Insta360 Go 3 vs Akaso Brave 8 Lite

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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 It has now been replaced by the more capable Insta360 Go 3S, which now offers up to 4K video while retaining the same small size.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 8 Lite

Akaso Brave 8 Lite☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★Akaso Brave 8 Lite
Akaso's 2024 budget action camera: 4K HDR video
The Akaso Brave 8 Lite offers a very decent action camera experience at less than half the cost of a GoPro. As a budget action camera, there are indeed some limitations like subpar image stabilization and poor low light performance, but it will suit most people's needs at an affordable pricepoint.
  • Pros
  • Great value for money
  • Lightweight
  • HDR video
  • Cons
  • Low light video
  • Fragile build
  • Lacking image stabilization

Comparison of the Go 3 vs the Brave 8 Lite

Weight and size

The Go 3 is a lot more compact than the Brave 8 Lite. The Go 3 is a lot lighter than the Brave 8 Lite.
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 8 Lite
35mm x 65mm x 45mm / 1.38in x 2.56in x 1.77in
4.02oz / 114g
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 8 Lite offers a much larger battery capacity. The Brave 8 Lite 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 8 Lite
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

Only the Go 3 features built-in storage. Only the Brave 8 Lite 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 8 Lite
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 Brave 8 Lite offers HDR video.
Insta360 Go 3
2.7K video at 30fps
HDR video unsupported
Features
Max resolution
HDR video
Akaso Brave 8 Lite
4K video at 60fps
4k 30fps

Camera and sensor technology

The Brave 8 Lite offers a slightly higher resolution. With 166°, the Brave 8 Lite 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 8 Lite
20MP
166°
Feature missing

Camera settings

Insta360 Go 3
100-3200
+/-4
Features
ISO range
Exposure Compensation
Akaso Brave 8 Lite
Feature missing
Feature missing

Go 3 vs Brave 8 Lite specifications

NameInsta360 Go 3Akaso Brave 8 Lite
Year of release20232024
Width1.01in / 25.6mm1.38in / 35mm
Height2.14in / 54.4mm2.56in / 65mm
Depth0.91in / 23.2mm1.77in / 45mm
Weight1.25oz / 35.5g4.02oz / 114g
Waterproof16ft / 5m33ft / 10m
Waterproof with diving case197ft / 60m131ft / 40m
Min operating temperature-4°F / -20°C-
Max operating temperature104°F / 40°C-
Battery capacity310mAh1550mAh
Removable batteryNoYes
Battery life45min at 1080p90min for 4k 60fps
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-microSDXC
Storage rating required-UHS-3
Maximun storage supported128GB-
Rear screen sizeWith Action Pod2in
Front screen sizeWith Action Pod0.96in
Field of view134°166°
Sensor1/2.3"1/2.3" CMOS
Pixels12MP20MP
ApertureF2.2F2.8
Focal length11mm-
ISO range100-3200-
Video zoom-5x
Color Depth8bit8bit
Video bite rate80Mbps-
Exposure Compensation+/-4-
360-degree videoNoNo
4K video-60fps
2.7K video30fps-
1440p video50fps-
1080p video50fps60fps
Maximum slow motion4x at 1080p8
HDR video-4k 30fps
StabilizationFlowstateEIS 4.0 & SuperSmooth
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 reductionYesYes
Audio formataac-
Audio input-Akaso external mic
Wifi802.11a/n/ac5G
BluetoothBLE 5.0-
USBType-C USB2.0Type-C USB
GPS integratedNo-
GPS pairingGarmin device
Apple Watch
-
Voice commandsYesYes
Gesture commandsNo-
Remote control-Included