Akaso Brave 4 Pro vs Akaso Brave 8 Lite
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Overview of the 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
Overview of the 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 Brave 4 Pro vs the Brave 8 Lite
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Video performance
Only the Brave 8 Lite offers HDR video. Both cameras feature slomo video. The two cameras have image stabilization.
Akaso Brave 4 Pro
Akaso Brave 8 Lite
4K video at 30fps
Max resolution
4K video at 60fps
HDR video unsupported
HDR video
4k 30fps
2x
Maximum slow motion
8x
EIS 2.0
Stabilization
EIS 4.0 & SuperSmooth
Why it matters:
A high resolution will give you crisp footage but also allow you to reframe your video without losing too much quality. A higher framerate (fps) will result in smoother video and is important when filming action scenes or fast moving subjects. Image stabilization is a crucial feature for an action camera, as it removes camera shake, vibrations, rotation and other movements that deteriorate your final footage.
Battery life
The Brave 8 Lite offers a slightly better battery capacity. Both cameras have removable batteries.
Akaso Brave 4 Pro
Akaso Brave 8 Lite
1350mAh
Battery capacity
1550mAh
Removable
Removable battery
Removable
90min for 4k 30fps
Battery life
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 removable batteries allows battery swapping on the go which further extends your runtime.
Storage
Neither camera features built-in storage. Both the Brave 4 Pro and the Brave 8 Lite support SD cards.
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Akaso Brave 8 Lite
No built-in storage
Built-in storage
No built-in storage
microSD
Storage format
microSDXC
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Maximun storage supported
Feature missing
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.
Weight and size
The Brave 4 Pro is a lot more compact than the Brave 8 Lite.
Akaso Brave 4 Pro
Akaso Brave 8 Lite
1.26in x 2.24in x 0.94in / 32mm x 57mm x 24mm
Dimensions
1.38in x 2.56in x 1.77in / 35mm x 65mm x 45mm
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Weight
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 difficult or uncomfortable to film with. Weight is even more crucial for certain sports like road cycling or running.
Waterproofing and usage conditions
Both the Brave 4 Pro and the Brave 8 Lite are waterproof to 131ft / 40m with a diving case.
Akaso Brave 4 Pro
Akaso Brave 8 Lite
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Waterproof
33ft / 10m
131ft / 40m
Waterproof with diving case
131ft / 40m
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Min operating temperature
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Max operating temperature
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Why it matters:
Most action cameras are waterproof for accidental splashing or use above water, but if you plan on Snorkeling or Scuba Diving, we recommend choosing a camera which offers a diving case and always using it for underwater footage. If you plan on filming Snowboarding, Skiing or other wintersports in extremely cold conditions, you should pick a camera that is rated for those temperatures, most cameras are only rated down to 14°F / -10°C. Many action cameras are prone to overheating, even in ordinary conditions, so if you plan on filming in hot environments, you should choose a camera that can function at high temperatures.
Camera and sensor technology
The Brave 4 Pro and the Brave 8 Lite both feature 20MP. The Brave 4 Pro and the Brave 8 Lite both have a similar field of view.
Akaso Brave 4 Pro
Akaso Brave 8 Lite
20MP
Pixels
20MP
170°
Field of view
166°
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Video bite rate
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Why it matters:
A higher amount of pixels will offer better quality footage and higher resolution photos. A higher field of view means that the camera captures over a wider angle and therefore more action can be seen in the final footage. Some cameras require accessories to enable the maximum FOV. A higher bitrate at a similar resolution will offer higher quality video.
Camera settings
Akaso Brave 4 Pro
Akaso Brave 8 Lite
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ISO range
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Exposure Compensation
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Why these settings matter:
The ISO range and exposure compensation settings will mostly allow you to tweak your action camera for low light situations.
Akaso Brave 4 Pro versus Akaso Brave 8 Lite specifications
Name | Akaso Brave 4 Pro | Akaso Brave 8 Lite |
Year of release | 2022 | 2024 |
Width | 1.26in / 32mm | 1.38in / 35mm |
Height | 2.24in / 57mm | 2.56in / 65mm |
Depth | 0.94in / 24mm | 1.77in / 45mm |
Weight | - | 4.02oz / 114g |
Waterproof | - | 33ft / 10m |
Waterproof with diving case | 131ft / 40m | 131ft / 40m |
Battery capacity | 1350mAh | 1550mAh |
Removable battery | Yes | Yes |
Battery life | 90min for 4k 30fps | 90min for 4k 60fps |
Storage format | microSD | microSDXC |
Storage rating required | UHS-3 | UHS-3 |
Rear screen size | 2in | 2in |
Front screen size | 1.5in | 0.96in |
Field of view | 170° | 166° |
Sensor | CMOS | 1/2.3" CMOS |
Pixels | 20MP | 20MP |
Aperture | F2.0 | F2.8 |
Video zoom | - | 5x |
Color Depth | 8bit | 8bit |
360-degree video | No | No |
4K video | 30fps | 60fps |
2.7K video | 30fps | - |
1080p video | 120fps | 60fps |
Maximum slow motion | 2x | 8x |
HDR video | - | 4k 30fps |
Stabilization | EIS 2.0 | EIS 4.0 & SuperSmooth |
Video format | H.264 (MP4) | H.264 (MP4) |
Timelapse mode | Yes | Yes |
Timeshift mode | Yes | Yes |
Loop recording mode | Yes | Yes |
Photo burst mode | Yes | Yes |
RAW format supported | Yes | Yes |
Noise reduction | - | Yes |
Audio input | Akaso external mic | Akaso external mic |
Wifi | Yes | 5G |
USB | Type-C USB | Type-C USB |
Voice commands | - | Yes |
Remote control | Included | Included |