Akaso Brave 7 LE vs Akaso Brave 8 Lite

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Overview of the Akaso Brave 7 LE

Akaso Brave 7 LE☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★Akaso Brave 7 LE
Akaso's 2020 mid range budget action camera
The Brave 7 LE is a versatile budget action camera with a front facing screen and one of the only ones to be dust and splash proof without a case. It also offers very decent performance with 4K video and image stabilization.
  • Pros
  • Front screen
  • Splash proof (IPX7)
  • Many accessories included
  • Cons
  • Not waterproof without case
  • Average performance

Overview of the Akaso Brave 8 Lite

Akaso Brave 8 Lite☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★Akaso Brave 8 Lite
Akaso's 2024 budget action camera: 4K HDR video
The Akaso Brave 8 Lite offers a very decent action camera experience at less than half the cost of a GoPro. As a budget action camera, there are indeed some limitations like subpar image stabilization and poor low light performance, but it will suit most people's needs at an affordable pricepoint.
  • Pros
  • Great value for money
  • Lightweight
  • HDR video
  • Cons
  • Low light video
  • Fragile build
  • Lacking image stabilization

Comparison of the Brave 7 LE vs the Brave 8 Lite

Weight and size

The Brave 7 LE is a lot more compact than the Brave 8 Lite. The Brave 8 Lite weighs a little less than the Brave 7 LE.
Akaso Brave 7 LE
32mm x 57mm x 24mm / 1.26in x 2.24in x 0.94in
4.48oz / 127g
Features
Dimensions
Weight
Akaso Brave 8 Lite
35mm x 65mm x 45mm / 1.38in x 2.56in x 1.77in
4.02oz / 114g
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 Brave 8 Lite offers a slightly better battery capacity. Both cameras have removable batteries.
Akaso Brave 7 LE
1350mAh
Removable
90min for 4k 30fps
Features
Battery capacity
Removable battery
Battery life
Akaso Brave 8 Lite
1550mAh
Removable
90min for 4k 60fps
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 7 LE and the Brave 8 Lite support SD cards.
Akaso Brave 7 LE
No built-in storage
microSD
Features
Built-in storage
Storage format
Akaso Brave 8 Lite
No built-in storage
microSDXC
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 Brave 8 Lite offers HDR video.
Akaso Brave 7 LE
4K video at 30fps
HDR video unsupported
Features
Max resolution
HDR video
Akaso Brave 8 Lite
4K video at 60fps
4k 30fps

Camera and sensor technology

The Brave 7 LE and the Brave 8 Lite both feature 20MP. The Brave 7 LE and the Brave 8 Lite both have a similar field of view.
Akaso Brave 7 LE
20MP
170°
Feature missing
Features
Pixels
Field of view
Video bite rate
Akaso Brave 8 Lite
20MP
166°
Feature missing

Camera settings

Akaso Brave 7 LE
Feature missing
Feature missing
Features
ISO range
Exposure Compensation
Akaso Brave 8 Lite
Feature missing
Feature missing

Brave 7 LE vs Brave 8 Lite specifications

NameAkaso Brave 7 LEAkaso Brave 8 Lite
Year of release20202024
Width1.26in / 32mm1.38in / 35mm
Height2.24in / 57mm2.56in / 65mm
Depth0.94in / 24mm1.77in / 45mm
Weight4.48oz / 127g4.02oz / 114g
Waterproof3ft / 1m33ft / 10m
Waterproof with diving case131ft / 40m131ft / 40m
Battery capacity1350mAh1550mAh
Removable batteryYesYes
Battery life90min for 4k 30fps90min for 4k 60fps
Storage formatmicroSDmicroSDXC
Storage rating requiredUHS-3UHS-3
Rear screen size2in2in
Front screen size0.96in0.96in
Field of view170°166°
SensorCMOS1/2.3" CMOS
Pixels20MP20MP
ApertureF2.0F2.8
Video zoom-5x
Color Depth8bit8bit
360-degree videoNoNo
4K video30fps60fps
2.7K video60fps-
1080p video120fps60fps
Maximum slow motion8x at 720p8
HDR video-4k 30fps
StabilizationEISEIS 4.0 & SuperSmooth
Video formatH.264 (MP4)H.264 (MP4)
Timelapse modeYesYes
Timeshift modeYesYes
Loop recording modeYesYes
Photo burst modeYesYes
RAW format supportedYesYes
Noise reductionYesYes
Audio inputAkaso external micAkaso external mic
WifiYes5G
USBType-C USBType-C USB
GPS integratedNo-
Voice commandsYesYes
Remote controlIncludedIncluded