Insta360 X3 vs Akaso Brave 7 LE

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Overview of the Insta360 X3

Insta360 X3☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★Insta360 X3
Insta360's 2022 360 camera: 5.7K video and a large touchscreen
The Insta360 X3 was released in 2022 and is a few years old now, but it still delivers exceptionnal performance and is the best pick if you are looking for the best value for money. The 5.7K30fps 360 video is more than sufficient for capturing amazing footage unless you need to zoom in aggressively. The X3 has since been replaced by the Insta360 X4 which introduces 8K 360 video.
  • Pros
  • Great performance
  • Good value for money
  • Diving case for underwater footage
  • Cons
  • Average battery life

Overview of the Akaso Brave 7 LE

Akaso Brave 7 LE☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★Akaso Brave 7 LE
Akaso's 2020 mid range budget action camera
The Brave 7 LE is a versatile budget action camera with a front facing screen and one of the only ones to be dust and splash proof without a case. It also offers very decent performance with 4K video and image stabilization.
  • Pros
  • Front screen
  • Splash proof (IPX7)
  • Many accessories included
  • Cons
  • Not waterproof without case
  • Average performance

Comparison of the X3 vs the Brave 7 LE

Weight and size

The Brave 7 LE is a lot more compact than the X3. The Brave 7 LE is a lot lighter than the X3.
Insta360 X3
46mm x 114mm x 33.1mm / 1.81in x 4.49in x 1.3in
6.35oz / 180g
Features
Dimensions
Weight
Akaso Brave 7 LE
32mm x 57mm x 24mm / 1.26in x 2.24in x 0.94in
4.48oz / 127g
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 X3 offers a much larger battery capacity. Both cameras have removable batteries.
Insta360 X3
1800mAh
Removable
81min 5.7K30fps 360°
Features
Battery capacity
Removable battery
Battery life
Akaso Brave 7 LE
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 X3 and the Brave 7 LE support SD cards.
Insta360 X3
No built-in storage
microSD
Features
Built-in storage
Storage format
Akaso Brave 7 LE
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 X3 offers HDR video.
Insta360 X3
4K video at 30fps
Yes
Features
Max resolution
HDR video
Akaso Brave 7 LE
4K video at 30fps
HDR video unsupported

Camera and sensor technology

The X3 features a much higher resolution. The field of view of the Brave 7 LE is a little better than the X3's.
Insta360 X3
72MP
155°
120Mbps
Features
Pixels
Field of view
Video bite rate
Akaso Brave 7 LE
20MP
170°
Feature missing

Camera settings

Insta360 X3
100-3200
+/-4
Features
ISO range
Exposure Compensation
Akaso Brave 7 LE
Feature missing
Feature missing

X3 vs Brave 7 LE specifications

NameInsta360 X3Akaso Brave 7 LE
Year of release20222020
Width1.81in / 46mm1.26in / 32mm
Height4.49in / 114mm2.24in / 57mm
Depth1.3in / 33.1mm0.94in / 24mm
Weight6.35oz / 180g4.48oz / 127g
Waterproof33ft / 10m3ft / 1m
Waterproof with diving case164ft / 50m131ft / 40m
Min operating temperature-4°F / -20°C-
Max operating temperature104°F / 40°C-
Battery capacity1800mAh1350mAh
Removable batteryYesYes
Battery life81min 5.7K30fps 360°90min for 4k 30fps
Charging time90min-
Storage formatmicroSDmicroSD
Storage rating requiredV30 or UHS-3UHS-3
Maximun storage supported1TB-
Rear screen size-2in
Front screen size-0.96in
Field of view155°170°
Sensor1/1.9"CMOS
Pixels72MP20MP
ApertureF1.9F2.0
Focal length6.7mm-
ISO range100-3200-
Color Depth8bit8bit
Video bite rate120Mbps-
Exposure Compensation+/-4-
360-degree videoYesNo
5.7K 360 video30fps-
4K 360 video60fps-
3K 360 video100fps-
360 video formatINSV-
4K video30fps30fps
2.7K video60fps60fps
1080p video60fps120fps
Slow motion at 4K4-
Maximum slow motion4x at 1080p8x at 720p
HDR videoYes-
StabilizationFlowStateEIS
Horizon lockYes-
Video formatH.264 (MP4)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/acYes
BluetoothBLE 5.0-
USBType-C USBType-C USB
GPS integratedNoNo
GPS pairingiOS Application
Android Application
-
Voice commandsYesYes
Gesture commandsNo-
Remote control-Included