Insta360 One X2 vs Akaso Brave 8 Lite

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Overview of the Insta360 One X2

Insta360 One X2☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★Insta360 One X2
Insta360's 2020 360 camera: 5.7K video at an affordable cost
The X2 is now an older 360 camera but it still offers great performance and most needed features at a relatively moderate cost. If you need spherical video on a budget, it is a great pick. It's successor is the Insta360 X3, released in 2022.
  • Pros
  • Great image stabilization
  • Good battery life
  • Freeze-proof
  • Cons
  • Better options for image quality
  • Average battery life
  • No official diving case

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 X2 vs the Brave 8 Lite

Weight and size

The Brave 8 Lite is a lot more compact than the X2. The Brave 8 Lite weighs a little less than the X2.
Insta360 One X2
46mm x 113mm x 30mm / 1.81in x 4.45in x 1.18in
5.26oz / 149g
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 X2 offers a slightly better battery capacity. Both cameras have removable batteries.
Insta360 One X2
1630mAh
Removable
80min 5.7K30fps 360°
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

Neither camera features built-in storage. Both the X2 and the Brave 8 Lite support SD cards.
Insta360 One X2
No built-in storage
microSD
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

Both the X2 and the Brave 8 Lite offer HDR video.
Insta360 One X2
4K video at 30fps
Yes
Features
Max resolution
HDR video
Akaso Brave 8 Lite
4K video at 60fps
4k 30fps

Camera and sensor technology

The X2 and the Brave 8 Lite both feature a similar resolution. The field of view of the Brave 8 Lite is a little better than the X2's.
Insta360 One X2
18MP
155°
100Mbps
Features
Pixels
Field of view
Video bite rate
Akaso Brave 8 Lite
20MP
166°
Feature missing

Camera settings

Insta360 One X2
Feature missing
+/-4
Features
ISO range
Exposure Compensation
Akaso Brave 8 Lite
Feature missing
Feature missing

X2 vs Brave 8 Lite specifications

NameInsta360 One X2Akaso Brave 8 Lite
Year of release20202024
Width1.81in / 46mm1.38in / 35mm
Height4.45in / 113mm2.56in / 65mm
Depth1.18in / 30mm1.77in / 45mm
Weight5.26oz / 149g4.02oz / 114g
Waterproof16ft / 5m33ft / 10m
Waterproof with diving case-131ft / 40m
Min operating temperature-4°F / -20°C-
Max operating temperature104°F / 40°C-
Battery capacity1630mAh1550mAh
Removable batteryYesYes
Battery life80min 5.7K30fps 360°90min for 4k 60fps
Charging time85min-
Storage formatmicroSDmicroSDXC
Storage rating requiredV30 or UHS-3UHS-3
Maximun storage supported1TB-
Rear screen size1in2in
Front screen size-0.96in
Field of view155°166°
Sensor1/2.3"1/2.3" CMOS
Pixels18MP20MP
ApertureF2.0F2.8
Video zoom-5x
Color Depth8bit8bit
Video bite rate100Mbps-
Exposure Compensation+/-4-
360-degree videoYesNo
5.7K 360 video30fps-
4K 360 video50fps-
3K 360 video100fps-
360 video formatINSV-
4K video30fps60fps
2.7K video60fps-
1080p video60fps60fps
Slow motion at 4K4-
Maximum slow motion4x at 1080p8
HDR videoYes4k 30fps
StabilizationFlowStateEIS 4.0 & SuperSmooth
Horizon lockYes-
Video formatH.265 (HEVC)H.264 (MP4)
Live streamingYes-
Webcam modeYes-
Timelapse modeYesYes
Starlapse modeYes-
Timeshift modeYesYes
Loop recording modeYesYes
Subject trackingYes-
Photo burst modeYesYes
RAW format supportedYesYes
Microphones4-
Stereo audioYes-
Noise reductionYesYes
Audio formataac-
Audio input-Akaso external mic
Wifi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac5G
BluetoothBLE 4.2-
USBType-C USBType-C USB
GPS integratedNo-
GPS pairingiOS Application
Android Application
-
Voice commandsYesYes
Gesture commandsNo-
Remote control-Included