GoPro Hero 11 Black vs Akaso Brave 4 Pro

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Overview of the GoPro Hero 11 Black

GoPro Hero 11 Black☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★GoPro Hero 11 Black
GoPro's 2022 camera: 5.3K video, improved stabilization
The Hero 11 is a few years old now, but has the same sensor technology as the latest GoPro Hero 13 Black and is therefore still a great action camera. Although the more recent models feature many improvements, it part of the latest generation of GoPro cameras and is a very good choice for beginners or as a budget friendly option.
  • Pros
  • Mostly as capable as the latest GoPros
  • Great value for money
  • Integrated GPS
  • Cons
  • No HDR video
  • Ageing image stabilization

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 Hero 11 vs the Brave 4 Pro

Weight and size

The Brave 4 Pro is a lot more compact than the Hero 11.
GoPro Hero 11 Black
71.8mm x 50.8mm x 33.6mm / 2.83in x 2in x 1.32in
5.43oz / 154g
Features
Dimensions
Weight
Akaso Brave 4 Pro
32mm x 57mm x 24mm / 1.26in x 2.24in x 0.94in
Feature missing
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 11 offers a much larger battery capacity. Both cameras have removable batteries.
GoPro Hero 11 Black
1720mAh
Removable
150min at 1080p
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 Hero 11 and the Brave 4 Pro support SD cards.
GoPro Hero 11 Black
No built-in storage
microSD
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.
GoPro Hero 11 Black
5.3K 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 Hero 11 offers a slightly higher resolution. With 170°, the Brave 4 Pro features a much wider field of view than the Hero 11.
GoPro Hero 11 Black
27.6MP
140°
120Mbps
Features
Pixels
Field of view
Video bite rate
Akaso Brave 4 Pro
20MP
170°
Feature missing

Camera settings

GoPro Hero 11 Black
100-6400
+/-2
Features
ISO range
Exposure Compensation
Akaso Brave 4 Pro
Feature missing
Feature missing

Hero 11 vs Brave 4 Pro specifications

NameGoPro Hero 11 BlackAkaso Brave 4 Pro
Year of release20222022
Width2.83in / 71.8mm1.26in / 32mm
Height2in / 50.8mm2.24in / 57mm
Depth1.32in / 33.6mm0.94in / 24mm
Weight5.43oz / 154g-
Waterproof33ft / 10m-
Waterproof with diving case197ft / 60m131ft / 40m
Min operating temperature14°F / -10°C-
Max operating temperature95°F / 35°C-
Battery capacity1720mAh1350mAh
Removable batteryYesYes
Battery life150min at 1080p90min for 4k 30fps
Charging time3h (5W)-
Storage formatmicroSDmicroSD
Storage rating requiredV30 or UHS-3UHS-3
Maximun storage supported1Tb-
Rear screen size2.27in2in
Front screen size1.4in1.5in
Field of view140°170°
Sensor1/1.9" CMOSCMOS
Pixels27.6MP20MP
ApertureF2.5F2.0
ISO range100-6400-
Video zoom2x-
Color Depth10bit8bit
Video bite rate120Mbps-
Exposure Compensation+/-2-
360-degree videoNoNo
5.3K video60fps-
4K video60fps30fps
2.7K video120fps30fps
1080p video240fps120fps
Slow motion at 4K4x-
Maximum slow motion8x at 1080p2
StabilizationHyperSmooth 5.0EIS 2.0
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 reductionYes-
Audio formatwav-
Audio inputMedia Mod (H9B/H10B/H11B)
Pro 3.5mm Mic Adapter
Akaso external mic
Wifi802.11 a/b/g/n/acYes
BluetoothBLE 4.2-
USBUSB-CType-C USB
GPS integratedYes-
Voice commandsYes-
Remote control-Included