Insta360 GO Series Specifications Overview

This article provides a comparison of the main specifications for the following GO Series cameras:

• Insta360 GO Ultra
• Insta360 GO 3S
• Insta360 GO 3

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1. Release Information

Insta360 GO Ultra

• August 21, 2025

Insta360 GO 3S

• June 13, 2024

Insta360 GO 3

• Standard Edition (Arctic White): June 27, 2023
• Standard Edition (Midnight Black): December 07, 2023

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2. Color Options

Insta360 GO Ultra

• Arctic White
• Midnight Black

Insta360 GO 3S

• Arctic White
• Midnight Black

Insta360 GO 3

• Arctic White
• Midnight Black

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3. Camera Dimensions (W x H x D)

Insta360 GO Ultra

• Camera:1.8 x 1.8 x 0.9in (46 x 45.7 x 22.4mm)
• Action Pod screen folded:2.8 x 1.9 x 1.3in (70.4 x 48.8 x 33.25mm)
• Action Pod screen unfolded:2.8 x 3.6 x 1.3in (70.4 x 91.21 x 33.55mm)

Insta360 GO 3S

• Camera:1.0 x 2.1 x 0.97in (25.6 x 54.4 x 24.8mm)
• Action Pod screen folded:2.5 x 1.9 x 1.2in (63.5 x 47.6 x 29.5mm)
• Action Pod screen unfolded:2.5 x 3.4 x 1.2in (63.5 x 86.6 x 29.9mm)

Insta360 GO 3

• Camera:1.0 x 2.1 x 0.9in (25.6 x 54.4 x 23.2mm)
• Action Pod screen folded:2.5 x 1.9 x 1.2in (63.5 x 47.6 x 29.5mm)
• Action Pod screen unfolded:2.5 x 3.4 x 1.2in (63.5 x 86.6 x 29.9mm)

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4. Camera Weight

Insta360 GO Ultra

• Camera: Approx. 1.9oz (52.9g)
• Action Pod: Approx. 3.8oz (108.5g)

Insta360 GO 3S

• Camera: Approx. 1.38oz (39.1g)
• Action Pod: Approx. 3.4oz (96.3g)

Insta360 GO 3

• Camera: Approx. 1.25oz (35.5g)
• Action Pod: Approx. 3.40oz (96.3g)

Note: The actual weight may vary slightly depending on configuration, manufacturing process, and measurement method.

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5. Audio

Number of Microphones

• Insta360 GO Ultra:2
• Insta360 GO 3S:2
• Insta360 GO 3:2

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6. Display

Screen Resolution

• Insta360 GO Ultra:327ppi
• Insta360 GO 3S:325ppi
• Insta360 GO 3:325ppi

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7. Storage

Memory

• Insta360 GO Ultra: No built-in storage; supports up to 2TB microSD card
• Insta360 GO 3S: 64GB and 128GB
• Insta360 GO 3: 32GB, 64GB, and 128 GB

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8. Connectivity

8.1 USB Transfer Protocol

• Insta360 GO Ultra: Type-C USB 2.0
• Insta360 GO 3S: Type-C USB 2.0
• Insta360 GO 3: Type-C USB 2.0

8.2 Wi-Fi Protocol

Insta360 GO Ultra:

• Camera: 2.4GHz 802.11b/g/n/ax, 5GHz 802.11a/n/ac/ax

• Action Pod: 2.4GHz 802.11b/g/n/ax

Insta360 GO 3S:

• Camera: 5GHz 802.11a/n/ac

Insta360 GO 3:

• Camera: 5GHz 802.11a/n/ac

8.3 Bluetooth Protocol

• Insta360 GO Ultra: BLE 5.4
• Insta360 GO 3S: BLE 5.0
• Insta360 GO 3: BLE 5.0

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9. Stabilization and Sensor

9.1 Gyroscope

• Insta360 GO Ultra: Six-axis gyroscope
• Insta360 GO 3S: Six-axis gyroscope
• Insta360 GO 3: Six-axis gyroscope

9.2 Sensor Size

• Insta360 GO Ultra: 1/1.28 inches
• Insta360 GO 3S: 1/2.3 inches
• Insta360 GO 3: 1/2.3 inches

9.3 Minimum Focusing Distance

• Insta360 GO Ultra:0.3m
• Insta360 GO 3S:0.5m
• Insta360 GO 3:0.5m

9.4 Lens Aperture

• Insta360 GO Ultra: F2.85
• Insta360 GO 3S: F2.8
• Insta360 GO 3: F2.2

9.5 35mm Equivalent Focal Length

• Insta360 GO Ultra: 14.27mm
• Insta360 GO 3S: 16mm
• Insta360 GO 3: 11mm

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10. Battery

10.1 Battery Capacity

Insta360 GO Ultra:

• Camera: 500mAh; Action Pod: 1450mAh

Insta360 GO 3S:

• Camera: 310mAh; Action Pod: 1270mAh

Insta360 GO 3:

• Camera: 310mAh; Action Pod: 1270mAh

10.2 Charging Time

Insta360 GO Ultra

• Camera: Approx. 12 minutes to 80%

• Camera: Approx. 20 minutes to 100%

• Action Pod: Approx. 18 minutes to 80%

• Action Pod: Approx. 40 minutes to 100%

Insta360 GO 3S

• Camera: Approx. 23 minutes to 80%

• Camera: Approx. 35 minutes to 100%

• Action Pod: Approx. 47 minutes to 80%

• Action Pod: Approx. 65 minutes to 100%

Insta360 GO 3

• Camera: Approx. 23 minutes to 80%

• Camera: Approx. 35 minutes to 100%

• Action Pod: Approx. 47 minutes to 80%

• Action Pod: Approx. 65 minutes to 100%

Charging Time Note

• *The charging times above are measured in a laboratory environment at 77°F (25°C) using a 30W USB-C charger supporting PD3.0 PPS protocol, with the camera placed in a sufficiently charged Action Pod (battery level ≥70%), no charger connected, and the camera powered off. Actual charging times may vary under different conditions.

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11. Battery Life

Insta360 GO Ultra

• Camera: 70 minutes

• Camera + Action Pod: 200 minutes

Note: The above data is based on testing in a laboratory environment at 77°F (25°C) with Wi-Fi disabled, screen off, Endurance Mode enabled, and recording in the "Video Mode" at 1080p@24fps. Actual battery life may vary under different conditions.

Insta360 GO 3S

• Camera: 38 minutes

• Camera + Action Pod: 140 minutes

Note: The above data is based on testing in a laboratory environment at 77°F (25°C) with Wi-Fi disabled, screen off, and recording in the "Video Mode" at 1080p@30fps. Actual battery life may vary under different conditions.

Insta360 GO 3

• Camera: 45 minutes

• Camera + Action Pod: 170 minutes

Note: The above data is based on testing in a laboratory environment at 77°F (25°C) with Wi-Fi disabled, screen off, and recording in the "Video Mode" at 1080p@30fps. Actual battery life may vary under different conditions.

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12. Environmental Specs

12.1 Operating Temperature

• Insta360 GO Ultra: -4°F (-20°C) to 104°F (40°C)
• Insta360 GO 3S: -4°F (-20°C) to 104°F (40°C)
• Insta360 GO 3: -4°F (-20°C) to 104°F (40°C)

12.2 Waterproof Rating

Insta360 GO Ultra:

• Camera: IPX8; Action Pod: IPX4

Insta360 GO 3S:

• Camera: IPX8; Action Pod: IPX4

Insta360 GO 3:

• Camera: IPX8; Action Pod: IPX4

12.3 Waterproof Depth

Insta360 GO Ultra:

• Camera (standalone): 33ft (10m)

• Action Pod (standalone): Splash-resistant only

• Camera + Action Pod (with Dive Case): 196.85ft (60m)

Insta360 GO 3S

• Camera (standalone): 33ft (10m)

• Action Pod (standalone): Splash-resistant only

• Camera + Action Pod (with Dive Case): 196.85ft (60m)

Insta360 GO 3

• Camera (standalone): 16.40ft (5m)

• Action Pod (standalone): Splash-resistant only

• Camera + Action Pod (with Dive Case): 196.85ft (60m)

12.4 Dustproof Rating

Insta360 GO Ultra: IP5X

Insta360 GO 3S: IP5X

Insta360 GO 3: IP5X

Q&A

1. What is the transmission distance between the Action Pod and the camera?

GO 3, GO 3S: Within 5 meters in an open environment without interference.

GO Ultra: Within 30 meters in an open environment without interference.

2. Can I use the Action Pod to control shooting when the camera is underwater?

The Bluetooth signal is weak underwater, and the camera may not be able to connect to the Action Pod.

3. Why is the image transmission clarity of the Action Pod low/laggy?

When the camera is shooting outside the Action Pod, the clarity will be compressed to a certain extent, but it does not affect the final image quality. If you want a clearer preview image, we recommend placing the camera inside the Action Pod.

At the same time, due to the limited decoding performance of the Action Pod itself, as well as the influence of the usage environment (such as wireless signal strength) and the camera's stabilization settings, there may be a certain delay in the preview image.

4. What is the image transmission speed when the camera is remotely connected to the Action Pod?

GO 3, GO 3S: The image transmission speed is not a fixed value. It fluctuates between 0.5 and 1.2 Mbps depending on the environment.

GO Ultra: The image transmission speed is not a fixed value. It fluctuates between 6 and 7 Mbps depending on the environment.

5. When the camera is remotely connected to the Action Pod, can I view the album files?

GO 3, GO 3S: Not supported

GO Ultra: Supported

6. What is the cross-use logic between the GO 3/GO 3S camera and the Action Pod?

After any camera is powered on, place it in the Powered On Action Pod, and the Action Pod will switch to connect to the camera inside the pod.

For example

• The Action Pod is remotely connected to the GO 3 camera. At this time, if you place the GO 3S camera in the pod while it is powered on, the Action Pod will switch to connect to the GO 3S camera, and its Power Button will also default to waking up only the GO 3S camera.
• The Action Pod will not switch back to connect to the GO 3 camera until the GO 3 camera is powered on and placed in the pod.

Note:

• If you do not need to use two cameras at the same time, it is recommended to turn off one of them to save power.
• The Action Pod's UI display depends on whether it is paired with a GO 3 or a GO 3S camera.

      7. How can I turn off only the Action Pod while the camera is recording or not recording?

While recording:If the camera is remotely connected to the Action Pod, press and hold the Action Pod's power button. The screen will display two options: "Turn off Action Pod only" / "Turn off Camera + Action Pod". Select "Turn off Action Pod only" as needed.

When not recording:If both the camera and the Action Pod are powered off, remove the camera from the Action Pod, then press and hold the camera's button for 3 seconds to power it on. This will achieve the same effect as above.

Note: When not recording, if the camera is not in place and you directly turn off the Action Pod, the camera will also be turned off at the same time.