Akaso Brave 4 Pro vs GoPro Max

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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 Max

GoPro Max☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★GoPro Max
GoPro's 2019 360 camera: 5.7K video
The GoPro Max was GoPro's second attempt at a 360 camera and was released in 2019. It is still offers relatively good performance but it's age is showing in comparision with the more recent competition. It's replacement, the GoPro Max 2, is still to be released.
  • Pros
  • Good stabilization
  • Cons
  • Average image quality
  • Ageing model
  • Still excessively expensive

Comparison of the Brave 4 Pro vs the GoPro Max

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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 Max
Feature missing
Max 360° resolution
5.7K 360 video at 30fps
4K video at 30fps
Max resolution
1440p video at 60fps
HDR video unsupported
HDR video
HDR video unsupported
2x
Maximum slow motion
2x
EIS 2.0
Stabilization
Max HyperSmooth
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 GoPro Max offers a slightly better battery capacity. Both cameras have removable batteries.
Akaso Brave 4 Pro
GoPro Max
1350mAh
Battery capacity
1600mAh
Removable
Removable battery
Removable
90min for 4k 30fps
Battery life
85min 5.7K30fps 360° and 105min at 1080p
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 GoPro Max support SD cards.
Akaso Brave 4 Pro
GoPro Max
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 lot more compact than the GoPro Max.
Akaso Brave 4 Pro
GoPro Max
1.26in x 2.24in x 0.94in / 32mm x 57mm x 24mm
Dimensions
2.52in x 2.72in x 0.98in / 64mm x 69mm x 25mm
Feature missing
Weight
5.43oz / 154g
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 Max
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 and the GoPro Max both feature a similar resolution. The field of view of the Brave 4 Pro is a little better than the GoPro Max's.
Akaso Brave 4 Pro
GoPro Max
20MP
Pixels
18MP
170°
Field of view
155°
Feature missing
Video bite rate
78Mbps
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 Max
Feature missing
ISO range
100-3200
Feature missing
Exposure Compensation
+/-4
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 Max specifications

NameAkaso Brave 4 ProGoPro Max
Year of release20222019
Width1.26in / 32mm2.52in / 64mm
Height2.24in / 57mm2.72in / 69mm
Depth0.94in / 24mm0.98in / 25mm
Weight-5.43oz / 154g
Waterproof-16ft / 5m
Waterproof with diving case131ft / 40m-
Min operating temperature-14°F / -10°C
Max operating temperature-95°F / 35°C
Battery capacity1350mAh1600mAh
Removable batteryYesYes
Battery life90min for 4k 30fps85min 5.7K30fps 360°
105min at 1080p
Charging time-120min
Storage formatmicroSDmicroSD
Storage rating requiredUHS-3Class 10 or UHS-I Rating
Maximun storage supported-1TB
Rear screen size2in1.69in
Front screen size1.5in-
Field of view170°155°
SensorCMOS1/2.3"
Pixels20MP18MP
ApertureF2.0F2.0
Focal length-13-27mm
ISO range-100-3200
Color Depth8bit8bit
Video bite rate-78Mbps
Exposure Compensation-+/-4
360-degree videoNoYes
5.7K 360 video-30fps
360 video format-GoPro 360 file
4K video30fps-
2.7K video30fps-
1440p video-60fps
1080p video120fps60fps
Maximum slow motion2x2x
StabilizationEIS 2.0Max HyperSmooth
Horizon lock-Yes
Video formatH.264 (MP4)H.264 (AVC)
H.265 (HEVC)
Live streaming-1080p30
Timelapse modeYesYes
Timeshift modeYesYes
Loop recording modeYesYes
Subject tracking-No
Photo burst modeYesNo
RAW format supportedYesYes
Microphones-6
Stereo audio-Yes
Noise reduction-Yes
Audio format-wav
Audio inputAkaso external mic-
WifiYes802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth-BLE 4.2
USBType-C USBType-C USB
GPS integrated-Yes
Voice commands-Yes
Gesture commands-No
Remote controlIncluded-