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Best Insta360 X6 Accessories
The Insta360 X6 accessories worth buying, from spare batteries and invisible selfie sticks to a car mount, a camera backpack and the new dive case. Plus which of your X5 accessories still fit the X6.
The Insta360 X6 is a new shape: it's shorter than the X5, it takes a new battery and it has new lenses. So a lot of X5 accessories don't fit it, while anything that screws onto a standard 1/4-inch thread still does.
These are the X6 accessories I'd actually buy, grouped by what you film, with answers to the questions people ask most about X6 accessories.
If you only buy three: a spare Xtreme Battery, an invisible selfie stick and a Replacement Lens Kit. Everything else depends on what you film.
The Best X6 Accessories At A Glance
| Accessory | Best for | UK price |
|---|---|---|
| X6 Xtreme Battery | Filming all day | £42.99 |
| X6 Fast Charge Case | Charging spares on the go | £55.99 |
| Insta360 MicroSD Card | Storage | From £55.99 |
| 114cm Invisible Selfie Stick | Your first selfie stick | £27.99 |
| Action Invisible Selfie Stick | Action and travel | £46.99 |
| X6 Power Selfie Stick | Filming for hours | £65.99 |
| X6 Replacement Lens Kit | Fixing a scratched lens | From £14.99 |
| X6 Lens Cap | Your camera bag | £6.99 |
| Insta360 Mic Pro | Clear voice audio | £89 |
| Heavy Duty Clamp | Motorcycles | £39.99 |
| Best360 Magnetic Camera Mount | Car journeys | £50 |
| X6 Invisible Dive Case Pro | Diving | £158.99 |
| Best360 Camera Backpack V3 | Carrying your whole kit | £120 |
Prices are from the UK Insta360 Store and the Best360 Shop on 11 November 2026. They change, so check the store before you buy.
Do X5 Accessories Work With The X6?
Some do. Anything that screws onto the camera's standard 1/4-inch thread works on both, but parts made to fit the X5's body don't fit the X6. Insta360 now makes X6 versions of those instead.
| Accessory | Works with the X6? |
|---|---|
| Invisible selfie sticks (114cm, Action, 3m) | Yes |
| Heavy Duty Clamp, Quick Release Mount 2.0, Neck Mount | Yes |
| Bullet Time Selfie Stick 2.0 | Yes |
| Insta360 Mic Pro and Mic Air | Yes |
| X5 Battery and X5 Ultra Battery | No, get the X6 Xtreme Battery |
| X5 Utility Fast Charge Case | No, get the X6 Fast Charge Case |
| X5 Invisible Dive Case | No, get the X6 Invisible Dive Case Pro |
| X5 lens cap and Replacement Lens Kit | No, get the X6 versions |
| X5 Mic Adapter | No, the X6 pairs with Insta360 mics over Bluetooth |
| GPS Preview Remote | No, it's listed for the X5, X4 Air and Ace Pro 2 |
Batteries And Charging
The X6's new 2600mAh Xtreme Battery is rated for about 140 minutes of 8K30 recording, and it's a different size to the X5's, so old spares won't fit. One spare is enough for most days out; two if you film a lot.
If you're carrying the camera on a long stick or a helmet, the X6 Lite Battery (£22.99) weighs just 31.2g. It's rated for about 67 minutes of 8K30, so it's a trade-off between weight and battery life.
The Fast Charge Case charges two spare batteries and the X6 at the same time, holds two memory cards and has a USB-C cable built in. It's the easiest way to keep everything charged and in one place.
Charging outdoors? The X6 All-Weather USB Charging Cover (£9.99) lets you charge in the rain, with IPX4 water resistance over the USB-C port.
Memory Cards
The X6 has 47GB of built-in storage, so you can still film if you forget your card. But 8K50 files are big, so you'll still want a microSD card for a full day. Insta360's own card is V30 rated and comes in 128GB or 256GB.
For long trips I use a bigger card: the SanDisk Extreme Pro 1TB V30 microSD card.
Invisible Selfie Sticks
An invisible selfie stick is the one accessory every 360 camera needs. Film in 360 and the stick disappears from your footage, so it looks like the camera is flying beside you.
The 114cm Invisible Selfie Stick is the cheapest way to start, and it's the one that comes in the X6 Essentials Bundle.
The Action Invisible Selfie Stick is made of carbon fibre, so it's lighter and stiffer, which makes it better for action sports and travel. It's the stick Insta360 puts in its Motorcycle, Ski and Snowboard bundles.
For a stick that's comfortable to hold all day, the Best360 Pro has a foam grip and pins that lock the tip and base in place.
For drone-like shots without a drone, the 3m Extended Selfie Stick extends to 3 metres and closes down to about 36cm.
The new X6 Power Selfie Stick charges the camera while you film, for roughly 6 hours of continuous recording. It extends to 1m, has a record button in the handle and a 1/4-inch thread at the bottom, so you can mount it on a tripod or a motorcycle clamp.
The Foldable Selfie Stick folds down with the camera still attached and has a built-in tripod. It extends to 58cm (Lightweight Edition) or 95cm (Extended Edition), and the Remote Kit adds a joystick remote. You can also buy the Smart Remote (£28.99) on its own.
For Matrix-style spinning shots, the Bullet Time Selfie Stick 2.0 (£54.99) works with the X6 too.
Protecting The Lenses
The X6's lenses stick out, so they're the part most likely to get scratched. I don't use lens guards: they put another layer of glass over the lens, and that can affect your video quality. Because the X6's lenses are replaceable, I keep a Replacement Lens Kit in my bag instead. If a lens gets scratched, I swap it for a new one and keep filming.
The kit comes as a single lens (£20.99), a double lens (£27.99) or a lens on its own (£14.99). Insta360 says to swap it in a dry, dust-free room with humidity below 70%.
A lens cap costs very little and covers both lenses whenever you're not filming, which is when most scratches happen.
For rough use, the Protective Utility Frame wraps the X6 in a steel frame with a silicone buffer, adds a 1/4-inch mount on the side and keeps every port open. It comes with Mic Windshields and a Lens Cap. There's also a tempered glass X6 Screen Protector (£13.99).
Audio
The X6 has windproof 360 microphones built in, but for clear voice, a wireless mic is the biggest upgrade. The X6 pairs with Insta360's Mic Pro and Mic Air directly over Bluetooth, so you only need the transmitter, not a receiver.
The Mic Air (from £49.99) is the lighter, cheaper option. For windy days, the X6 Mic Windshield (£9.99) clips onto the camera without adhesive and comes with six spare foams.
Mounts
For motorcycles, the Heavy Duty Clamp locks onto your handlebars and keeps the angle steady over bumps. It's in Insta360's X6 Motorcycle Multiview Bundle, with the Action Invisible Selfie Stick.
The Quick Release Mount 2.0 lets you swap between mounts in seconds, without tools. Insta360 says it stays invisible in 360.
To film your car journeys, the Best360 Magnetic Camera Mount holds the X6 on your car's roof, bonnet or door with 45kg of pull force, and it takes seconds to set up. Because you're filming in 360, you can reframe the drive afterwards to show the road ahead, the car itself or the view out to the side. Its thick rubber coating helps protect your paint, and it comes with a 10cm aluminium spacer.
The magnet only works on steel, and some cars have aluminium, carbon fibre or fibreglass panels, so check yours first. Always make sure it's secure before you drive, and follow local road laws.
A few more mounts that work with the X6:
- Electric Suction Cup Mount (£86.99) for cars. It keeps the suction strong on its own and lasts up to 120 hours per charge.
- POV Head Tracker (£67.99), which turns the camera to follow where you look, for first-person shots.
- Neck Mount (£24.99) for simple hands-free POV footage.
- X6 Water Sports Rope Mount (£72.99) for kitesurfing and wakeboarding, filmed from the rope.
Underwater
The X6 is waterproof to 20m without a case, so swimming, surfing and rain are fine. But to film properly underwater, you need the X6 Invisible Dive Case Pro. It comes with underwater lenses made for the way light bends in water, which keeps your 360 footage sharp, and it takes the X6 down to 60m. The camera detects the case and switches to its dive mode by itself.
If you use lens guards, take them off before you fit the case, and change to the underwater lenses indoors, in a dry room.
Carrying Your Kit
Once you have spare batteries, selfie sticks and mounts, you need something to carry them all in. The Best360 Camera Backpack V3 is made for 360 cameras. It holds up to 4 cameras, a selfie stick or monopod, magnetic and clamp mounts, a power bank, cables and SD cards, with room left for a 16-inch laptop, a small jacket and a water bottle.
The front straps hold a selfie stick with your camera on top, so you can film third-person video hands-free as you walk. It's 28 litres, weighs 970g, and its 900D polyester keeps out light rain.
Should You Buy A Bundle Instead?
If you haven't bought your X6 yet, a bundle is often cheaper than buying accessories later. The Standard Bundle (£619) comes with one Xtreme Battery, a USB-C cable and a protective pouch.
The Essentials Bundle (£709) is the one I'd get. For £90 more, it adds a fast charge case, the 114cm Invisible Selfie Stick, a second Xtreme Battery and a lens cap, which come to about £134 bought separately at today's prices, plus an extra year of warranty.
There are also bundles for specific uses, including Motorcycle Multiview, Invisible Dive, Ski, Car, POV and Creator (with the Mic Pro). Read my Insta360 X6 review for more on the camera itself.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Insta360 X5 accessories work with the X6?
Anything that screws onto a standard 1/4-inch thread works on both, like invisible selfie sticks, tripods, the Heavy Duty Clamp and the Quick Release Mount 2.0. Parts made for the X5's body don't fit the X6: the batteries, fast charge case, dive case, lens cap, Replacement Lens Kit and mic adapter.
Do X5 batteries fit the Insta360 X6?
No. The X6 uses the new 2600mAh Xtreme Battery, which is a different size to the X5's. The X6 Lite Battery also fits the X6.
Does the Insta360 X6 need an SD card?
Not to start filming, because it has 47GB of built-in storage. But 8K50 video fills that quickly, so you'll want a microSD card for a full day of filming.
What size SD card should I get for the Insta360 X6?
At least 128GB. Insta360's own V30 card comes in 128GB and 256GB. If you film a lot of 8K, a 512GB or 1TB V30 card means you'll rarely run out.
Do I need a dive case to use the X6 underwater?
The X6 is waterproof to 20m without a case, so it's fine for swimming and surfing. To film properly underwater, you need the X6 Invisible Dive Case Pro and its underwater lenses, which keep your 360 footage sharp. It's rated to 60m.
Do I need lens guards for the Insta360 X6?
No. Lens guards put another layer of glass over the lens, which can affect your video quality. The X6's lenses are replaceable, so I'd rather keep a Replacement Lens Kit and swap a lens if it ever gets scratched, and use the lens cap when I'm not filming.
Can I replace an Insta360 X6 lens myself?
Yes. The X6 Replacement Lens Kit includes every tool you need. Insta360 recommends doing it in a dry, dust-free room. If you'd rather not, Insta360 says you can send in the camera with the kit and it will fit the lens without a labour charge.
Does the Insta360 Mic Pro work with the X6?
Yes. The X6 pairs with the Mic Pro and the Mic Air directly over Bluetooth, so you don't need a receiver.
How do I mount the Insta360 X6 on a car?
If your car's panels are steel, a magnetic mount like the Best360 Magnetic Camera Mount holds the X6 on the roof, bonnet or door in seconds. If they're aluminium, carbon fibre or fibreglass, use a suction mount, like Insta360's Electric Suction Cup Mount, instead. Whichever you use, check it's secure before you drive.
Does the GPS Preview Remote work with the X6?
No. Insta360 lists the GPS Preview Remote for the X5, X4 Air and Ace Pro 2, not the X6. For the X6, use the Smart Remote or the Foldable Selfie Stick Remote Kit.
What comes with the Insta360 X6?
The Standard Bundle comes with the X6, one Xtreme Battery, a USB-C cable and a protective pouch. The Essentials Bundle adds a fast charge case, the 114cm Invisible Selfie Stick, a second Xtreme Battery, a lens cap and an extra year of warranty.
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