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Action camera comparison

GoPro Lit Hero vs Insta360 GO Ultra

Compare video, stabilisation, battery and durability.

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GoPro Lit Hero

GoPro Lit Hero

  • Camera type: Mini / wearable action camera.
  • Up to 16ft underwater.
  • Stabilization: hyperSmooth applied in the GoPro Quik app.
  • Battery life / runtime: goPro controlled-environment 4K/60fps test: over 100 minutes.
KSh 50,000Out of Stock
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Insta360 GO Ultra

Insta360 GO Ultra

  • 2.5 inch screen.
  • About 30 W rated wired charging power.
  • Wi-Fi 6 support.
  • Camera type: Mini / wearable action camera.
  • No built-in storage.
KSh 46,000Out of Stock

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Our quick verdict

The Insta360 GO Ultra is the stronger choice: it is waterproof to 10 m without a case, while the GoPro Lit Hero only has a longer rated run time (100 minutes).

Camera

GoPro Lit Hero
Stabilisation: HyperSmooth applied in the GoPro Quik app
Insta360 GO Ultra
Stabilisation: FlowState Stabilization

Water resistance

GoPro Lit Hero
Up to 16ft underwater
Insta360 GO Ultra
IPX8 water and dust resistance

Stabilization

GoPro Lit Hero
HyperSmooth applied in the GoPro Quik app
Insta360 GO Ultra
FlowState Stabilization

Slow motion

GoPro Lit Hero
4K at 60fps provides 2× slow motion
Insta360 GO Ultra
2.7K up to 120 fps

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

GoPro Lit Hero

  • Longer rated run time: 100 minutes (vs 70 minutes).
  • Stabilisation: HyperSmooth applied in the GoPro Quik app.

Insta360 GO Ultra

  • Waterproof to 10 m without a case (vs 5 m).
  • Stabilisation: FlowState Stabilization.

What matters most to you?

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How each product answers the selected priorities
PriorityGoPro Lit HeroInsta360 GO Ultra
CameraCamera type: Mini / wearable action cameraCamera type: Mini / wearable action camera
Battery lifeGoPro controlled-environment 4K/60fps test: over 100 minutes with light off500 mAh battery
Water resistanceUp to 16ft underwaterIPX8 water and dust resistance
StabilizationHyperSmooth applied in the GoPro Quik appFlowState Stabilization
Slow motion4K at 60fps provides 2× slow motion2.7K up to 120 fps

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationGoPro Lit HeroInsta360 GO Ultra
BrandGoProInsta360
ModelLIT HEROGO Ultra

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationGoPro Lit HeroInsta360 GO Ultra
Dimensions—Camera: 46 × 45.7 × 22.4 mm; Action Pod folded: 70.4 × 48.8 × 33.25 mm; unfolded: 70.4 × 91.21 × 33.55 mm
Weight—Camera: approx. 52.9 g; Action Pod: approx. 108.5 g

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationGoPro Lit HeroInsta360 GO Ultra
Display—Action Pod touchscreen
Screen size—2.5 in
Screen resolution—431 × 690; 327 ppi

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationGoPro Lit HeroInsta360 GO Ultra
Charging—Camera: approx. 20 min to full; Action Pod: approx. 32 min with 30 W USB-C PD3.0 PPS charger; usable while charging

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationGoPro Lit HeroInsta360 GO Ultra
USB—USB-C 2.0
Wi-Fi—Camera: 2.4 GHz 802.11 b/g/n/ax and 5 GHz 802.11 a/n/ac/ax; Action Pod: 2.4 GHz 802.11 b/g/n/ax

Durability

Durability specifications comparison
SpecificationGoPro Lit HeroInsta360 GO Ultra
Water resistanceUp to 16ft underwaterCamera: IPX8 to 10 m; Action Pod: IPX4 splash resistant; camera + Action Pod with Dive Case: 60 m; IP5X dust resistant

Identity & body

Identity & body specifications comparison
SpecificationGoPro Lit HeroInsta360 GO Ultra
Camera typeMini / wearable action cameraMini / wearable action camera
Released—21 August 2025
Operating temperature—-20°C to 40°C

Camera & imaging

Camera & imaging specifications comparison
SpecificationGoPro Lit HeroInsta360 GO Ultra
Megapixels12MP photos—
Field of view (FOV)165° lens; 4:3 capture uses the full lens field—
Video max resolution4K at 60fps4K at up to 60 fps
Slow motion4K at 60fps provides 2× slow motion2.7K up to 120 fps; 1080p up to 240 fps
StabilizationHyperSmooth applied in the GoPro Quik appFlowState Stabilization
Shooting modesVideo, 4:3 Video, Slo-Mo and PhotoPhoto, HDR/Live Photo, Interval, Starlapse, Burst, Video, PureVideo, FreeFrame, Toddler Titan, TimeShift, Timelapse, Loop Recording, Slow Motion, Pre-recording, Interval, Timed Capture
Sensor size—1/1.28-inch
Lens—Minimum focus distance 0.3 m
Aperture—f/2.85
35mm equivalent focal length—14.27 mm
Photo max resolution—8192 × 6144
Photo formats—JPG, DNG
Video modes / frame rates—4K 16:9 and 2.35:1 up to 60 fps; 4K 4:3 up to 30 fps; 2.7K up to 120 fps; 1080p up to 240 fps
Video formats / codecs—MP4; H.264 and H.265; up to 180 Mbps
Horizon leveling / lock—Horizon Lock

Battery

Battery specifications comparison
SpecificationGoPro Lit HeroInsta360 GO Ultra
Battery life / runtimeGoPro controlled-environment 4K/60fps test: over 100 minutes with light off; over 75 minutes with light on HighCamera: approx. 70 min; camera with Action Pod: approx. 200 min under Insta360 test conditions
Battery capacity—Camera: 500 mAh; Action Pod: 1450 mAh

Sensors & ecosystem

Sensors & ecosystem specifications comparison
SpecificationGoPro Lit HeroInsta360 GO Ultra
Companion app / compatibilityGoPro Quik app for editing, stabilisation and sharingInsta360 app and Insta360 Studio
Mounting / accessory systemFolding GoPro mounting fingers; 1/4-inch-20 tripod thread; magnetic-latch mount compatibility (latch mount sold separately)—
Key featuresIntegrated LED light with three brightness levels; replaceable hydrophobic lens cover—
Sensors—Six-axis gyroscope
Colors—Arctic White; Midnight Black

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationGoPro Lit HeroInsta360 GO Ultra
Microphones—2

Platform & storage

Platform & storage specifications comparison
SpecificationGoPro Lit HeroInsta360 GO Ultra
Internal storage—No built-in storage
Memory card / expandable storage—microSD up to 2 TB

Similarities

  • Both record 4K video.
  • Both reach up to 60 fps.
  • Both use camera type: Mini / wearable action camera.

In summary

For most buyers the Insta360 GO Ultra is the better buy; the GoPro Lit Hero makes sense if you want a longer rated run time.

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