GoPro Hero 13 Black vs Akaso Brave 8 Lite
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Overview of the 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 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 13 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 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 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 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 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 13 and the Brave 8 Lite support SD cards.
GoPro Hero 13 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
Both the Hero 13 and the Brave 8 Lite offer HDR video.
GoPro Hero 13 Black
5.3K video at 60fps
5.3K 30fps
Features
Max resolution
HDR video
Akaso Brave 8 Lite
4K video at 60fps
4k 30fps
Camera and sensor technology
The Hero 13 offers a slightly higher resolution. The field of view of the Brave 8 Lite 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 Lite
20MP
166°
Feature missing
Camera settings
GoPro Hero 13 Black
100-6400
+/-2
Features
ISO range
Exposure Compensation
Akaso Brave 8 Lite
Feature missing
Feature missing
Hero 13 vs Brave 8 Lite specifications
Name | GoPro Hero 13 Black | Akaso Brave 8 Lite |
Year of release | 2024 | 2024 |
Width | 2.83in / 71.8mm | 1.38in / 35mm |
Height | 2in / 50.8mm | 2.56in / 65mm |
Depth | 1.32in / 33.6mm | 1.77in / 45mm |
Weight | 5.61oz / 159g | 4.02oz / 114g |
Waterproof | 33ft / 10m | 33ft / 10m |
Waterproof with diving case | 197ft / 60m | 131ft / 40m |
Min operating temperature | 14°F / -10°C | - |
Max operating temperature | 95°F / 35°C | - |
Battery capacity | 1900mAh | 1550mAh |
Removable battery | Yes | Yes |
Battery life | 150min at 1080p | 90min for 4k 60fps |
Charging time | 3h (5W) | - |
Storage format | microSD | microSDXC |
Storage rating required | V30 or UHS-3 | UHS-3 |
Maximun storage supported | 1Tb | - |
Rear screen size | 2.27in | 2in |
Front screen size | 1.4in | 0.96in |
Field of view | 148° | 166° |
Sensor | 1/1.9" CMOS | 1/2.3" CMOS |
Pixels | 27.6MP | 20MP |
Aperture | F2.5 | F2.8 |
Focal length | 12-39mm | - |
ISO range | 100-6400 | - |
Video zoom | 2x | 5x |
Color Depth | 10bit | 8bit |
Video bite rate | 120Mbps | - |
Exposure Compensation | +/-2 | - |
360-degree video | No | No |
5.3K video | 60fps | - |
4K video | 60fps | 60fps |
2.7K video | 120fps | - |
1080p video | 240fps | 60fps |
Slow motion at 4K | 4x | - |
Maximum slow motion | 13x at 720p | 8 |
HDR video | 5.3K 30fps | 4k 30fps |
Stabilization | HyperSmooth 6.0 | EIS 4.0 & SuperSmooth |
Horizon lock | Yes | - |
Video format | H.265 (HEVC) | H.264 (MP4) |
Live streaming | 1080p30 (HyperSmooth) or 1080p60 | - |
Webcam mode | 1080p30 | - |
Timelapse mode | Yes | Yes |
Starlapse mode | Yes | - |
Timeshift mode | Yes | Yes |
Loop recording mode | Yes | Yes |
Photo burst mode | Yes | Yes |
RAW format supported | Yes | Yes |
Microphones | 3 | - |
Stereo audio | Yes | - |
Noise reduction | Yes | Yes |
Audio format | wav | - |
Audio input | Media Mod (H9B/H10B/H11B) Pro 3.5mm Mic Adapter | Akaso external mic |
Audio bluetooth support | Airpods and Bluetooth headsets | - |
Wifi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | 5G |
Bluetooth | BLE 5.3 | - |
USB | USB-C | Type-C USB |
GPS integrated | Yes | - |
Voice commands | Yes | Yes |
Remote control | - | Included |