GoPro Max 2 vs Akaso Brave 8 Lite
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Overview of the GoPro Max 2
GoPro Max 2
GoPro's upcoming 360 camera: to be released in 2025
The Max 2 will be the successor to the GoPro Max and is rumoured to be released in 2025. It will be GoPro's third attempt at a 360 camera and it will have to deliver impressive performance to compete with the current 360 camera leader, the Insta360 X4.
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 Max 2 vs the Brave 8 Lite
Weight and size
GoPro Max 2
Feature missing
Feature missing
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 Brave 8 Lite has a removable battery whereas the Max 2's battery is not removable
GoPro Max 2
Feature missing
Non removable
Feature missing
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. Only the Brave 8 Lite supports SD cards, the Max 2 is therefore limited to it's built-in storage.
GoPro Max 2
No built-in storage
Storage not extendable
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 Max 2
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