Akaso Brave 7 LE vs Insta360 Ace

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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 Insta360 Ace

Insta360 Ace☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★Insta360 Ace
Insta360's budget action camera: 6K video and a flipscreen
The Ace is Insta360's entry level action camera but shares a lot of features with it's premium brother, the Insta360 Ace Pro. The main difference being the sensor technology, which although not as advanced, still offers very good performance, with video up to 6K.
  • Pros
  • Great image stabilization
  • Flip screen
  • Weather proof
  • Cons
  • Heavy
  • Average audio

Comparison of the Brave 7 LE vs the Ace

Weight and size

The Brave 7 LE is a lot more compact than the Ace. The Brave 7 LE weighs a little less than the Ace.
Akaso Brave 7 LE
32mm x 57mm x 24mm / 1.26in x 2.24in x 0.94in
4.48oz / 127g
Features
Dimensions
Weight
Insta360 Ace
71.9mm x 52.15mm x 38.5mm / 2.83in x 2.05in x 1.52in
6.24oz / 176.8g
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 Ace 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
Insta360 Ace
1700mAh
Removable
100min at 4K30fps HDR
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 Ace support SD cards.
Akaso Brave 7 LE
No built-in storage
microSD
Features
Built-in storage
Storage format
Insta360 Ace
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 Ace offers HDR video.
Akaso Brave 7 LE
4K video at 30fps
HDR video unsupported
Features
Max resolution
HDR video
Insta360 Ace
5.3K video at 30fps
4k 30fps

Camera and sensor technology

The Ace features a much higher resolution. The field of view of the Brave 7 LE is a little better than the Ace's.
Akaso Brave 7 LE
20MP
170°
Feature missing
Features
Pixels
Field of view
Video bite rate
Insta360 Ace
48MP
157°
170Mbps

Camera settings

Akaso Brave 7 LE
Feature missing
Feature missing
Features
ISO range
Exposure Compensation
Insta360 Ace
100-6400
+/-4

Brave 7 LE vs Ace specifications

NameAkaso Brave 7 LEInsta360 Ace
Year of release20202023
Width1.26in / 32mm2.83in / 71.9mm
Height2.24in / 57mm2.05in / 52.15mm
Depth0.94in / 24mm1.52in / 38.5mm
Weight4.48oz / 127g6.24oz / 176.8g
Waterproof3ft / 1m33ft / 10m
Waterproof with diving case131ft / 40m197ft / 60m
Min operating temperature--4°F / -20°C
Max operating temperature-104°F / 40°C
Battery capacity1350mAh1700mAh
Removable batteryYesYes
Battery life90min for 4k 30fps100min at 4K30fps HDR
Charging time-70min (5V/3A)
Storage formatmicroSDmicroSD
Storage rating requiredUHS-3V30 or UHS-3
Maximun storage supported-1Tb
Rear screen size2in2.4in
Front screen size0.96inYes
Field of view170°157°
SensorCMOS1/2"
Pixels20MP48MP
ApertureF2.0F2.4
Focal length-16mm
ISO range-100-6400
Video zoom-4x
Color Depth8bit8bit
Video bite rate-170Mbps
Exposure Compensation-+/-4
360-degree videoNoNo
5.3K video-30fps
4K video30fps120fps
2.7K video60fps120fps
1440p video-60fps
1080p video120fps240fps
Slow motion at 4K-4x
Maximum slow motion8x at 720p8x at 1080p
HDR video-4k 30fps
StabilizationEISFlowstate
Horizon lock-Yes
Video formatH.264 (MP4)H.265 (HEVC)
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-aac
Audio inputAkaso external mic-
Audio bluetooth support-Bluetooth headsets
WifiYes802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth-BLE 5.2
USBType-C USBUSB-C
GPS integratedNoNo
GPS pairing-iOS Application
Android Application
Voice commandsYesYes
Gesture commands-Yes
Remote controlIncluded-