Akaso Brave 4 Pro vs Insta360 X3

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Overview of the Akaso Brave 4 Pro

Akaso Brave 4 Pro☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★Akaso Brave 4 Pro
Akaso's 2022 entry level budget action camera
The Brave 4 is Akaso's most recent extra cheap action camera. It is a successor to the Akaso EK7000 Pro and it's main new feature is the front facing screen. Although performance is average, it is a great pick for beginners or a tight budget.
  • Pros
  • Dual screen
  • Great value for money
  • Lots of accessories included
  • Cons
  • Poor low light footage
  • Short battery life
  • Average audio
  • Not waterproof without case

Overview of the Insta360 X3

Insta360 X3☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★Insta360 X3
Insta360's 2022 360 camera: 5.7K video and a large touchscreen
The Insta360 X3 was released in 2022 and is a few years old now, but it still delivers exceptionnal performance and is the best pick if you are looking for the best value for money. The 5.7K30fps 360 video is more than sufficient for capturing amazing footage unless you need to zoom in aggressively. The X3 has since been replaced by the Insta360 X4 which introduces 8K 360 video.
  • Pros
  • Great performance
  • Good value for money
  • Diving case for underwater footage
  • Cons
  • Average battery life

Comparison of the Brave 4 Pro vs the X3

Weight and size

The Brave 4 Pro is a lot more compact than the X3.
Akaso Brave 4 Pro
32mm x 57mm x 24mm / 1.26in x 2.24in x 0.94in
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Features
Dimensions
Weight
Insta360 X3
46mm x 114mm x 33.1mm / 1.81in x 4.49in x 1.3in
6.35oz / 180g
Why size and weight matter: Weight is important for action cameras because we often mount them on helmets, or hold them at the end of a selfie stick while moving. Therefore a heavier camera can be dvifficult to use or uncomfortable. Weight is even more crucial for certain sports like road cycling or running.

Battery life

The X3 offers a much larger battery capacity. Both cameras have removable batteries.
Akaso Brave 4 Pro
1350mAh
Removable
90min for 4k 30fps
Features
Battery capacity
Removable battery
Battery life
Insta360 X3
1800mAh
Removable
81min 5.7K30fps 360°
Why battery life matters: Nothing worse than running out of battery just before capturing the best footage of the day! A long battery life is reassuring and convenient when shooting footage outdoors where options to charge are limited. Even the use of a power bank can be tedious or simply impossible like when filming watersports. Having removeable batteries allows battery swapping on the go which further extends your runtime.

Storage

Neither camera features built-in storage. Both the Brave 4 Pro and the X3 support SD cards.
Akaso Brave 4 Pro
No built-in storage
microSD
Features
Built-in storage
Storage format
Insta360 X3
No built-in storage
microSD
Why storage matters: High quality footage can quickly take up lots of space and insufficient storage can soon be frustrating. Having a large amount of storage and the possiblity to extend it or swap SD cards while on a outing will ensure you will always be able to capture the footage you want. However, smaller, wearable action cameras often rely on built-in storage because of their small size.

Video performance

Only the X3 offers HDR video.
Akaso Brave 4 Pro
4K video at 30fps
HDR video unsupported
Features
Max resolution
HDR video
Insta360 X3
4K video at 30fps
Yes

Camera and sensor technology

The X3 features a much higher resolution. The field of view of the Brave 4 Pro is a little better than the X3's.
Akaso Brave 4 Pro
20MP
170°
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Features
Pixels
Field of view
Video bite rate
Insta360 X3
72MP
155°
120Mbps

Camera settings

Akaso Brave 4 Pro
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ISO range
Exposure Compensation
Insta360 X3
100-3200
+/-4

Brave 4 Pro vs X3 specifications

NameAkaso Brave 4 ProInsta360 X3
Year of release20222022
Width1.26in / 32mm1.81in / 46mm
Height2.24in / 57mm4.49in / 114mm
Depth0.94in / 24mm1.3in / 33.1mm
Weight-6.35oz / 180g
Waterproof-33ft / 10m
Waterproof with diving case131ft / 40m164ft / 50m
Min operating temperature--4°F / -20°C
Max operating temperature-104°F / 40°C
Battery capacity1350mAh1800mAh
Removable batteryYesYes
Battery life90min for 4k 30fps81min 5.7K30fps 360°
Charging time-90min
Storage formatmicroSDmicroSD
Storage rating requiredUHS-3V30 or UHS-3
Maximun storage supported-1TB
Rear screen size2in-
Front screen size1.5in-
Field of view170°155°
SensorCMOS1/1.9"
Pixels20MP72MP
ApertureF2.0F1.9
Focal length-6.7mm
ISO range-100-3200
Color Depth8bit8bit
Video bite rate-120Mbps
Exposure Compensation-+/-4
360-degree videoNoYes
5.7K 360 video-30fps
4K 360 video-60fps
3K 360 video-100fps
360 video format-INSV
4K video30fps30fps
2.7K video30fps60fps
1080p video120fps60fps
Slow motion at 4K-4
Maximum slow motion24x at 1080p
HDR video-Yes
StabilizationEIS 2.0FlowState
Horizon lock-Yes
Video formatH.264 (MP4)H.264 (MP4)
Live streaming-Yes
Webcam mode-Yes
Timelapse modeYesYes
Starlapse mode-Yes
Timeshift modeYesYes
Loop recording modeYesYes
Subject tracking-Yes
Photo burst modeYesYes
RAW format supportedYesYes
Microphones-4
Stereo audio-Yes
Noise reduction-Yes
Audio format-aac
Audio inputAkaso external mic-
WifiYes802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth-BLE 5.0
USBType-C USBType-C USB
GPS integrated-No
GPS pairing-iOS Application
Android Application
Voice commands-Yes
Gesture commands-No
Remote controlIncluded-