Akaso Brave 8 Lite vs Akaso Brave 4 Pro
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Overview of the 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
Overview of the 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
Comparison of the Brave 8 Lite vs the Brave 4 Pro
Weight and size
The Brave 4 Pro is a lot more compact than the Brave 8 Lite.
Akaso Brave 8 Lite
35mm x 65mm x 45mm / 1.38in x 2.56in x 1.77in
4.02oz / 114g
Features
Dimensions
Weight
Akaso Brave 4 Pro
32mm x 57mm x 24mm / 1.26in x 2.24in x 0.94in
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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 8 Lite
1550mAh
Removable
90min for 4k 60fps
Features
Battery capacity
Removable battery
Battery life
Akaso Brave 4 Pro
1350mAh
Removable
90min for 4k 30fps
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 8 Lite and the Brave 4 Pro support SD cards.
Akaso Brave 8 Lite
No built-in storage
microSDXC
Features
Built-in storage
Storage format
Akaso Brave 4 Pro
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 Brave 8 Lite offers HDR video.
Akaso Brave 8 Lite
4K video at 60fps
4k 30fps
Features
Max resolution
HDR video
Akaso Brave 4 Pro
4K video at 30fps
HDR video unsupported
Camera and sensor technology
The Brave 8 Lite and the Brave 4 Pro both feature 20MP. The Brave 8 Lite and the Brave 4 Pro both have a similar field of view.
Akaso Brave 8 Lite
20MP
166°
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Features
Pixels
Field of view
Video bite rate
Akaso Brave 4 Pro
20MP
170°
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Camera settings
Akaso Brave 8 Lite
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Features
ISO range
Exposure Compensation
Akaso Brave 4 Pro
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Brave 8 Lite vs Brave 4 Pro specifications
Name | Akaso Brave 8 Lite | Akaso Brave 4 Pro |
Year of release | 2024 | 2022 |
Width | 1.38in / 35mm | 1.26in / 32mm |
Height | 2.56in / 65mm | 2.24in / 57mm |
Depth | 1.77in / 45mm | 0.94in / 24mm |
Weight | 4.02oz / 114g | - |
Waterproof | 33ft / 10m | - |
Waterproof with diving case | 131ft / 40m | 131ft / 40m |
Battery capacity | 1550mAh | 1350mAh |
Removable battery | Yes | Yes |
Battery life | 90min for 4k 60fps | 90min for 4k 30fps |
Storage format | microSDXC | microSD |
Storage rating required | UHS-3 | UHS-3 |
Rear screen size | 2in | 2in |
Front screen size | 0.96in | 1.5in |
Field of view | 166° | 170° |
Sensor | 1/2.3" CMOS | CMOS |
Pixels | 20MP | 20MP |
Aperture | F2.8 | F2.0 |
Video zoom | 5x | - |
Color Depth | 8bit | 8bit |
360-degree video | No | No |
4K video | 60fps | 30fps |
2.7K video | - | 30fps |
1080p video | 60fps | 120fps |
Maximum slow motion | 8 | 2 |
HDR video | 4k 30fps | - |
Stabilization | EIS 4.0 & SuperSmooth | EIS 2.0 |
Video format | H.264 (MP4) | H.264 (MP4) |
Timelapse mode | Yes | Yes |
Timeshift mode | Yes | Yes |
Loop recording mode | Yes | Yes |
Photo burst mode | Yes | Yes |
RAW format supported | Yes | Yes |
Noise reduction | Yes | - |
Audio input | Akaso external mic | Akaso external mic |
Wifi | 5G | Yes |
USB | Type-C USB | Type-C USB |
Voice commands | Yes | - |
Remote control | Included | Included |