Akaso Brave 8 Lite vs GoPro Max

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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 Max

GoPro Max☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★GoPro Max
GoPro's 2019 360 camera: 5.7K video
The GoPro Max was GoPro's second attempt at a 360 camera and was released in 2019. It is still offers relatively good performance but it's age is showing in comparision with the more recent competition. It's replacement, the GoPro Max 2, is still to be released.
  • Pros
  • Good stabilization
  • Cons
  • Average image quality
  • Ageing model
  • Still excessively expensive

Comparison of the Brave 8 Lite vs the GoPro Max

Weight and size

The Brave 8 Lite is a slightly smaller camera. The Brave 8 Lite weighs a little less than the GoPro Max.
Akaso Brave 8 Lite
35mm x 65mm x 45mm / 1.38in x 2.56in x 1.77in
4.02oz / 114g
Features
Dimensions
Weight
GoPro Max
64mm x 69mm x 25mm / 2.52in x 2.72in x 0.98in
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 Brave 8 Lite and GoPro Max have similar battery capacities. Both cameras have removable batteries.
Akaso Brave 8 Lite
1550mAh
Removable
90min for 4k 60fps
Features
Battery capacity
Removable battery
Battery life
GoPro Max
1600mAh
Removable
85min 5.7K30fps 360° and 105min 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 GoPro Max support SD cards.
Akaso Brave 8 Lite
No built-in storage
microSDXC
Features
Built-in storage
Storage format
GoPro Max
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 Max
1440p video at 60fps
HDR video unsupported

Camera and sensor technology

The Brave 8 Lite and the GoPro Max both feature a similar resolution. The field of view of the Brave 8 Lite is a little better than the GoPro Max's.
Akaso Brave 8 Lite
20MP
166°
Feature missing
Features
Pixels
Field of view
Video bite rate
GoPro Max
18MP
155°
78Mbps

Camera settings

Akaso Brave 8 Lite
Feature missing
Feature missing
Features
ISO range
Exposure Compensation
GoPro Max
100-3200
+/-4

Brave 8 Lite vs GoPro Max specifications

NameAkaso Brave 8 LiteGoPro Max
Year of release20242019
Width1.38in / 35mm2.52in / 64mm
Height2.56in / 65mm2.72in / 69mm
Depth1.77in / 45mm0.98in / 25mm
Weight4.02oz / 114g5.43oz / 154g
Waterproof33ft / 10m16ft / 5m
Waterproof with diving case131ft / 40m-
Min operating temperature-14°F / -10°C
Max operating temperature-95°F / 35°C
Battery capacity1550mAh1600mAh
Removable batteryYesYes
Battery life90min for 4k 60fps85min 5.7K30fps 360°
105min at 1080p
Charging time-120min
Storage formatmicroSDXCmicroSD
Storage rating requiredUHS-3Class 10 or UHS-I Rating
Maximun storage supported-1TB
Rear screen size2in1.69in
Front screen size0.96in-
Field of view166°155°
Sensor1/2.3" CMOS1/2.3"
Pixels20MP18MP
ApertureF2.8F2.0
Focal length-13-27mm
ISO range-100-3200
Video zoom5x-
Color Depth8bit8bit
Video bite rate-78Mbps
Exposure Compensation-+/-4
360-degree videoNoYes
5.7K 360 video-30fps
360 video format-GoPro 360 file
4K video60fps-
1440p video-60fps
1080p video60fps60fps
Maximum slow motion82x
HDR video4k 30fps-
StabilizationEIS 4.0 & SuperSmoothMax HyperSmooth
Horizon lock-Yes
Video formatH.264 (MP4)H.264 (AVC)
H.265 (HEVC)
Live streaming-1080p30
Timelapse modeYesYes
Timeshift modeYesYes
Loop recording modeYesYes
Subject tracking-No
Photo burst modeYesNo
RAW format supportedYesYes
Microphones-6
Stereo audio-Yes
Noise reductionYesYes
Audio format-wav
Audio inputAkaso external mic-
Wifi5G802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth-BLE 4.2
USBType-C USBType-C USB
GPS integrated-Yes
Voice commandsYesYes
Gesture commands-No
Remote controlIncluded-