Insta360 X4 vs Akaso Brave 4 Pro

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Overview of the Insta360 X4

Insta360 X4☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★Insta360 X4
Insta360's flaghship 360 camera: 8K30fps video and great battery life
The Insta360 X4 is Insta360's latest 360 degree action camera and delivers incredible 8K spherical video. 360 cameras are the best way to capture group activities or footage where it is difficult to keep focus on a subject. The X4 is the overall best 360 camera right now.
  • Pros
  • 8K 360 video
  • Great battery life
  • Improved lens guard system
  • Cons
  • Not great at low light

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 X4 vs the Brave 4 Pro

Weight and size

The Brave 4 Pro is a lot more compact than the X4.
Insta360 X4
46mm x 123.6mm x 37.6mm / 1.81in x 4.87in x 1.48in
7.16oz / 203g
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 X4 offers a much larger battery capacity. Both cameras have removable batteries.
Insta360 X4
2290mAh
Removable
135min 5.7K30fps 360° and 75min 8K30fps 360°
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

Neither camera features built-in storage. Both the X4 and the Brave 4 Pro support SD cards.
Insta360 X4
No built-in storage
microSD
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

Only the X4 offers HDR video.
Insta360 X4
4K video at 60fps
Yes
Features
Max resolution
HDR video
Akaso Brave 4 Pro
4K video at 30fps
HDR video unsupported

Camera and sensor technology

The X4 features a much higher resolution. Both feature a 170° field of view.
Insta360 X4
72MP
170°
200Mbps
Features
Pixels
Field of view
Video bite rate
Akaso Brave 4 Pro
20MP
170°
Feature missing

Camera settings

Insta360 X4
100-6400
+/-4
Features
ISO range
Exposure Compensation
Akaso Brave 4 Pro
Feature missing
Feature missing

X4 vs Brave 4 Pro specifications

NameInsta360 X4Akaso Brave 4 Pro
Year of release20242022
Width1.81in / 46mm1.26in / 32mm
Height4.87in / 123.6mm2.24in / 57mm
Depth1.48in / 37.6mm0.94in / 24mm
Weight7.16oz / 203g-
Waterproof33ft / 10m-
Waterproof with diving case164ft / 50m131ft / 40m
Min operating temperature-4°F / -20°C-
Max operating temperature104°F / 40°C-
Battery capacity2290mAh1350mAh
Removable batteryYesYes
Battery life135min 5.7K30fps 360°
75min 8K30fps 360°
90min for 4k 30fps
Charging time55min-
Storage formatmicroSDmicroSD
Storage rating requiredV30 or UHS-3UHS-3
Maximun storage supported1TB-
Rear screen size-2in
Front screen size-1.5in
Field of view170°170°
Sensor1/2.0"CMOS
Pixels72MP20MP
ApertureF1.9F2.0
Focal length6.7mm-
ISO range100-6400-
Color Depth8bit8bit
Video bite rate200Mbps-
Exposure Compensation+/-4-
360-degree videoYesNo
8K 360 video30fps-
5.7K 360 video60fps-
4K 360 video100fps-
360 video formatINSV-
4K video60fps30fps
2.7K video60fps30fps
1080p video60fps120fps
Slow motion at 4K4-
Maximum slow motion4x at 1080p2
HDR videoYes-
StabilizationFlowStateEIS 2.0
Horizon lockYes-
Video formatH.265 (HEVC)
H.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 reductionYes-
Audio formataac-
Audio input-Akaso external mic
Audio bluetooth supportSENA: 50S, ST1, 10S
Cardo: PACKTALK EDGE
Airide: G7+
ASMAX: F1
Lexinmoto: G4
Vimoto: V9S, V9X
Apple AirPods 2
Apple AirPods 3
Apple AirPods Pro 2
Samsung Galaxy Buds2
-
Wifi802.11 a/b/g/n/acYes
BluetoothBLE 5.2-
USBType-C USB 3.0Type-C USB
GPS integratedNo-
GPS pairingiOS Application
Android Application
-
Voice commandsYes-
Gesture commandsYes-
Remote control-Included