Description
Article no.: 31649
The Insta360 X4 Air is a pocketable 360 camera designed for everyday shooting, travel, and casual sports. It delivers 8K 360 capture while staying compact and lightweight at 165 g. As a result, you can mount it on a ski pole, helmet, or handlebar without it affecting your balance.
The X4 Air records 8K 360 video at 30 fps, which lets you capture full spherical footage and reframe later in the Insta360 app. This “shoot first, frame later” approach helps you focus on the moment and choose the best angles afterward for horizontal, vertical, or square edits.
For classic point-of-view shots, switch to single-lens mode and record in 4K60. Alternatively, use MaxView at 4K30 for an ultra-wide 170° perspective. Creative modes include Timelapse and TimeShift, while Pre-Recording buffers up to 30 seconds so you don’t miss key moments.
FlowState stabilization and 360° Horizon Lock work together to keep footage smooth and level across rough terrain. The camera includes a built-in wind guard that helps reduce wind noise on rides or hikes. In addition, replaceable lenses let you swap a damaged lens element without sending the camera in for service.
The X4 Air is waterproof to 15 m, making it suitable for worry-free shooting around water. It also operates reliably down to −20°C, and the Twist to Shoot control lets you start and stop recording even when you wear thick gloves.
Because it weighs only 165 g, the X4 Air stays comfortable on a ski pole, helmet, or handlebar mount. The Invisible Selfie Stick effect removes support gear from shots, enabling clean third-person perspectives without visible mounting equipment. The camera performs well for skiing, biking, motorcycling, and travel activities.
For motorcycle use, the X4 Air integrates with compatible Bluetooth headsets for hands-free voice control and automatically blurs license plates in captured footage. Cyclists can mount the camera at various angles and overlay performance data from Garmin devices or Apple Watch directly onto their videos.
The Insta360 app provides one-tap templates and AI-assisted edits to speed up post-production. Insta360+ is available as an add-on service and offers automatic backup (up to 2 TB), easy interactive sharing, and cloud-based editing.
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Weight | 165 g |
| 360 Video | 8K at 30 fps |
| Single-lens mode | 4K at 60 fps |
| MaxView | 4K at 30 fps, 170° field of view |
| Pre-Recording | Up to 30 seconds |
| Waterproof | Up to 15 m |
| Operating temperature | Down to −20°C |
| Stabilization | FlowState stabilization and 360° Horizon Lock |
| Durability features | Replaceable lenses; built-in wind guard |
| Smart controls | Twist to Shoot, gesture control, Voice Control 2.0 |
Question: Is the Insta360 X4 Air suitable for skiing and cold-weather use?
Answer: Yes. The camera operates down to −20°C, weighs 165 g for easy helmet or pole mounting, and includes Twist to Shoot so you can control recording while wearing thick gloves.
Question: Can I remove the selfie stick or mount from my shots?
Answer: Yes. The X4 Air supports the Invisible Selfie Stick effect, which keeps support gear out of your shots to create clean third-person perspectives.
Question: What editing and backup options are available?
Answer: You can reframe 8K 360 footage in the Insta360 app with one-tap templates and AI-assisted edits. Insta360+ adds automatic backup (up to 2 TB), easy interactive sharing, and cloud-based editing.
Question: What does the Starter Bundle include and when can I start shooting?
Answer: The Starter Bundle includes the Insta360 X4 Air standard bundle, an extra battery, a 114 cm Invisible Selfie Stick, and a lens cap. These items let you start shooting immediately for a variety of activities.
Question: Does the camera work with motorcycle headsets or provide privacy features for captured footage?
Answer: The X4 Air integrates with compatible Bluetooth headsets for hands-free voice control, and it can automatically blur license plates in footage captured while riding.