Insta360 GO Ultra review

The GO Ultra is a different kind of action camera: a 53 g body you clip to your chest, cap or handlebar for true hands-free POV. Despite its size it uses a 1/1.28 inch sensor and a 5 nm AI chip, and Insta360 claims 221% more sensor area and 200% more low-light detail than the GO 3S. It records 4K at 60 fps with Active HDR and the PureVideo low-light mode, and takes 50 MP photos. The standalone camera is IPX8 waterproof to 33 ft (10 m), and a dive case takes it to 197 ft. Storage is now a removable microSD card. The Action Pod adds a flip screen and battery: Insta360 claims 200 minutes at 1080p in the pod but 70 minutes for the camera alone. QuickCapture, voice control and gesture control mean you rarely need to touch it. It is less armored than a full-size camera, so it suits travel and casual riding more than crashes.

Who it is for

Travelers and cyclists who want a tiny hands-free POV camera they can clip to a shirt, helmet or bag.

Price

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Key features

• 53 g camera with a 1/1.28 inch sensor
• 4K at 60 fps with Active HDR and PureVideo
• Magnetic pendant and clip for hands-free POV
• Standalone camera waterproof to 33 ft (10 m)
• Removable microSD storage

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Smallest and lightest camera here
• Strength: Large sensor for its size
• Strength: Voice and gesture control for hands-free shooting
• Weakness: US price not confirmed in our check
• Weakness: Standalone battery claim is 70 minutes at 1080p
• Weakness: Less rugged than full-size action cameras

Key facts

• Weight: 53 g camera
• Sensor: 1/1.28 inch
• Max video: 4K at 60 fps
• Waterproof: 33 ft (10 m), camera only
• Battery claim: 200 minutes at 1080p in Action Pod

Where it ranks

Insta360 GO Ultra is No. 7 in our Best Action Cameras verdict.