Akaso Brave 8 vs Akaso Brave 4 Pro

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Overview of the Akaso Brave 8

Akaso Brave 8☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★Akaso Brave 8
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

Overview of the Akaso Brave 4 Pro

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 vs the Brave 4 Pro

Weight and size

The Brave 4 Pro is a lot more compact than the Brave 8.
Akaso Brave 8
36mm x 63mm x 49mm / 1.42in x 2.48in x 1.93in
3.99oz / 113g
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 offers a slightly better battery capacity. Both cameras have removable batteries.
Akaso Brave 8
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 and the Brave 4 Pro support SD cards.
Akaso Brave 8
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

Neither camera offers HDR video.
Akaso Brave 8
4K video at 60fps
HDR video unsupported
Features
Max resolution
HDR video
Akaso Brave 4 Pro
4K video at 30fps
HDR video unsupported

Camera and sensor technology

The Brave 8 features a much higher resolution. The Brave 8 and the Brave 4 Pro both have a similar field of view.
Akaso Brave 8
48MP
166°
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Features
Pixels
Field of view
Video bite rate
Akaso Brave 4 Pro
20MP
170°
Feature missing

Camera settings

Akaso Brave 8
Feature missing
Feature missing
Features
ISO range
Exposure Compensation
Akaso Brave 4 Pro
Feature missing
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Brave 8 vs Brave 4 Pro specifications

NameAkaso Brave 8Akaso Brave 4 Pro
Year of release20232022
Width1.42in / 36mm1.26in / 32mm
Height2.48in / 63mm2.24in / 57mm
Depth1.93in / 49mm0.94in / 24mm
Weight3.99oz / 113g-
Waterproof33ft / 10m-
Waterproof with diving case197ft / 60m131ft / 40m
Battery capacity1550mAh1350mAh
Removable batteryYesYes
Battery life90min for 4k 60fps90min for 4k 30fps
Storage formatmicroSDXCmicroSD
Storage rating requiredUHS-3UHS-3
Rear screen size2in2in
Front screen size0.96in1.5in
Field of view166°170°
Sensor1/2.0" BSI CMOSCMOS
Pixels48MP20MP
ApertureF2.8F2.0
Color Depth8bit8bit
360-degree videoNoNo
4K video60fps30fps
2.7K video120fps30fps
1080p video60fps120fps
Maximum slow motion16x2
StabilizationEIS 4.0 & SuperSmoothEIS 2.0
Video formatH.264 (MP4)H.264 (MP4)
Timelapse modeYesYes
Timeshift modeYesYes
Loop recording modeYesYes
Photo burst modeYesYes
RAW format supportedYesYes
Noise reductionYes-
Audio inputAkaso external micAkaso external mic
Wifi5GYes
USBType-C USBType-C USB
Voice commandsYes-
Remote controlIncludedIncluded