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Insta360 X4 Air vs Insta360 X3

Side-by-side on the specs that matter, with category winners and an opinionated take to help you decide.

AWins 5/5 categories
Insta360 X4 Air

Insta360 X4 Air

This is the definitive 360 camera for serious creators who want the highest-fidelity capture and pro audio integration, but its power demands a modern phone or computer to handle the files.

BWins 0/5 categories
Insta360 X3

Insta360 X3

The VerdictAI-generated · editor-reviewed

This choice is between a proven, versatile 360 camera and a cutting-edge model with a high-resolution capture that demands powerful hardware.

AInsta360 X4 Air

Pick Insta360 X4 Air if you demand 8K video quality and professional audio integration and have a modern phone or computer to process the large files.

BInsta360 X3

Pick Insta360 X3 if you prioritize a balanced, user-friendly experience without needing top-tier resolution or stressing about file sizes.

Trade-offs to own
  • X4 Air offers 8K video but creates huge files that require a modern phone or computer.
  • X4 Air is likely more advanced, but the X3 is a trusted, versatile workhorse.
  • The X4 Air's pro features come at the cost of simpler, more accessible usability.

Category winners

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Video
A wins
Insta360 X4 Air
Max Resolution: 8K vs
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Photo
A wins
Insta360 X4 Air
Photo Resolution: 29MP vs
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Optics
A wins
Insta360 X4 Air
Sensor Size: 1/1.8" vs
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Power
A wins
Insta360 X4 Air
Battery Capacity: 2010mAh vs
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Physical
A wins
Insta360 X4 Air
Weight: 165g vs

Some categories (non-numeric features) need an editor's take — the verdict section below covers those.

Full specs

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Video

Max Resolution8K
Max Frame Rate60fps
Max Bitrate180Mbps
Video FormatsINSV, MP4
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Photo

Photo Resolution29MP
Photo FormatsINSP, DNG
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Optics

Sensor Size1/1.8"
ApertureF1.95
Focal Length6.4mm
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Power

Battery Capacity2010mAh
Full Charge Time57 mins
Fast Charge36 mins
Battery Life105 mins
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Physical

Weight165g
Dimensions46×113.8×37mm
Min Temp-20℃
Max Temp40℃
Waterproof15m
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Connectivity

BluetoothBLE 5.2
Wi-Fi802.11a/b/g/n/ac
USBUSB-C 3.0
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