Akaso EK7000 Pro vs Akaso Brave 8

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Overview of the Akaso EK7000 Pro

Akaso EK7000 Pro☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★Akaso EK7000 Pro
Akaso's 2022 ultra low budget action camera
The EK7000 Pro is one of the cheapest action cameras you can buy. It is just as capable as the newer Akaso Brave 4 Pro but without a front facing screen, so if you don't need one and are looking for an extra cheap action camera, this is the one for you.
  • Pros
  • Great value for money
  • Lots of accessories included
  • Cons
  • Poor low light footage
  • Short battery life
  • Not waterproof without case

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

Comparison of the EK7000 Pro vs the Brave 8

Weight and size

The EK7000 Pro is a slightly smaller camera. The EK7000 Pro is a lot lighter than the Brave 8.
Akaso EK7000 Pro
40mm x 60mm x 33mm / 1.57in x 2.36in x 1.3in
2.12oz / 60g
Features
Dimensions
Weight
Akaso Brave 8
36mm x 63mm x 49mm / 1.42in x 2.48in x 1.93in
3.99oz / 113g
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 EK7000 Pro
1350mAh
Removable
140min for 4K30fps
Features
Battery capacity
Removable battery
Battery life
Akaso Brave 8
1550mAh
Removable
90min for 4k 60fps
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 EK7000 Pro and the Brave 8 support SD cards.
Akaso EK7000 Pro
No built-in storage
microSD
Features
Built-in storage
Storage format
Akaso Brave 8
No built-in storage
microSDXC
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 EK7000 Pro
4K video at 30fps
HDR video unsupported
Features
Max resolution
HDR video
Akaso Brave 8
4K video at 60fps
HDR video unsupported

Camera and sensor technology

The Brave 8 features a much higher resolution. The EK7000 Pro and the Brave 8 both have a similar field of view.
Akaso EK7000 Pro
20MP
170°
Feature missing
Features
Pixels
Field of view
Video bite rate
Akaso Brave 8
48MP
166°
Feature missing

Camera settings

Akaso EK7000 Pro
Feature missing
Feature missing
Features
ISO range
Exposure Compensation
Akaso Brave 8
Feature missing
Feature missing

EK7000 Pro vs Brave 8 specifications

NameAkaso EK7000 ProAkaso Brave 8
Year of release20222023
Width1.57in / 40mm1.42in / 36mm
Height2.36in / 60mm2.48in / 63mm
Depth1.3in / 33mm1.93in / 49mm
Weight2.12oz / 60g3.99oz / 113g
Waterproof-33ft / 10m
Waterproof with diving case131ft / 40m197ft / 60m
Battery capacity1350mAh1550mAh
Removable batteryYesYes
Battery life140min for 4K30fps90min for 4k 60fps
Storage formatmicroSDmicroSDXC
Storage rating requiredUHS-3UHS-3
Rear screen size2in2in
Front screen size-0.96in
Field of view170°166°
SensorCMOS1/2.0" BSI CMOS
Pixels20MP48MP
ApertureF2.0F2.8
Color Depth8bit8bit
360-degree videoNoNo
4K video30fps60fps
2.7K video-120fps
1080p video60fps60fps
Maximum slow motion-16x
StabilizationEISEIS 4.0 & SuperSmooth
Video formatH.264 (MP4)H.264 (MP4)
Timelapse modeYesYes
Timeshift modeYesYes
Loop recording modeYesYes
Photo burst modeYesYes
RAW format supportedYesYes
Noise reduction-Yes
Audio inputAkaso external micAkaso external mic
WifiYes5G
USBType-C USBType-C USB
Voice commands-Yes
Remote controlIncludedIncluded