Insta360
GO Ultra
Tiny wearable action camera with magnetic mounting, 4K video, and FlowState stabilization.
$299
Launch priceReleased Aug 2024
Insta360
X4 Air
Ultralight 165g 8K 360 camera with dual 1/1.8-inch sensors, replaceable lenses, AdaptiveTone exposure, 15m waterproofing, and swappable 2010mAh battery.
$400
Launch priceReleased Oct 2025
X4 Air is 1.2 years newer.
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Wins
GO Ultra
Wins
X4 Air
5 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AGO Ultra has higher Battery life (CIPA) (640 shots vs -1 shots)
- AGO Ultra has higher 1080p max frame rate (240 fps vs 60 fps)
- AGO Ultra has higher Battery runtime (200 min vs 88 min)
- AGO Ultra has higher ISO max (native) (6,400 vs 3,200)
- BX4 Air has higher RAW buffer depth (120 frames vs 60 frames)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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GO Ultra
70 × 49 × 33 mm
161.4 g (0.36 lb / 5.69 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
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X4 Air
46 × 114 × 37 mm
165 g (0.36 lb / 5.82 oz)
GO Ultra is 65mm shorter and 4mm thinner than X4 Air but it is also 24mm wider.
GO Ultra is 4 g lighter than X4 Air.
Depth (front-to-back): 33mm GO Ultra · 37mm X4 Air
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
GO Ultra
70 × 49 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
X4 Air
46 × 114 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
GO Ultra
70 × 33 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
X4 Air
46 × 37 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
GO Ultra
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs -1 shots — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 70.4, 48.8, 33.3
1080p max frame rate
240 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Battery runtime
200 min vs 88 min — higher is better
ISO max (native)
6,400 vs 3,200 — higher is better
4K max frame rate
60 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
Resolution
50 MP vs 29 MP — higher is better
Weight
161.4 g vs 165 g — lower is better
Reasons to choose
X4 Air
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 46, 113.8, 37
RAW buffer depth
120 frames vs 60 frames — higher is better
Internal RAW video
Only X4 Air supports it
Codecs
Adds AVC, HEVC
Card types
Adds microSDHC
Waterproof depth
15 m vs 10.1 m — higher is better
Burst (mechanical)
8 fps vs 6 fps — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
20 fps vs 15 fps — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓In-body stabilization (IBIS) — Both support in-body stabilization (ibis)
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
GO Ultra
Pros
- ✓Ultra tiny 39g body
- ✓Magnetic mount system
- ✓4K video
- ✓Wearable POV
Cons
- –Small sensor
- –Short battery life
- –Limited manual control
X4 Air
Pros
- ✓Lightest Insta360 8K 360 (165g)
- ✓Dual 1/1.8-inch sensors (134% more pixel area vs X4)
- ✓8K30 + 6K50 360; 4K single-lens mode
- ✓Replaceable lenses + 15m waterproof
- ✓AdaptiveTone + Portrait Mode
Cons
- –No 8K60 vs X5 flagship
- –8K runtime ~88 min
- –360 workflow needs reframing
- –Fewer pro codecs than X5
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 landscape, GO Ultra or X4 Air?
GO Ultra scores 6.0/10 versus 4.0/10 for X4 Air — 50MP — massive detail for large prints.
What's the resolution difference between the GO Ultra and X4 Air?
GO Ultra is 50 MP and X4 Air is 29 MP, so the GO Ultra captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the GO Ultra and X4 Air have in-body image stabilization?
GO Ultra has 6-stop in-body image stabilization, while X4 Air has 7-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the GO Ultra or the X4 Air?
GO Ultra reaches 15 fps electronic. X4 Air reaches 20 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the GO Ultra and X4 Air?
GO Ultra weighs 161.4 g and X4 Air weighs 165 g, so the GO Ultra is 4 g lighter.
Do the GO Ultra and X4 Air record 4K video?
GO Ultra: 4K up to 60p. X4 Air: 4K up to 30p.
Are the GO Ultra and X4 Air weather sealed?
GO Ultra: Yes. X4 Air: Yes.
Which has better battery runtime?
GO Ultra is rated for about 200 minutes of continuous recording and X4 Air for about 88 minutes, giving the GO Ultra the edge.
How much does each cost?
GO Ultra launched at $299 and X4 Air at $400. The GO Ultra is $101 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.