Akaso Brave 8 Lite vs Akaso Brave 8

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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

Overview of the Akaso Brave 8

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Akaso's most capable action camera
The Brave 8 is currently Akaso's most high end action camera but has started to age and remains at a price range where better options make more sense. Nevertheless, it offers a relatively rugged build and a removeable lens cover, decent performance overall and lots of accessories are included.
  • Pros
  • 48M Pixels
  • Waterproof
  • Many accessories included
  • Cons
  • Better options at same price

Comparison of the Brave 8 Lite vs the Brave 8

Weight and size

The Brave 8 Lite is a slightly smaller camera. Both the Brave 8 Lite and the Brave 8 have similar weights.
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 8
36mm x 63mm x 49mm / 1.42in x 2.48in x 1.93in
3.99oz / 113g
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

Both cameras have the same 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 8
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 8 Lite and the Brave 8 support SD cards.
Akaso Brave 8 Lite
No built-in storage
microSDXC
Features
Built-in storage
Storage format
Akaso Brave 8
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 8 Lite
4K video at 60fps
4k 30fps
Features
Max resolution
HDR video
Akaso Brave 8
4K video at 60fps
HDR video unsupported

Camera and sensor technology

The Brave 8 features a much higher resolution. Both feature a 166° field of view.
Akaso Brave 8 Lite
20MP
166°
Feature missing
Features
Pixels
Field of view
Video bite rate
Akaso Brave 8
48MP
166°
Feature missing

Camera settings

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

Brave 8 Lite vs Brave 8 specifications

NameAkaso Brave 8 LiteAkaso Brave 8
Year of release20242023
Width1.38in / 35mm1.42in / 36mm
Height2.56in / 65mm2.48in / 63mm
Depth1.77in / 45mm1.93in / 49mm
Weight4.02oz / 114g3.99oz / 113g
Waterproof33ft / 10m33ft / 10m
Waterproof with diving case131ft / 40m197ft / 60m
Battery capacity1550mAh1550mAh
Removable batteryYesYes
Battery life90min for 4k 60fps90min for 4k 60fps
Storage formatmicroSDXCmicroSDXC
Storage rating requiredUHS-3UHS-3
Rear screen size2in2in
Front screen size0.96in0.96in
Field of view166°166°
Sensor1/2.3" CMOS1/2.0" BSI CMOS
Pixels20MP48MP
ApertureF2.8F2.8
Video zoom5x-
Color Depth8bit8bit
360-degree videoNoNo
4K video60fps60fps
2.7K video-120fps
1080p video60fps60fps
Maximum slow motion816x
HDR video4k 30fps-
StabilizationEIS 4.0 & SuperSmoothEIS 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
Wifi5G5G
USBType-C USBType-C USB
Voice commandsYesYes
Remote controlIncludedIncluded