Insta360 GO 3S: Battery Life and Charging - The Ultimate Guide

Everything you ever wanted to know (and probably more!) about the Insta360 GO 3S battery. How long can you actually record for, especially when filming in 4K? How long does it take to recharge?
Includes both battery life and charging tests under different conditions. Check out the channel for additional honest, unsponsored and unbiased videos focused on Insta360 and other cameras and accessories.
Keywords:
Insta360 GO 3S, GO 3, action camera, battery life, run time, charging, action pod, USB, 4K, 2.7K, 1440P, free frame, Timelapse, action pod, fps, sensor, microphone, bitrate, vlogging, content creation, RUclips, instagram, stabilization
Chapters:
00:00 - 02:30 Introduction
02:30 - 04:50 Background
04:50 - 06:35 Run-Time Tests: GO 3S Only
06:35 - 08:10 Run-Time Tests: GO 3S + Action Pod
08:10 - 10:10 Run-Time Recap
10:10 - 12:45 Charging Tests
12:45 - 14:55 Final Thoughts
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[@mombre66]

First, let me thank you for your great work on your reviews - they're unbiased and informative, which is exactly what potential buyers need before deciding to buy a new camera or upgrade an older one.
As a Go2 owner, I've noticed that the camera's autonomy seems to be affected by various factors over time. I'm talking about things like external conditions (low or high temperatures), as well as the camera's age and usage - both of which can reduce the battery life. I just wanted to add these points as additional information to your excellent reviews.
Now, for the next video, I'd love for you to focus on a major issue that many users face: switching the frame size from 16:9 to 9:16 (or vice versa) in post-production. This often results in a significant crop that ruins the final video. This seems to be related to the new rectangular sensor design. Could you please do an in-depth test on this topic? Thanks again for your great work!

[@gwebster65]

I was already thinking about a video comparing standard video to freeframe, so this would tie in well with that. Stay tuned!

[@jessm6347]

The video i was looking for 👍🏼

[@gwebster65]

Glad I could help - thanks for watching

[@zpiggekowalski4791]

Good job! 🤩
Question; if I nearly empty small cameras' battery ad then put it in action pod and keep filming, will the camera itself be charged? If yes, will it take longer time?

[@gwebster65]

I haven't tested that but it will be close. Recording 4K, the charging time and run time are about the same, although the 0-80% charge rate is slightly higher, so it might just work.

[@zpiggekowalski4791]

Thanks!
One more question since you are "pro" in 360 GO😜 Did you test this GPS remote without life preview, which should be compatible with GO 3 and GO 3s. Would that be possible to get speed overlay in the post software?
I have got rid of my GoPro 11 and now can not decide, GO3s or 360 Ace Pro !!

[@gwebster65]

I know that the GPS remote (the slightly older one, without the live view) is compatible with the GO 3/3S. I have not yet tested the GPS data, but I see no reason why it shouldn't work.

[@thomasusheriii971]

Can you test the range from the cam to the Pod. Suddenly mine doesn't reach far at all and I never get full range meter on the screen even when the camera is right next to the action pod. I've reset and did all trouble shooting. Even reinstalled the new firmware. It is like the Bluetooth has lost range over night and I cannot fix it. 😢

[@johnsegunto2591]

Same

[@eisenklad]

idk its just me, but your intro has a high pitch whine

[@gwebster65]

Not just you - working on it..

[@kuang01]

it’s ok, i have tinnitus ever after my navy years 😂

[@SuperElephant]

Thanks for the great review. But please, ditch the unnecessary sound effects.

[@gwebster65]

Noted! Thanks for watching.