ace Pro · 33mm GO Ultra
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Ace Pro
72 × 52 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
GO Ultra
70 × 49 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
Ace Pro
72 × 39 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
GO Ultra
70 × 33 mm
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
Ace Pro
Stabilization modes
Adds FlowState, Horizon Lock, Active HDR
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 71.9, 52.15, 38.5
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Max video bit rate
200 Mbps vs 180 Mbps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
GO Ultra
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 70.4, 48.8, 33.3
AA filter
Only GO Ultra supports it
Eye AF
Only GO Ultra supports it
Animal / bird AF
Only GO Ultra supports it
In-body stabilization (IBIS)
Only GO Ultra supports it
Battery runtime
200 min vs 100 min — higher is better
Microphone jack (3.5mm)
Only GO Ultra supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 6,400
- ✓Burst (mechanical) — Both 6 fps
- ✓Burst (electronic) — Both 15 fps
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓RAW buffer depth — Both 60 frames
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
Ace Pro
Pros
- ✓1/1.3-inch sensor
- ✓4K120 slow-mo
- ✓Leica color science
- ✓Flip touchscreen
Cons
- –Superseded by Ace Pro 2
- –No 8K
- –Fixed lens
GO Ultra
Pros
- ✓Ultra tiny 39g body
- ✓Magnetic mount system
- ✓4K video
- ✓Wearable POV
Cons
- –Small sensor
- –Short battery life
- –Limited manual control
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, Ace Pro or GO Ultra?
GO Ultra scores 8.0/10 versus 4.5/10 for Ace Pro — Bird AF subject recognition.
What's the resolution difference between the Ace Pro and GO Ultra?
Ace Pro is 48 MP and GO Ultra is 50 MP, so the GO Ultra captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Ace Pro and GO Ultra have in-body image stabilization?
Ace Pro uses FlowState electronic stabilization (electronic), while GO Ultra has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Ace Pro or the GO Ultra?
Ace Pro reaches 15 fps electronic. GO Ultra reaches 15 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Ace Pro and GO Ultra?
Ace Pro weighs 179.8 g and GO Ultra weighs 161.4 g, so the GO Ultra is 18 g lighter.
Do the Ace Pro and GO Ultra record 4K video?
Ace Pro: 4K up to 120p. GO Ultra: 4K up to 60p.
Are the Ace Pro and GO Ultra weather sealed?
Ace Pro: Yes. GO Ultra: Yes.
Which has better battery runtime?
Ace Pro is rated for about 100 minutes of continuous recording and GO Ultra for about 200 minutes, giving the GO Ultra the edge.
How much does each cost?
Ace Pro launched at $399 and GO Ultra at $299. The GO Ultra is $100 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed September 2026.
Product images courtesy of Insta360 press materials.