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Insta360 Mic Air vs BOYA BY-WM4 Pro

Compare pickup, connection, battery and recording features.

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Insta360 Mic Air

Insta360 Mic Air

  • Battery: Rechargeable lithium-ion transmitter battery.
  • Up to 10 hours per charge.
  • 2.4 GHz wireless and Bluetooth connection.
  • USB-C.
  • Works with the Insta360 app.
KSh 11,500In Stock
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BOYA BY-WM4 Pro Portable Wireless Microphone

BOYA BY-WM4 Pro Portable Wireless Microphone

  • 2.4 GHz wireless connection.
  • Power source: two AAA batteries per transmitter.
  • Signal-to-Noise ratio: 84 dB or higher.
  • 3.5 mm headphone output.
KSh 13,000In Stock
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Our quick verdict

The Insta360 Mic Air is the better buy: it has a longer range (up to 300 m).

Connections

Insta360 Mic Air
2.4 GHz wireless and Bluetooth connection
BOYA BY-WM4 Pro Portable Wireless Microphone
2.4 GHz wireless connection

Polar pattern

Insta360 Mic Air
Omnidirectional
BOYA BY-WM4 Pro Portable Wireless Microphone
Omnidirectional lavalier

Transmission range

Insta360 Mic Air
Up to 300m open, unobstructed
BOYA BY-WM4 Pro Portable Wireless Microphone
Up to 60 m with no obstacles

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Insta360 Mic Air

  • Longer range: up to 300 m (vs 60 m).
  • Lower price: KSh 11,500 (vs KSh 13,000).
  • Power source: Rechargeable TX.
  • 2.4 GHz wireless and Bluetooth connection.

BOYA BY-WM4 Pro Portable Wireless Microphone

  • Power source: Two AAA batteries per transmitter.
  • 2.4 GHz wireless connection.

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How each product answers the selected priorities
PriorityInsta360 Mic AirBOYA BY-WM4 Pro Portable Wireless Microphone
Connections2.4GHz digital wireless plus direct Bluetooth connection to2.4 GHz digital wireless
Power sourceRechargeable TX, receiver powered by hostTwo AAA batteries per transmitter
Polar patternOmnidirectionalOmnidirectional lavalier
Transmission rangeUp to 300m open, unobstructed and interference-freeUp to 60 m with no obstacles

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationInsta360 Mic AirBOYA BY-WM4 Pro Portable Wireless Microphone
BrandInsta360BOYA
ModelMic AirBOYA BY-WM4 Pro Portable Wireless Microphone
AnnouncedApril 22, 2025—
TypeSmartphone Wireless Microphone System—
Microphone System1 transmitter + 1 USB-C receiver—
ColorBlack—

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationInsta360 Mic AirBOYA BY-WM4 Pro Portable Wireless Microphone
Mounting / AttachmentIntegrated clip and/or magnetic attachment—
Special Features7.9g magnetic transmitter and direct Insta360 camera connection—

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationInsta360 Mic AirBOYA BY-WM4 Pro Portable Wireless Microphone
Power SourceRechargeable TX; receiver powered by hostTwo AAA batteries per transmitter
Battery TypeRechargeable lithium-ion transmitter battery—
Battery LifeUp to 10 hours per transmitter—
ChargingUSB-C—

Microphone & Audio

Microphone & Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationInsta360 Mic AirBOYA BY-WM4 Pro Portable Wireless Microphone
Microphone TypeCondenser—
Polar PatternOmnidirectionalOmnidirectional lavalier
Audio Resolution24-bit / 48kHz—
Frequency Response—35 Hz–14 kHz ±3 dB
Signal-to-Noise Ratio—84 dB or higher

Wireless & Transmission

Wireless & Transmission specifications comparison
SpecificationInsta360 Mic AirBOYA BY-WM4 Pro Portable Wireless Microphone
Wireless Technology2.4GHz digital wireless plus direct Bluetooth connection to supported Insta360 cameras2.4 GHz digital wireless
Operating Frequency2.4GHz ISM band—
Transmission RangeUp to 300m open, unobstructed and interference-freeUp to 60 m with no obstacles
Maximum Transmitters2—
Maximum Receivers / Channels1 receiver / 2 transmitters—
Wireless FeaturesDirect connection to supported Insta360 cameras—

Transmitter

Transmitter specifications comparison
SpecificationInsta360 Mic AirBOYA BY-WM4 Pro Portable Wireless Microphone
Transmitter MicrophoneBuilt-in omnidirectional condenser microphone—
Transmitter InputNot applicable3.5 mm microphone input
Transmitter RecordingNo—
Internal Storage / Recording Time——
Transmitter Battery LifeUp to 10 hours—
Transmitter Dimensions26.91 × 11.61mm (diameter × height)—
Transmitter Weight7.9g excluding button magnet—

Receiver

Receiver specifications comparison
SpecificationInsta360 Mic AirBOYA BY-WM4 Pro Portable Wireless Microphone
Receiver TypeUSB-C mobile receiver—
Receiver OutputsUSB-C digital audio—
Monitoring OutputNot applicable3.5 mm headphone output
Receiver Battery LifeHost-powered—
Receiver Charging Time——
Receiver Dimensions40.19 × 25.56 × 9.3mm—
Receiver Weight5.4g—

Connectivity & Compatibility

Connectivity & Compatibility specifications comparison
SpecificationInsta360 Mic AirBOYA BY-WM4 Pro Portable Wireless Microphone
Connection2.4GHz wireless; USB-C receiver; direct Bluetooth to supported Insta360 cameras—
Audio OutputsUSB-C digital audio—
USBUSB-C receiver—
3.5mm ConnectionNot applicable—
Camera CompatibilityDirect Bluetooth connection to supported Insta360 cameras; no general 3.5mm camera receiver in this kit—
Smartphone CompatibilityUSB-C smartphones/tablets supporting single-microphone pickup—
Computer CompatibilityWindows 10 or newer; Apple-silicon Mac computers—
Operating System CompatibilitySupported USB-C Android/iOS devices; Windows 10+; macOS on M-series Macs—
Direct Device CompatibilitySupported Insta360 cameras via direct Bluetooth; compatibility list requires current firmware—
App SupportInsta360 app—

Recording & Controls

Recording & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationInsta360 Mic AirBOYA BY-WM4 Pro Portable Wireless Microphone
Onboard RecordingNo—
Bit Depth / Sample Rate24-bit / 48kHz—
TimecodeNo—
Safety TrackNo—
Noise CancellationNoise reduction supported—
ControlsTransmitter multifunction control—
Special Recording FeaturesNot applicable—

Charging Case

Charging Case specifications comparison
SpecificationInsta360 Mic AirBOYA BY-WM4 Pro Portable Wireless Microphone
Charging CaseNot applicable—
Case Battery Capacity——
Case Battery Life / Charging Cycles——
Case Charging Time——
Case Charging Port——
Case Dimensions——
Case Weight——
Case Features——

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationInsta360 Mic AirBOYA BY-WM4 Pro Portable Wireless Microphone
What's in the BoxInsta360 Mic Air transmitter, USB-C receiver, button magnet/clip, windshield, charging cable and documentation—

In summary

The Insta360 Mic Air is the better buy for almost everyone, with a longer range.

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