Akaso Brave 8 vs Akaso Brave 7 LE
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Overview of the 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 7 LE
Akaso Brave 7 LE
Akaso's 2020 mid range budget action camera
The Brave 7 LE is a versatile budget action camera with a front facing screen and one of the only ones to be dust and splash proof without a case. It also offers very decent performance with 4K video and image stabilization.
- Pros
- Front screen
- Splash proof (IPX7)
- Many accessories included
- Cons
- Not waterproof without case
- Average performance
Comparison of the Brave 8 vs the Brave 7 LE
Weight and size
The Brave 7 LE is a lot more compact than the Brave 8. The Brave 8 weighs a little less than the Brave 7 LE.
Akaso Brave 8
36mm x 63mm x 49mm / 1.42in x 2.48in x 1.93in
3.99oz / 113g
Features
Dimensions
Weight
Akaso Brave 7 LE
32mm x 57mm x 24mm / 1.26in x 2.24in x 0.94in
4.48oz / 127g
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 7 LE
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 7 LE support SD cards.
Akaso Brave 8
No built-in storage
microSDXC
Features
Built-in storage
Storage format
Akaso Brave 7 LE
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 7 LE
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 7 LE both have a similar field of view.
Akaso Brave 8
48MP
166°
Feature missing
Features
Pixels
Field of view
Video bite rate
Akaso Brave 7 LE
20MP
170°
Feature missing
Camera settings
Akaso Brave 8
Feature missing
Feature missing
Features
ISO range
Exposure Compensation
Akaso Brave 7 LE
Feature missing
Feature missing
Brave 8 vs Brave 7 LE specifications
Name | Akaso Brave 8 | Akaso Brave 7 LE |
Year of release | 2023 | 2020 |
Width | 1.42in / 36mm | 1.26in / 32mm |
Height | 2.48in / 63mm | 2.24in / 57mm |
Depth | 1.93in / 49mm | 0.94in / 24mm |
Weight | 3.99oz / 113g | 4.48oz / 127g |
Waterproof | 33ft / 10m | 3ft / 1m |
Waterproof with diving case | 197ft / 60m | 131ft / 40m |
Battery capacity | 1550mAh | 1350mAh |
Removable battery | Yes | Yes |
Battery life | 90min for 4k 60fps | 90min for 4k 30fps |
Storage format | microSDXC | microSD |
Storage rating required | UHS-3 | UHS-3 |
Rear screen size | 2in | 2in |
Front screen size | 0.96in | 0.96in |
Field of view | 166° | 170° |
Sensor | 1/2.0" BSI CMOS | CMOS |
Pixels | 48MP | 20MP |
Aperture | F2.8 | F2.0 |
Color Depth | 8bit | 8bit |
360-degree video | No | No |
4K video | 60fps | 30fps |
2.7K video | 120fps | 60fps |
1080p video | 60fps | 120fps |
Maximum slow motion | 16x | 8x at 720p |
Stabilization | EIS 4.0 & SuperSmooth | EIS |
Video format | H.264 (MP4) | H.264 (MP4) |
Timelapse mode | Yes | Yes |
Timeshift mode | Yes | Yes |
Loop recording mode | Yes | Yes |
Photo burst mode | Yes | Yes |
RAW format supported | Yes | Yes |
Noise reduction | Yes | Yes |
Audio input | Akaso external mic | Akaso external mic |
Wifi | 5G | Yes |
USB | Type-C USB | Type-C USB |
GPS integrated | - | No |
Voice commands | Yes | Yes |
Remote control | Included | Included |