GoPro Hero 10 Black vs Akaso Brave 8 Lite

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Overview of the GoPro Hero 10 Black

GoPro Hero 10 Black☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★GoPro Hero 10 Black
GoPro's 2021 action camera: premium features at a budget pricepoint
The Hero 10 is now several generations old, but still holds up as an incredibly capable action camera. It features older sensor technology than the Hero 11 and above, but the overall quality means it is amazing value for money.
  • Pros
  • A premium product at a budget price
  • Integrated GPS
  • Good battery life
  • Cons
  • Ageing sensor technology
  • Older generation stabilization

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

Comparison of the Hero 10 vs the Brave 8 Lite

Weight and size

The Brave 8 Lite is a slightly smaller camera. The Brave 8 Lite weighs a little less than the Hero 10.
GoPro Hero 10 Black
71.8mm x 50.8mm x 33.6mm / 2.83in x 2in x 1.32in
5.43oz / 154g
Features
Dimensions
Weight
Akaso Brave 8 Lite
35mm x 65mm x 45mm / 1.38in x 2.56in x 1.77in
4.02oz / 114g
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 10 offers a slightly better battery capacity. Both cameras have removable batteries.
GoPro Hero 10 Black
1720mAh
Removable
150min at 1080p
Features
Battery capacity
Removable battery
Battery life
Akaso Brave 8 Lite
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 Hero 10 and the Brave 8 Lite support SD cards.
GoPro Hero 10 Black
No built-in storage
microSD
Features
Built-in storage
Storage format
Akaso Brave 8 Lite
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

Only the Brave 8 Lite offers HDR video.
GoPro Hero 10 Black
5.3K video at 60fps
HDR video unsupported
Features
Max resolution
HDR video
Akaso Brave 8 Lite
4K video at 60fps
4k 30fps

Camera and sensor technology

The Hero 10 offers a slightly higher resolution. With 166°, the Brave 8 Lite features a much wider field of view than the Hero 10.
GoPro Hero 10 Black
23MP
140°
100Mbps
Features
Pixels
Field of view
Video bite rate
Akaso Brave 8 Lite
20MP
166°
Feature missing

Camera settings

GoPro Hero 10 Black
100-6400
+/-2
Features
ISO range
Exposure Compensation
Akaso Brave 8 Lite
Feature missing
Feature missing

Hero 10 vs Brave 8 Lite specifications

NameGoPro Hero 10 BlackAkaso Brave 8 Lite
Year of release20212024
Width2.83in / 71.8mm1.38in / 35mm
Height2in / 50.8mm2.56in / 65mm
Depth1.32in / 33.6mm1.77in / 45mm
Weight5.43oz / 154g4.02oz / 114g
Waterproof33ft / 10m33ft / 10m
Waterproof with diving case197ft / 60m131ft / 40m
Min operating temperature14°F / -10°C-
Max operating temperature95°F / 35°C-
Battery capacity1720mAh1550mAh
Removable batteryYesYes
Battery life150min at 1080p90min for 4k 60fps
Charging time3h (5W)-
Storage formatmicroSDmicroSDXC
Storage rating requiredV30 or UHS-3UHS-3
Maximun storage supported1Tb-
Rear screen size2.27in2in
Front screen size1.4in0.96in
Field of view140°166°
Sensor1/1.9" CMOS1/2.3" CMOS
Pixels23MP20MP
ApertureF2.5F2.8
ISO range100-6400-
Video zoom2x5x
Color Depth10bit8bit
Video bite rate100Mbps-
Exposure Compensation+/-2-
360-degree videoNoNo
5.3K video60fps-
4K video60fps60fps
2.7K video120fps-
1080p video240fps60fps
Slow motion at 4K4x-
Maximum slow motion8x at 1080p8
HDR video-4k 30fps
StabilizationHyperSmooth 4.0EIS 4.0 & SuperSmooth
Horizon lockYes-
Video formatH.264 (MP4)H.264 (MP4)
Live streaming1080p30 (HyperSmooth) or 1080p60-
Webcam mode1080p30-
Timelapse modeYesYes
Starlapse modeYes-
Timeshift modeYesYes
Loop recording modeYesYes
Photo burst modeYesYes
RAW format supportedYesYes
Microphones3-
Stereo audioYes-
Noise reductionYesYes
Audio formatwav-
Audio inputMedia Mod (H9B/H10B/H11B)
Pro 3.5mm Mic Adapter
Akaso external mic
Wifi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac5G
BluetoothBLE 4.2-
USBUSB-CType-C USB
GPS integratedYes-
Voice commandsYesYes
Remote control-Included