Insta360 Ace Pro vs Akaso Brave 8

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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 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 Ace Pro vs the Brave 8

Weight and size

The Brave 8 is a slightly smaller camera. The Brave 8 is a lot lighter 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 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 Ace Pro offers a slightly better 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 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 Ace Pro and the Brave 8 support SD cards.
Insta360 Ace Pro
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

Only the Ace Pro offers HDR video.
Insta360 Ace Pro
8K video at 24fps
4k 30fps
Features
Max resolution
HDR video
Akaso Brave 8
4K video at 60fps
HDR video unsupported

Camera and sensor technology

The Ace Pro and the Brave 8 both feature 48MP. The field of view of the Brave 8 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 8
48MP
166°
Feature missing

Camera settings

Insta360 Ace Pro
100-6400
+/-4
Features
ISO range
Exposure Compensation
Akaso Brave 8
Feature missing
Feature missing

Ace Pro vs Brave 8 specifications

NameInsta360 Ace ProAkaso Brave 8
Year of release20232023
Width2.83in / 71.9mm1.42in / 36mm
Height2.05in / 52.15mm2.48in / 63mm
Depth1.52in / 38.5mm1.93in / 49mm
Weight6.34oz / 179.8g3.99oz / 113g
Waterproof33ft / 10m33ft / 10m
Waterproof with diving case197ft / 60m197ft / 60m
Min operating temperature-4°F / -20°C-
Max operating temperature104°F / 40°C-
Battery capacity1650mAh1550mAh
Removable batteryYesYes
Battery life100min at 4K30fps HDR90min for 4k 60fps
Charging time46min (30W)
63min (5V/3A)
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Storage formatmicroSDmicroSDXC
Storage rating requiredV30 or UHS-3UHS-3
Maximun storage supported1Tb-
Rear screen size2.4in2in
Front screen sizeYes0.96in
Field of view151°166°
Sensor1/1.3"1/2.0" BSI CMOS
Pixels48MP48MP
ApertureF2.6F2.8
Focal length16mm-
ISO range100-6400-
Video zoom4x-
Color Depth8bit8bit
Video bite rate170Mbps-
Exposure Compensation+/-4-
360-degree videoNoNo
8K video24fps-
4K video120fps60fps
2.7K video120fps120fps
1440p video60fps-
1080p video240fps60fps
Slow motion at 4K4x-
Maximum slow motion8x at 1080p16x
HDR video4k 30fps-
StabilizationFlowstateEIS 4.0 & SuperSmooth
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 reductionYesYes
Audio formataac-
Audio input-Akaso external mic
Audio bluetooth supportBluetooth headsets-
Wifi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac5G
BluetoothBLE 5.2-
USBUSB-CType-C USB
GPS integratedNo-
GPS pairingiOS Application
Android Application
-
Voice commandsYesYes
Gesture commandsYes-
Remote control-Included