Typical single-charge battery life is about ~110–120 min (around 1.8 hours) when recording 4K@30fps under normal settings.
With Endurance Mode enabled (power-saving), you can extend that to roughly up to ~150–180 min in lower resolution/video settings (e.g., 1080p or 4K with power saving).
Real-world tests often show ~1.5–2 hours of continuous video recording, depending on settings and conditions.
Battery can be charged while recording if you use USB-C power (e.g., power bank on the bike).
Best tip for long rides:
Consider a dual battery kit like the Insta360 Ace Pro 2 Action Camera + Dual Battery Bundle or spare batteries such as Insta360 Battery for Ace Pro 2 to swap mid-ride.
Insta360’s 360° models like the X5 have larger batteries and can run longer.
Lab figures suggest up to ~3+ hours (180–208 min) in Endurance Mode or moderate settings for continuous shooting.
In real use, this translates to ~1.5–2+ hours of mixed shooting depending on settings and resolution.
Good for riders who want wide-field/360 coverage on longer rides.
Tiny models like the GO 3S have much shorter battery life if used alone — around 30–45 min of continuous recording at typical resolutions.
With the Action Pod accessory attached (power-boost), total runtime can reach ~80–120 min.
Mid-range + pro action cams (like Ace Pro 2) give you roughly 1.5–2 hours per battery on a ride with typical settings.
Endurance/Power-saving modes and lower resolutions help stretch battery life further.
360° models (like X5) can run longer — up to ~3 hours in ideal conditions.
Always bring extra power (spare battery or USB power bank) for rides longer than ~2 hours.
Actual results vary with temperature, stabilisation, HDR, screen usage & mount vibration.
4K @ 30 fps (standard settings)
• Around ~100–112 min per battery in typical use with stabilisation and Active HDR on.
4K @ 60 fps (higher frame rate)
• Higher processing load cuts battery significantly — around ~60–70 min before running out in real use.
1080p @ 30 fps (lower resolution)
• Lower power draw => ~120–130 min on a full charge.
8K @ 30 fps (maximum resolution)
• Very power-intensive — typically ~50–60 min or less in real conditions (noted in tests).
Endurance Mode (power-saving)
• This mode lowers frame rate/processing to conserve battery — roughly ~2–2.5 hours at moderate settings (e.g., 4K/30 fps without HDR).Notes that affect battery life
Image stabilisation, Active HDR and wind noise reduction increase power drain.
Screen usage and Wi-Fi/Bluetooth connections also shorten runtime.
Outdoor heat & cold can reduce effective battery life.
You can record while charging via USB-C power bank, which is great for all-day rides.
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