Akaso Brave 8 Lite vs GoPro Hero 13 Black

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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 GoPro Hero 13 Black

GoPro Hero 13 Black☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★GoPro Hero 13 Black
GoPro's latest camera featuring 5.3K video, lens mods, super slomo
The Hero 13 is GoPro's latest high end action camera. It is only an incremental improvement over the past two models (the Hero 12 and Hero 11), but it is still the best action camera you can buy for most use cases.
  • Pros
  • Great 5.3K video
  • Super slomo (13x)
  • Lens mods with automatic detection
  • Great image stabilization
  • Integrated GPS
  • Cons
  • Ageing sensor
  • No 8K support
  • Low light performance

Comparison of the Brave 8 Lite vs the Hero 13

Weight and size

The Brave 8 Lite is a slightly smaller camera. The Brave 8 Lite weighs a little less than the Hero 13.
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 13 Black
71.8mm x 50.8mm x 33.6mm / 2.83in x 2in x 1.32in
5.61oz / 159g
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 13 offers a much larger 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 13 Black
1900mAh
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 13 support SD cards.
Akaso Brave 8 Lite
No built-in storage
microSDXC
Features
Built-in storage
Storage format
GoPro Hero 13 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

Both the Brave 8 Lite and the Hero 13 offer HDR video.
Akaso Brave 8 Lite
4K video at 60fps
4k 30fps
Features
Max resolution
HDR video
GoPro Hero 13 Black
5.3K video at 60fps
5.3K 30fps

Camera and sensor technology

The Hero 13 offers a slightly higher resolution. The field of view of the Brave 8 Lite is a little better than the Hero 13's.
Akaso Brave 8 Lite
20MP
166°
Feature missing
Features
Pixels
Field of view
Video bite rate
GoPro Hero 13 Black
27.6MP
148°
120Mbps

Camera settings

Akaso Brave 8 Lite
Feature missing
Feature missing
Features
ISO range
Exposure Compensation
GoPro Hero 13 Black
100-6400
+/-2

Brave 8 Lite vs Hero 13 specifications

NameAkaso Brave 8 LiteGoPro Hero 13 Black
Year of release20242024
Width1.38in / 35mm2.83in / 71.8mm
Height2.56in / 65mm2in / 50.8mm
Depth1.77in / 45mm1.32in / 33.6mm
Weight4.02oz / 114g5.61oz / 159g
Waterproof33ft / 10m33ft / 10m
Waterproof with diving case131ft / 40m197ft / 60m
Min operating temperature-14°F / -10°C
Max operating temperature-95°F / 35°C
Battery capacity1550mAh1900mAh
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°148°
Sensor1/2.3" CMOS1/1.9" CMOS
Pixels20MP27.6MP
ApertureF2.8F2.5
Focal length-12-39mm
ISO range-100-6400
Video zoom5x2x
Color Depth8bit10bit
Video bite rate-120Mbps
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 motion813x at 720p
HDR video4k 30fps5.3K 30fps
StabilizationEIS 4.0 & SuperSmoothHyperSmooth 6.0
Horizon lock-Yes
Video formatH.264 (MP4)H.265 (HEVC)
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
Audio bluetooth support-Airpods and Bluetooth headsets
Wifi5G802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Bluetooth-BLE 5.3
USBType-C USBUSB-C
GPS integrated-Yes
Voice commandsYesYes
Remote controlIncluded-