Insta360 Ace Pro vs Akaso Brave 4 Pro

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Overview of the Insta360 Ace Pro

Insta360 Ace Pro☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★Insta360 Ace Pro
Insta360's 2023 action camera: 8K video and a flipscreen
The Ace Pro is Insta360's 2023 action camera model and features 8K video in a rugged package that is waterproof and freeze-proof (-4°F / -20°C. It's successor, the Insta360 Ace Pro 2, mostly an incremental improvement, so the Ace Pro is an amazing pick now that the price has dropped.
  • Pros
  • 8K video
  • Flip screen
  • Great image stabilization
  • Weather proof
  • Cons
  • Heavy
  • Average audio

Overview of the Akaso Brave 4 Pro

Akaso Brave 4 Pro☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★Akaso Brave 4 Pro
Akaso's 2022 entry level budget action camera
The Brave 4 is Akaso's most recent extra cheap action camera. It is a successor to the Akaso EK7000 Pro and it's main new feature is the front facing screen. Although performance is average, it is a great pick for beginners or a tight budget.
  • Pros
  • Dual screen
  • Great value for money
  • Lots of accessories included
  • Cons
  • Poor low light footage
  • Short battery life
  • Average audio
  • Not waterproof without case

Comparison of the Ace Pro vs the Brave 4 Pro

Weight and size

The Brave 4 Pro is a lot more compact than the Ace Pro.
Insta360 Ace Pro
71.9mm x 52.15mm x 38.5mm / 2.83in x 2.05in x 1.52in
6.34oz / 179.8g
Features
Dimensions
Weight
Akaso Brave 4 Pro
32mm x 57mm x 24mm / 1.26in x 2.24in x 0.94in
Feature missing
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 Ace Pro offers a much larger battery capacity. Both cameras have removable batteries.
Insta360 Ace Pro
1650mAh
Removable
100min at 4K30fps HDR
Features
Battery capacity
Removable battery
Battery life
Akaso Brave 4 Pro
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 Ace Pro and the Brave 4 Pro support SD cards.
Insta360 Ace Pro
No built-in storage
microSD
Features
Built-in storage
Storage format
Akaso Brave 4 Pro
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

Only the Ace Pro offers HDR video.
Insta360 Ace Pro
8K video at 24fps
4k 30fps
Features
Max resolution
HDR video
Akaso Brave 4 Pro
4K video at 30fps
HDR video unsupported

Camera and sensor technology

The Ace Pro features a much higher resolution. The field of view of the Brave 4 Pro is a little better than the Ace Pro's.
Insta360 Ace Pro
48MP
151°
170Mbps
Features
Pixels
Field of view
Video bite rate
Akaso Brave 4 Pro
20MP
170°
Feature missing

Camera settings

Insta360 Ace Pro
100-6400
+/-4
Features
ISO range
Exposure Compensation
Akaso Brave 4 Pro
Feature missing
Feature missing

Ace Pro vs Brave 4 Pro specifications

NameInsta360 Ace ProAkaso Brave 4 Pro
Year of release20232022
Width2.83in / 71.9mm1.26in / 32mm
Height2.05in / 52.15mm2.24in / 57mm
Depth1.52in / 38.5mm0.94in / 24mm
Weight6.34oz / 179.8g-
Waterproof33ft / 10m-
Waterproof with diving case197ft / 60m131ft / 40m
Min operating temperature-4°F / -20°C-
Max operating temperature104°F / 40°C-
Battery capacity1650mAh1350mAh
Removable batteryYesYes
Battery life100min at 4K30fps HDR90min for 4k 30fps
Charging time46min (30W)
63min (5V/3A)
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Storage formatmicroSDmicroSD
Storage rating requiredV30 or UHS-3UHS-3
Maximun storage supported1Tb-
Rear screen size2.4in2in
Front screen sizeYes1.5in
Field of view151°170°
Sensor1/1.3"CMOS
Pixels48MP20MP
ApertureF2.6F2.0
Focal length16mm-
ISO range100-6400-
Video zoom4x-
Color Depth8bit8bit
Video bite rate170Mbps-
Exposure Compensation+/-4-
360-degree videoNoNo
8K video24fps-
4K video120fps30fps
2.7K video120fps30fps
1440p video60fps-
1080p video240fps120fps
Slow motion at 4K4x-
Maximum slow motion8x at 1080p2
HDR video4k 30fps-
StabilizationFlowstateEIS 2.0
Horizon lockYes-
Video formatH.265 (HEVC)H.264 (MP4)
Timelapse modeYesYes
Starlapse modeYes-
Timeshift modeYesYes
Loop recording modeYesYes
Photo burst modeYesYes
RAW format supportedYesYes
Microphones3-
Stereo audioYes-
Noise reductionYes-
Audio formataac-
Audio input-Akaso external mic
Audio bluetooth supportBluetooth headsets-
Wifi802.11 a/b/g/n/acYes
BluetoothBLE 5.2-
USBUSB-CType-C USB
GPS integratedNo-
GPS pairingiOS Application
Android Application
-
Voice commandsYes-
Gesture commandsYes-
Remote control-Included