Insta360 Go 3S
Action cameras

Go 3S

Insta360

Released Jun 2024

Thumb-sized action camera with 4K video, versatile mounting, and an action pod remote for hands-free control. The Insta360 Go 3S scores 82/100 based on 15 professional critic reviews in the action cameras category. Coverage includes reviews from Wired, Tomsguide, Droneandcam, and Stuff.

Critic Score

8215 reviews

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Pros

  • Versatile mounting options(8)
  • Tiny, lightweight design(5)
  • Apple find my compatibility(3)
  • Good battery life (45-170 minutes)(2)
  • Useful action pod charger/remote(2)

Cons

  • Video suffers in low light(4)
  • No external mic support(4)
  • Limited battery life(3)
  • Action pod not waterproof(3)
  • Modest battery life(3)

15 Critic Reviews

90
WiredAug 2024

Insta360's go-anywhere, wearable action camera hybrid gains smoother, sharper, 4K video.

90
TomsguideJun 2024

The Insta360 Go 3S takes everything that was great about its predecessor (the Go 3) and slaps 4K on top, without charging extra.

88
Droneandcam

The Insta360 GO 3S is a game-changer in the world of portable action cameras, offering superior image quality, AI-powered editing, and versatile mounting options in a compact design.

85
StuffJun 2024

A welcome (if not drastic) improvement over an already appealing camera, the Insta360 Go 3S adds 4K video while maintaining its tiny, versatile design.

85
TechradarJun 2024

The Insta360 Go 3S is one of the most fun cameras I've ever used, encouraging a degree of creative thinking that you don't get with your phone or bulkier cameras.

85
T3Jun 2024

At first glance, the Insta360 Go 3S might look like its twin, the Go 3, but it’s packed with exciting upgrades.

85
MotorcycleJul 2024

The Insta360 GO 3 is a compact, versatile action camera with magnetic mounting that opens up creative shooting possibilities, though it lacks an SD card slot and direct audio recording.

83
DigitalcameraworldJun 2024

As you might expect for such a tiny device, it is at once brilliant and imperfect.

82
FrankwandeltJun 2024

The Insta360 GO 3S is the world's smallest action camera with 4K video capability, offering creative POV filming in an ultra-compact form factor.

80
Xda-developersJun 2024

The Insta360 Go 3S is a modular action camera that offers impressive 4K footage in a tiny form factor, allowing for unique shooting angles, though its appeal may be limited to content creators.

80
RoadApr 2025

The Insta360 Go 3S is a quality action camera with a lot going for it, offering good picture quality, a wealth of different mounting options, and lots of modes for creative filming.

80
MakeuseofAug 2024

The Insta360 Go 3S is a brilliant all-rounder with the power to transform from a discreet lifelogging and vlogging camera to a full action camera.

80
Horizonjumpers

The Insta360 GO 3S is a compact 4K action camera with impressive features like hands-free recording, advanced stabilization, and versatile mounting options.

75
RedsharknewsAug 2024

The Insta360 GO 3S offers 4K resolution in an ultra-compact form factor with good image quality, but its narrower field of view and limited battery life may disappoint action camera users.

65
PcmagJun 2024

The waterproof Insta360 Go 3S video camera is small enough to wear and rolls clear 4K30 video in good light, but its low-light video abilities and built-in mic quality aren't the best.