GoPro Max vs Akaso Brave 8

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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 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 GoPro Max vs the Brave 8

Weight and size

The two cameras are of similar size. The Brave 8 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 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 GoPro Max and Brave 8 have similar battery capacities. 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 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 GoPro Max and the Brave 8 support SD cards.
GoPro Max
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

Neither camera offers HDR video.
GoPro Max
1440p video at 60fps
HDR video unsupported
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 GoPro Max's.
GoPro Max
18MP
155°
78Mbps
Features
Pixels
Field of view
Video bite rate
Akaso Brave 8
48MP
166°
Feature missing

Camera settings

GoPro Max
100-3200
+/-4
Features
ISO range
Exposure Compensation
Akaso Brave 8
Feature missing
Feature missing

GoPro Max vs Brave 8 specifications

NameGoPro MaxAkaso Brave 8
Year of release20192023
Width2.52in / 64mm1.42in / 36mm
Height2.72in / 69mm2.48in / 63mm
Depth0.98in / 25mm1.93in / 49mm
Weight5.43oz / 154g3.99oz / 113g
Waterproof16ft / 5m33ft / 10m
Waterproof with diving case-197ft / 60m
Min operating temperature14°F / -10°C-
Max operating temperature95°F / 35°C-
Battery capacity1600mAh1550mAh
Removable batteryYesYes
Battery life85min 5.7K30fps 360°
105min at 1080p
90min for 4k 60fps
Charging time120min-
Storage formatmicroSDmicroSDXC
Storage rating requiredClass 10 or UHS-I RatingUHS-3
Maximun storage supported1TB-
Rear screen size1.69in2in
Front screen size-0.96in
Field of view155°166°
Sensor1/2.3"1/2.0" BSI CMOS
Pixels18MP48MP
ApertureF2.0F2.8
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-60fps
2.7K video-120fps
1440p video60fps-
1080p video60fps60fps
Maximum slow motion2x16x
StabilizationMax HyperSmoothEIS 4.0 & SuperSmooth
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/ac5G
BluetoothBLE 4.2-
USBType-C USBType-C USB
GPS integratedYes-
Voice commandsYesYes
Gesture commandsNo-
Remote control-Included