GoPro Hero 13 Black vs Akaso Brave 8

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Overview of the GoPro Hero 13 Black

GoPro Hero 13 Black☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★GoPro Hero 13 Black
GoPro's latest camera featuring 5.3K video, lens mods, super slomo
The Hero 13 is GoPro's latest high end action camera. It is only an incremental improvement over the past two models (the Hero 12 and Hero 11), but it is still the best action camera you can buy for most use cases.
  • Pros
  • Great 5.3K video
  • Super slomo (13x)
  • Lens mods with automatic detection
  • Great image stabilization
  • Integrated GPS
  • Cons
  • Ageing sensor
  • No 8K support
  • Low light performance

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 Hero 13 vs the Brave 8

Weight and size

The Brave 8 is a slightly smaller camera. The Brave 8 weighs a little less than the Hero 13.
GoPro Hero 13 Black
71.8mm x 50.8mm x 33.6mm / 2.83in x 2in x 1.32in
5.61oz / 159g
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 Hero 13 offers a much larger battery capacity. Both cameras have removable batteries.
GoPro Hero 13 Black
1900mAh
Removable
150min at 1080p
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 Hero 13 and the Brave 8 support SD cards.
GoPro Hero 13 Black
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

Only the Hero 13 offers HDR video.
GoPro Hero 13 Black
5.3K video at 60fps
5.3K 30fps
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 field of view of the Brave 8 is a little better than the Hero 13's.
GoPro Hero 13 Black
27.6MP
148°
120Mbps
Features
Pixels
Field of view
Video bite rate
Akaso Brave 8
48MP
166°
Feature missing

Camera settings

GoPro Hero 13 Black
100-6400
+/-2
Features
ISO range
Exposure Compensation
Akaso Brave 8
Feature missing
Feature missing

Hero 13 vs Brave 8 specifications

NameGoPro Hero 13 BlackAkaso Brave 8
Year of release20242023
Width2.83in / 71.8mm1.42in / 36mm
Height2in / 50.8mm2.48in / 63mm
Depth1.32in / 33.6mm1.93in / 49mm
Weight5.61oz / 159g3.99oz / 113g
Waterproof33ft / 10m33ft / 10m
Waterproof with diving case197ft / 60m197ft / 60m
Min operating temperature14°F / -10°C-
Max operating temperature95°F / 35°C-
Battery capacity1900mAh1550mAh
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 view148°166°
Sensor1/1.9" CMOS1/2.0" BSI CMOS
Pixels27.6MP48MP
ApertureF2.5F2.8
Focal length12-39mm-
ISO range100-6400-
Video zoom2x-
Color Depth10bit8bit
Video bite rate120Mbps-
Exposure Compensation+/-2-
360-degree videoNoNo
5.3K video60fps-
4K video60fps60fps
2.7K video120fps120fps
1080p video240fps60fps
Slow motion at 4K4x-
Maximum slow motion13x at 720p16x
HDR video5.3K 30fps-
StabilizationHyperSmooth 6.0EIS 4.0 & SuperSmooth
Horizon lockYes-
Video formatH.265 (HEVC)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
Audio bluetooth supportAirpods and Bluetooth headsets-
Wifi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax5G
BluetoothBLE 5.3-
USBUSB-CType-C USB
GPS integratedYes-
Voice commandsYesYes
Remote control-Included