GoPro Max vs Akaso Brave 7 LE

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Overview of the GoPro Max

GoPro Max☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★GoPro Max
GoPro's 2019 360 camera: 5.7K video
The GoPro Max was GoPro's second attempt at a 360 camera and was released in 2019. It is still offers relatively good performance but it's age is showing in comparision with the more recent competition. It's replacement, the GoPro Max 2, is still to be released.
  • Pros
  • Good stabilization
  • Cons
  • Average image quality
  • Ageing model
  • Still excessively expensive

Overview of the Akaso Brave 7 LE

Akaso Brave 7 LE☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★Akaso Brave 7 LE
Akaso's 2020 mid range budget action camera
The Brave 7 LE is a versatile budget action camera with a front facing screen and one of the only ones to be dust and splash proof without a case. It also offers very decent performance with 4K video and image stabilization.
  • Pros
  • Front screen
  • Splash proof (IPX7)
  • Many accessories included
  • Cons
  • Not waterproof without case
  • Average performance

Comparison of the GoPro Max vs the Brave 7 LE

Weight and size

The Brave 7 LE is a lot more compact than the GoPro Max. The Brave 7 LE weighs a little less than the GoPro Max.
GoPro Max
64mm x 69mm x 25mm / 2.52in x 2.72in x 0.98in
5.43oz / 154g
Features
Dimensions
Weight
Akaso Brave 7 LE
32mm x 57mm x 24mm / 1.26in x 2.24in x 0.94in
4.48oz / 127g
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 GoPro Max offers a slightly better battery capacity. Both cameras have removable batteries.
GoPro Max
1600mAh
Removable
85min 5.7K30fps 360° and 105min at 1080p
Features
Battery capacity
Removable battery
Battery life
Akaso Brave 7 LE
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 GoPro Max and the Brave 7 LE support SD cards.
GoPro Max
No built-in storage
microSD
Features
Built-in storage
Storage format
Akaso Brave 7 LE
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 Max
1440p video at 60fps
HDR video unsupported
Features
Max resolution
HDR video
Akaso Brave 7 LE
4K video at 30fps
HDR video unsupported

Camera and sensor technology

The GoPro Max and the Brave 7 LE both feature a similar resolution. The field of view of the Brave 7 LE is a little better than the GoPro Max's.
GoPro Max
18MP
155°
78Mbps
Features
Pixels
Field of view
Video bite rate
Akaso Brave 7 LE
20MP
170°
Feature missing

Camera settings

GoPro Max
100-3200
+/-4
Features
ISO range
Exposure Compensation
Akaso Brave 7 LE
Feature missing
Feature missing

GoPro Max vs Brave 7 LE specifications

NameGoPro MaxAkaso Brave 7 LE
Year of release20192020
Width2.52in / 64mm1.26in / 32mm
Height2.72in / 69mm2.24in / 57mm
Depth0.98in / 25mm0.94in / 24mm
Weight5.43oz / 154g4.48oz / 127g
Waterproof16ft / 5m3ft / 1m
Waterproof with diving case-131ft / 40m
Min operating temperature14°F / -10°C-
Max operating temperature95°F / 35°C-
Battery capacity1600mAh1350mAh
Removable batteryYesYes
Battery life85min 5.7K30fps 360°
105min at 1080p
90min for 4k 30fps
Charging time120min-
Storage formatmicroSDmicroSD
Storage rating requiredClass 10 or UHS-I RatingUHS-3
Maximun storage supported1TB-
Rear screen size1.69in2in
Front screen size-0.96in
Field of view155°170°
Sensor1/2.3"CMOS
Pixels18MP20MP
ApertureF2.0F2.0
Focal length13-27mm-
ISO range100-3200-
Color Depth8bit8bit
Video bite rate78Mbps-
Exposure Compensation+/-4-
360-degree videoYesNo
5.7K 360 video30fps-
360 video formatGoPro 360 file-
4K video-30fps
2.7K video-60fps
1440p video60fps-
1080p video60fps120fps
Maximum slow motion2x8x at 720p
StabilizationMax HyperSmoothEIS
Horizon lockYes-
Video formatH.264 (AVC)
H.265 (HEVC)
H.264 (MP4)
Live streaming1080p30-
Timelapse modeYesYes
Timeshift modeYesYes
Loop recording modeYesYes
Subject trackingNo-
Photo burst modeNoYes
RAW format supportedYesYes
Microphones6-
Stereo audioYes-
Noise reductionYesYes
Audio formatwav-
Audio input-Akaso external mic
Wifi802.11 a/b/g/n/acYes
BluetoothBLE 4.2-
USBType-C USBType-C USB
GPS integratedYesNo
Voice commandsYesYes
Gesture commandsNo-
Remote control-Included