Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra vs Akaso Brave 8 Lite

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Overview of the Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra

Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra
Kandao's latest 360 camera: 8K video and integrated GPS
The Qoocam 3 Ultra is Kandao's latest 360 action camera and the successor to the Kandao Qoocam 3. It features 8K30fps 360 video, 128GB of builtin storage, 10-bit video and great performance overall.
  • Pros
  • Integrated GPS
  • 96MP photos
  • 128GB builtin storage
  • Cons
  • Heavy
  • Expensive

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 Qoocam 3 Ultra vs the Brave 8 Lite

Weight and size

The Brave 8 Lite is a lot more compact than the Qoocam 3 Ultra. The Brave 8 Lite is a lot lighter than the Qoocam 3 Ultra.
Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra
71.5mm x 103.2mm x 26.6mm / 2.81in x 4.06in x 1.05in
11.85oz / 336g
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 Qoocam 3 Ultra offers a much larger battery capacity. Both cameras have removable batteries.
Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra
2280mAh
Removable
100min 4K30fps 360° and 50min 8K30fps 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

Only the Qoocam 3 Ultra features built-in storage. Both the Qoocam 3 Ultra and the Brave 8 Lite support SD cards.
Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra
128GB
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

Only the Brave 8 Lite offers HDR video.
Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra
4K video at 60fps
HDR video unsupported
Features
Max resolution
HDR video
Akaso Brave 8 Lite
4K video at 60fps
4k 30fps

Camera and sensor technology

The Qoocam 3 Ultra features a much higher resolution. The field of view of the Brave 8 Lite is a little better than the Qoocam 3 Ultra's.
Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra
96MP
155°
150Mbps
Features
Pixels
Field of view
Video bite rate
Akaso Brave 8 Lite
20MP
166°
Feature missing

Camera settings

Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra
100-6400
+/-2
Features
ISO range
Exposure Compensation
Akaso Brave 8 Lite
Feature missing
Feature missing

Qoocam 3 Ultra vs Brave 8 Lite specifications

NameKandao Qoocam 3 UltraAkaso Brave 8 Lite
Year of release20242024
Width2.81in / 71.5mm1.38in / 35mm
Height4.06in / 103.2mm2.56in / 65mm
Depth1.05in / 26.6mm1.77in / 45mm
Weight11.85oz / 336g4.02oz / 114g
Waterproof33ft / 10m33ft / 10m
Waterproof with diving case-131ft / 40m
Min operating temperature-4°F / -20°C-
Max operating temperature104°F / 40°C-
Battery capacity2280mAh1550mAh
Removable batteryYesYes
Battery life100min 4K30fps 360°
50min 8K30fps 360°
90min for 4k 60fps
Built-in storage128GB-
Storage formatmicroSDmicroSDXC
Storage rating requiredClass 10 or UHS-I RatingUHS-3
Maximun storage supported1TB-
Rear screen size2.19in2in
Front screen size-0.96in
Field of view155°166°
Sensor1/1.7"1/2.3" CMOS
Pixels96MP20MP
ApertureF1.6F2.8
Focal length9.36mm-
ISO range100-6400-
Video zoom-5x
Color Depth10bit8bit
Video bite rate150Mbps-
Exposure Compensation+/-2-
360-degree videoYesNo
8K 360 video30fps-
5.7K 360 video60fps-
4K 360 video120fps-
4K video60fps60fps
2.7K video100fps-
1080p video-60fps
Maximum slow motion-8
HDR video-4k 30fps
StabilizationSuperSteady 2.0EIS 4.0 & SuperSmooth
Horizon lockYes-
Video formatH.264 (MP4)H.264 (MP4)
Timelapse modeYesYes
Starlapse modeYes-
Timeshift mode-Yes
Loop recording modeYesYes
Subject trackingYes-
Photo burst mode-Yes
RAW format supportedYesYes
Microphones4-
Stereo audioYes-
Noise reductionYesYes
Audio formatwav-
Audio inputBluetooth microphone supportAkaso external mic
Wifi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax5G
BluetoothBLE 5.2-
USBType-C USBType-C USB
GPS integratedYes-
Voice commands-Yes
Remote control-Included