Insta360 Go 3 vs Akaso Brave 4 Pro

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Overview of the Insta360 Go 3

Insta360 Go 3☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★Insta360 Go 3
Insta360's 2023 wearable action camera
The Insta360 Go 3 is a great wearable action camera. When combined with the ActionPod, it also becomes a more traditional action camera with extended battery life and a flip screen. It has now been replaced by the more capable Insta360 Go 3S, which now offers up to 4K video while retaining the same small size.
  • Pros
  • Small size
  • Extra battery and screen with ActionPod
  • Cons
  • Not waterproof with ActionPod
  • SD cards not supported

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 Go 3 vs the Brave 4 Pro

Weight and size

The Go 3 is a slightly smaller camera.
Insta360 Go 3
25.6mm x 54.4mm x 23.2mm / 1.01in x 2.14in x 0.91in
1.25oz / 35.5g
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 Brave 4 Pro offers a much larger battery capacity. The Brave 4 Pro has a removable battery whereas the Go 3's battery is not removable
Insta360 Go 3
310mAh
Removable
45min at 1080p
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

Only the Go 3 features built-in storage. Only the Brave 4 Pro supports SD cards, the Go 3 is therefore limited to it's built-in storage.
Insta360 Go 3
32GB, 64GB or 128GB
Storage not extendable
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

Neither camera offers HDR video.
Insta360 Go 3
2.7K video at 30fps
HDR video unsupported
Features
Max resolution
HDR video
Akaso Brave 4 Pro
4K video at 30fps
HDR video unsupported

Camera and sensor technology

The Brave 4 Pro offers a slightly higher resolution. With 170°, the Brave 4 Pro features a much wider field of view than the Go 3.
Insta360 Go 3
12MP
134°
80Mbps
Features
Pixels
Field of view
Video bite rate
Akaso Brave 4 Pro
20MP
170°
Feature missing

Camera settings

Insta360 Go 3
100-3200
+/-4
Features
ISO range
Exposure Compensation
Akaso Brave 4 Pro
Feature missing
Feature missing

Go 3 vs Brave 4 Pro specifications

NameInsta360 Go 3Akaso Brave 4 Pro
Year of release20232022
Width1.01in / 25.6mm1.26in / 32mm
Height2.14in / 54.4mm2.24in / 57mm
Depth0.91in / 23.2mm0.94in / 24mm
Weight1.25oz / 35.5g-
Waterproof16ft / 5m-
Waterproof with diving case197ft / 60m131ft / 40m
Min operating temperature-4°F / -20°C-
Max operating temperature104°F / 40°C-
Battery capacity310mAh1350mAh
Removable batteryNoYes
Battery life45min at 1080p90min for 4k 30fps
Battery extension capacity1270mAh-
Battery extension run time170min at 1080p-
Battery extension charging time65min-
Battery extension weight3.4oz / 96.3g-
Built-in storage32GB
64GB
128GB
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Storage format-microSD
Storage rating required-UHS-3
Maximun storage supported128GB-
Rear screen sizeWith Action Pod2in
Front screen sizeWith Action Pod1.5in
Field of view134°170°
Sensor1/2.3"CMOS
Pixels12MP20MP
ApertureF2.2F2.0
Focal length11mm-
ISO range100-3200-
Color Depth8bit8bit
Video bite rate80Mbps-
Exposure Compensation+/-4-
360-degree videoNoNo
4K video-30fps
2.7K video30fps30fps
1440p video50fps-
1080p video50fps120fps
Maximum slow motion4x at 1080p2
StabilizationFlowstateEIS 2.0
Video formatH.264 (MP4)H.264 (MP4)
Live streamingNo-
Timelapse modeYesYes
Starlapse modeYes-
Timeshift modeYesYes
Loop recording modeYesYes
Photo burst modeNoYes
RAW format supportedYesYes
Microphones2-
Stereo audioYes-
Noise reductionYes-
Audio formataac-
Audio input-Akaso external mic
Wifi802.11a/n/acYes
BluetoothBLE 5.0-
USBType-C USB2.0Type-C USB
GPS integratedNo-
GPS pairingGarmin device
Apple Watch
-
Voice commandsYes-
Gesture commandsNo-
Remote control-Included