Which microSD card for Insta360 Luna Ultra and Luna Pro - cards from Insta360's list

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Which microSD card for Insta360 Luna Ultra and Luna Pro?

Buy a UHS-I microSD card with a V30 rating or higher, formatted as exFAT, preferably one from Insta360's recommended list. The answer is the same for the Luna Ultra and the Luna Pro, because both models have the same storage requirements.

Insta360's list includes the Insta360 microSD V30, SanDisk Extreme V30 A1 and A2, SanDisk Extreme Pro V30, Lexar Professional 1066x SILVER, Kingston Canvas Go! Plus, and Samsung PRO Plus. If you pick something from this list, you don't have to guess whether the camera will work with the card.

What the camera requires: UHS-I instead of UHS-II, and the capacity limit

Insta360 explicitly advises against UHS-II and UHS-III cards. They can cause compatibility problems and interrupt recording. A more expensive, faster card won't give you any benefit, and it could ruin your shot at the worst possible moment.

Look for the UHS-I and V30 markings in the product description. An A1 or A2 rating is not required, but cards on the Insta360 list often have one, so it's a good sign when comparing offers.

As for capacity: the specifications page states support for microSD cards up to 2 TB, and the FAQ warns against cards larger than 2 TB. In practice, the limit won't be an issue for you, because reasonably priced cards are much smaller. As examples, the specifications page lists the SanDisk Extreme 128 GB and 256 GB in the V30, U3 and A2 classes.

Fun fact: Insta360 advises against faster UHS-II cards because the camera doesn't support them and they may interrupt recording. A faster standard on paper doesn't mean better in this camera.

47 GB of built-in storage: how much footage is that

The Luna Ultra and Luna Pro have 47 GB of built-in storage, so you can record something without a card if needed. According to Insta360, that's about 94 minutes in 4K 60 fps or about 73 minutes in 8K 30 fps.

That's enough for a short trip or a few clips. For a full day of sightseeing, a travel vlog, or longer 8K recordings, you'll run out of space quickly, and then you simply need a card. Notebookcheck also describes this storage as expandable with a card.

Fun fact: 47 GB is enough for about 73 minutes of 8K footage, according to Insta360's data. That's just over an hour, so in 8K a card will fill up faster than you expect.

We chose the products so that all of them are UHS-I and appear on Insta360's list, and differ mainly in capacity and brand.

Recommended microSD cards for Insta360 Luna Ultra and Luna Pro

Which capacity for whom, formatting, and counterfeits

If you only record occasionally and often transfer your footage to a computer, 128 GB is enough, for example a Samsung PRO Plus. If you shoot in 4K and 8K on trips, it's better to get 256 GB: SanDisk Extreme, Kingston Canvas Go! Plus, or an Insta360 PRO card. If you don't want to worry about storage for several days, consider the Insta360 PRO 512 GB.

It's best to format the card as exFAT, because the camera requires it. Do it before first use, ideally directly in the camera, so that the file system and structure match the device. Keep in mind that formatting erases everything, so copy your important footage first.

Beware of counterfeits. Cards with an unrealistically low price, from unknown sellers, or without original packaging may have a lower real capacity than advertised and slower write speeds, which ends in a cut-off recording. Buy from trusted stores and, after purchase, check that the camera sees the full capacity.

Frequently asked questions about cards for the Luna Ultra and Luna Pro

Which microSD card is recommended for the Insta360 Luna Ultra?

Insta360 recommends a UHS-I card with a V30 rating or higher, formatted as exFAT. The safest choice is a model from the manufacturer's list, for example SanDisk Extreme, Kingston Canvas Go! Plus, Samsung PRO Plus, or an Insta360 card.

Does the Insta360 Luna Ultra support UHS-II cards?

No, Insta360 advises against UHS-II and UHS-III cards. They can cause compatibility problems and interrupt recording, so stick with UHS-I.

What is the maximum card capacity for the Insta360 Luna Ultra?

The specifications page lists support for microSD cards up to 2 TB. The FAQ warns against cards larger than 2 TB, so don't buy those.

How much footage can the Luna Ultra's built-in storage hold?

The built-in storage is 47 GB. According to Insta360, that is about 94 minutes in 4K at 60 fps or about 73 minutes in 8K at 30 fps.

Does the same card work with the Insta360 Luna Pro?

Yes, the Luna Pro has the same recommendations as the Luna Ultra: UHS-I, V30 or higher, exFAT. It also has the same 47 GB of built-in storage, so a card from Insta360's list will work in both models.

Sources

• Insta360: Luna Ultra and Luna Pro, internal storage and memory card FAQ - manufacturer page (onlinemanual.insta360.com)
• Insta360: Luna Ultra specs - manufacturer page (insta360.com)
• PetaPixel: Insta360 Luna Ultra review - industry article (petapixel.com)
• Notebookcheck: Insta360 Luna Ultra review - industry article (notebookcheck.net)
• TechRadar: Insta360 Luna Ultra review - industry article (techradar.com)