Akaso Brave 8 Lite vs GoPro Hero 10 Black

VS

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 GoPro Hero 10 Black

GoPro Hero 10 Black☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★GoPro Hero 10 Black
GoPro's 2021 action camera: premium features at a budget pricepoint
The Hero 10 is now several generations old, but still holds up as an incredibly capable action camera. It features older sensor technology than the Hero 11 and above, but the overall quality means it is amazing value for money.
  • Pros
  • A premium product at a budget price
  • Integrated GPS
  • Good battery life
  • Cons
  • Ageing sensor technology
  • Older generation stabilization

Comparison of the Brave 8 Lite vs the Hero 10

Weight and size

The Brave 8 Lite is a slightly smaller camera. The Brave 8 Lite weighs a little less than the Hero 10.
Akaso Brave 8 Lite
35mm x 65mm x 45mm / 1.38in x 2.56in x 1.77in
4.02oz / 114g
Features
Dimensions
Weight
GoPro Hero 10 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 10 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
GoPro Hero 10 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 8 Lite and the Hero 10 support SD cards.
Akaso Brave 8 Lite
No built-in storage
microSDXC
Features
Built-in storage
Storage format
GoPro Hero 10 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

Only the Brave 8 Lite offers HDR video.
Akaso Brave 8 Lite
4K video at 60fps
4k 30fps
Features
Max resolution
HDR video
GoPro Hero 10 Black
5.3K video at 60fps
HDR video unsupported

Camera and sensor technology

The Hero 10 offers a slightly higher resolution. With 166°, the Brave 8 Lite features a much wider field of view than the Hero 10.
Akaso Brave 8 Lite
20MP
166°
Feature missing
Features
Pixels
Field of view
Video bite rate
GoPro Hero 10 Black
23MP
140°
100Mbps

Camera settings

Akaso Brave 8 Lite
Feature missing
Feature missing
Features
ISO range
Exposure Compensation
GoPro Hero 10 Black
100-6400
+/-2

Brave 8 Lite vs Hero 10 specifications

NameAkaso Brave 8 LiteGoPro Hero 10 Black
Year of release20242021
Width1.38in / 35mm2.83in / 71.8mm
Height2.56in / 65mm2in / 50.8mm
Depth1.77in / 45mm1.32in / 33.6mm
Weight4.02oz / 114g5.43oz / 154g
Waterproof33ft / 10m33ft / 10m
Waterproof with diving case131ft / 40m197ft / 60m
Min operating temperature-14°F / -10°C
Max operating temperature-95°F / 35°C
Battery capacity1550mAh1720mAh
Removable batteryYesYes
Battery life90min for 4k 60fps150min at 1080p
Charging time-3h (5W)
Storage formatmicroSDXCmicroSD
Storage rating requiredUHS-3V30 or UHS-3
Maximun storage supported-1Tb
Rear screen size2in2.27in
Front screen size0.96in1.4in
Field of view166°140°
Sensor1/2.3" CMOS1/1.9" CMOS
Pixels20MP23MP
ApertureF2.8F2.5
ISO range-100-6400
Video zoom5x2x
Color Depth8bit10bit
Video bite rate-100Mbps
Exposure Compensation-+/-2
360-degree videoNoNo
5.3K video-60fps
4K video60fps60fps
2.7K video-120fps
1080p video60fps240fps
Slow motion at 4K-4x
Maximum slow motion88x at 1080p
HDR video4k 30fps-
StabilizationEIS 4.0 & SuperSmoothHyperSmooth 4.0
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
Wifi5G802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth-BLE 4.2
USBType-C USBUSB-C
GPS integrated-Yes
Voice commandsYesYes
Remote controlIncluded-