Akaso Brave 4 Pro vs GoPro Hero 4K (2024)

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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

Overview of the GoPro Hero 4K (2024)

GoPro Hero 4K (2024)☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★GoPro Hero 4K (2024)
GoPro's 2024 budget action camera: 4K video, slomo & photos
The Hero 4K (2024) is GoPro's new entry level action camera, offering very decent performance at less than half the price of their flagship GoPro Hero 13 Black. The resulting product is extremely simple, with only 3 modes (video, slomo and photo), but for most casual usage, it's 4K video will be good enough to capture the fun and action of the moment and share it with your friends.
  • Pros
  • Simple & straightforward
  • Lightweight
  • Replaceable lens guard
  • Cons
  • Limited functionality
  • Stabilization only in app
  • Only waterproof down to 16ft / 5m
  • Battery not removeable

Comparison of the Brave 4 Pro vs the Hero 4K (2024)

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Video performance

Neither camera offers HDR video. Both cameras feature slomo video. The two cameras have image stabilization.
Akaso Brave 4 Pro
GoPro Hero 4K (2024)
4K video at 30fps
Max resolution
4K video at 30fps
HDR video unsupported
HDR video
HDR video unsupported
2x
Maximum slow motion
2x at 2.7k
EIS 2.0
Stabilization
Hypersmooth in Quik Application
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 4 Pro offers a slightly better battery capacity. The Brave 4 Pro has a removable battery whereas the Hero 4K (2024)'s battery is not removable
Akaso Brave 4 Pro
GoPro Hero 4K (2024)
1350mAh
Battery capacity
1225mAh
Removable
Removable battery
Removable
90min for 4k 30fps
Battery life
75min at 4K30fps
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 Hero 4K (2024) support SD cards.
Akaso Brave 4 Pro
GoPro Hero 4K (2024)
No built-in storage
Built-in storage
No built-in storage
microSD
Storage format
microSD
Feature missing
Maximun storage supported
1TB
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 slightly smaller camera.
Akaso Brave 4 Pro
GoPro Hero 4K (2024)
1.26in x 2.24in x 0.94in / 32mm x 57mm x 24mm
Dimensions
2.23in x 1.88in x 1.16in / 56.6mm x 47.7mm x 29.4mm
Feature missing
Weight
3.03oz / 86g
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

Akaso Brave 4 Pro
GoPro Hero 4K (2024)
Feature missing
Waterproof
16ft / 5m
131ft / 40m
Waterproof with diving case
Feature missing
Feature missing
Min operating temperature
14°F / -10°C
Feature missing
Max operating temperature
95°F / 35°C
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 offers a slightly higher resolution. With 170°, the Brave 4 Pro features a much wider field of view than the Hero 4K (2024).
Akaso Brave 4 Pro
GoPro Hero 4K (2024)
20MP
Pixels
12MP
170°
Field of view
140°
Feature missing
Video bite rate
50Mbps
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
GoPro Hero 4K (2024)
Feature missing
ISO range
Feature missing
Feature missing
Exposure Compensation
Feature missing
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 GoPro Hero 4K (2024) specifications

NameAkaso Brave 4 ProGoPro Hero 4K (2024)
Year of release20222024
Width1.26in / 32mm2.23in / 56.6mm
Height2.24in / 57mm1.88in / 47.7mm
Depth0.94in / 24mm1.16in / 29.4mm
Weight-3.03oz / 86g
Waterproof-16ft / 5m
Waterproof with diving case131ft / 40m-
Min operating temperature-14°F / -10°C
Max operating temperature-95°F / 35°C
Battery capacity1350mAh1225mAh
Removable batteryYesNo
Battery life90min for 4k 30fps75min at 4K30fps
Charging time-60min
Storage formatmicroSDmicroSD
Storage rating requiredUHS-3V30 or UHS-3
Maximun storage supported-1TB
Rear screen size2in1.76in
Front screen size1.5inNo
Field of view170°140°
SensorCMOS1/2.8" CMOS
Pixels20MP12MP
ApertureF2.0F2.3
Focal length-15mm
Video zoom-2x
Color Depth8bit8bit
Video bite rate-50Mbps
360-degree videoNoNo
4K video30fps30fps
2.7K video30fps60fps
1080p video120fps30fps
Maximum slow motion2x2x at 2.7k
StabilizationEIS 2.0Hypersmooth in Quik Application
Horizon lock-No
Video formatH.264 (MP4)H.264 (MP4)
Timelapse modeYes-
Timeshift modeYes-
Loop recording modeYes-
Photo burst modeYesYes
RAW format supportedYesYes
Microphones-2
Audio inputAkaso external mic-
WifiYes802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth-BLE 5.2
USBType-C USBUSB-C
GPS integrated-No
Voice commands-Yes
Remote controlIncluded-