Akaso Brave 7 LE vs GoPro Hero 11 Black

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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 GoPro Hero 11 Black

GoPro Hero 11 Black☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★GoPro Hero 11 Black
GoPro's 2022 camera: 5.3K video, improved stabilization
The Hero 11 is a few years old now, but has the same sensor technology as the latest GoPro Hero 13 Black and is therefore still a great action camera. Although the more recent models feature many improvements, it part of the latest generation of GoPro cameras and is a very good choice for beginners or as a budget friendly option.
  • Pros
  • Mostly as capable as the latest GoPros
  • Great value for money
  • Integrated GPS
  • Cons
  • No HDR video
  • Ageing image stabilization

Comparison of the Brave 7 LE vs the Hero 11

Weight and size

The Brave 7 LE is a lot more compact than the Hero 11. The Brave 7 LE weighs a little less than the Hero 11.
Akaso Brave 7 LE
32mm x 57mm x 24mm / 1.26in x 2.24in x 0.94in
4.48oz / 127g
Features
Dimensions
Weight
GoPro Hero 11 Black
71.8mm x 50.8mm x 33.6mm / 2.83in x 2in x 1.32in
5.43oz / 154g
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 Hero 11 offers a much larger battery capacity. Both cameras have removable batteries.
Akaso Brave 7 LE
1350mAh
Removable
90min for 4k 30fps
Features
Battery capacity
Removable battery
Battery life
GoPro Hero 11 Black
1720mAh
Removable
150min at 1080p
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 Hero 11 support SD cards.
Akaso Brave 7 LE
No built-in storage
microSD
Features
Built-in storage
Storage format
GoPro Hero 11 Black
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

Neither camera offers HDR video.
Akaso Brave 7 LE
4K video at 30fps
HDR video unsupported
Features
Max resolution
HDR video
GoPro Hero 11 Black
5.3K video at 60fps
HDR video unsupported

Camera and sensor technology

The Hero 11 offers a slightly higher resolution. With 170°, the Brave 7 LE features a much wider field of view than the Hero 11.
Akaso Brave 7 LE
20MP
170°
Feature missing
Features
Pixels
Field of view
Video bite rate
GoPro Hero 11 Black
27.6MP
140°
120Mbps

Camera settings

Akaso Brave 7 LE
Feature missing
Feature missing
Features
ISO range
Exposure Compensation
GoPro Hero 11 Black
100-6400
+/-2

Brave 7 LE vs Hero 11 specifications

NameAkaso Brave 7 LEGoPro Hero 11 Black
Year of release20202022
Width1.26in / 32mm2.83in / 71.8mm
Height2.24in / 57mm2in / 50.8mm
Depth0.94in / 24mm1.32in / 33.6mm
Weight4.48oz / 127g5.43oz / 154g
Waterproof3ft / 1m33ft / 10m
Waterproof with diving case131ft / 40m197ft / 60m
Min operating temperature-14°F / -10°C
Max operating temperature-95°F / 35°C
Battery capacity1350mAh1720mAh
Removable batteryYesYes
Battery life90min for 4k 30fps150min at 1080p
Charging time-3h (5W)
Storage formatmicroSDmicroSD
Storage rating requiredUHS-3V30 or UHS-3
Maximun storage supported-1Tb
Rear screen size2in2.27in
Front screen size0.96in1.4in
Field of view170°140°
SensorCMOS1/1.9" CMOS
Pixels20MP27.6MP
ApertureF2.0F2.5
ISO range-100-6400
Video zoom-2x
Color Depth8bit10bit
Video bite rate-120Mbps
Exposure Compensation-+/-2
360-degree videoNoNo
5.3K video-60fps
4K video30fps60fps
2.7K video60fps120fps
1080p video120fps240fps
Slow motion at 4K-4x
Maximum slow motion8x at 720p8x at 1080p
StabilizationEISHyperSmooth 5.0
Horizon lock-Yes
Video formatH.264 (MP4)H.264 (MP4)
Live streaming-1080p30 (HyperSmooth) or 1080p60
Webcam mode-1080p30
Timelapse modeYesYes
Starlapse mode-Yes
Timeshift modeYesYes
Loop recording modeYesYes
Photo burst modeYesYes
RAW format supportedYesYes
Microphones-3
Stereo audio-Yes
Noise reductionYesYes
Audio format-wav
Audio inputAkaso external micMedia Mod (H9B/H10B/H11B)
Pro 3.5mm Mic Adapter
WifiYes802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth-BLE 4.2
USBType-C USBUSB-C
GPS integratedNoYes
Voice commandsYesYes
Remote controlIncluded-