Akaso Brave 7 LE vs Insta360 Go 3

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Overview of the Akaso Brave 7 LE

Akaso Brave 7 LE☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★Akaso Brave 7 LE
Akaso's 2020 mid range budget action camera
The Brave 7 LE is a versatile budget action camera with a front facing screen and one of the only ones to be dust and splash proof without a case. It also offers very decent performance with 4K video and image stabilization.
  • Pros
  • Front screen
  • Splash proof (IPX7)
  • Many accessories included
  • Cons
  • Not waterproof without case
  • Average performance

Overview of the Insta360 Go 3

Insta360 Go 3☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★Insta360 Go 3
Insta360's 2023 wearable action camera
The Insta360 Go 3 is a great wearable action camera. When combined with the ActionPod, it also becomes a more traditional action camera with extended battery life and a flip screen. It has now been replaced by the more capable Insta360 Go 3S, which now offers up to 4K video while retaining the same small size.
  • Pros
  • Small size
  • Extra battery and screen with ActionPod
  • Cons
  • Not waterproof with ActionPod
  • SD cards not supported

Comparison of the Brave 7 LE vs the Go 3

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Video performance

Neither camera offers HDR video. Both cameras feature slomo video. The two cameras have image stabilization.
Akaso Brave 7 LE
Insta360 Go 3
4K video at 30fps
Max resolution
2.7K video at 30fps
HDR video unsupported
HDR video
HDR video unsupported
8x at 720p
Maximum slow motion
4x at 1080p
EIS
Stabilization
Flowstate
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 7 LE offers a much larger battery capacity. The Brave 7 LE has a removable battery whereas the Go 3's battery is not removable
Akaso Brave 7 LE
Insta360 Go 3
1350mAh
Battery capacity
310mAh
Removable
Removable battery
Removable
90min for 4k 30fps
Battery life
45min at 1080p
Feature missing
Battery extension capacity
1270mAh
Feature missing
Battery extension run time
170min 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

Only the Go 3 features built-in storage. Only the Brave 7 LE supports SD cards, the Go 3 is therefore limited to it's built-in storage.
Akaso Brave 7 LE
Insta360 Go 3
No built-in storage
Built-in storage
32GB, 64GB or 128GB
microSD
Storage format
Storage not extendable
Feature missing
Maximun storage supported
128GB
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 Go 3 is a slightly smaller camera. The Go 3 is a lot lighter than the Brave 7 LE.
Akaso Brave 7 LE
Insta360 Go 3
1.26in x 2.24in x 0.94in / 32mm x 57mm x 24mm
Dimensions
1.01in x 2.14in x 0.91in / 25.6mm x 54.4mm x 23.2mm
4.48oz / 127g
Weight
1.25oz / 35.5g
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

The Go 3 offers a slightly better waterproof rating. The Go 3 is a lot more waterproof when using a diving case.
Akaso Brave 7 LE
Insta360 Go 3
3ft / 1m
Waterproof
16ft / 5m
131ft / 40m
Waterproof with diving case
197ft / 60m
Feature missing
Min operating temperature
-4°F / -20°C
Feature missing
Max operating temperature
104°F / 40°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 7 LE offers a slightly higher resolution. With 170°, the Brave 7 LE features a much wider field of view than the Go 3.
Akaso Brave 7 LE
Insta360 Go 3
20MP
Pixels
12MP
170°
Field of view
134°
Feature missing
Video bite rate
80Mbps
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 7 LE
Insta360 Go 3
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 7 LE versus Insta360 Go 3 specifications

NameAkaso Brave 7 LEInsta360 Go 3
Year of release20202023
Width1.26in / 32mm1.01in / 25.6mm
Height2.24in / 57mm2.14in / 54.4mm
Depth0.94in / 24mm0.91in / 23.2mm
Weight4.48oz / 127g1.25oz / 35.5g
Waterproof3ft / 1m16ft / 5m
Waterproof with diving case131ft / 40m197ft / 60m
Min operating temperature--4°F / -20°C
Max operating temperature-104°F / 40°C
Battery capacity1350mAh310mAh
Removable batteryYesNo
Battery life90min for 4k 30fps45min at 1080p
Battery extension capacity-1270mAh
Battery extension run time-170min at 1080p
Battery extension charging time-65min
Battery extension weight-3.4oz / 96.3g
Built-in storage-32GB
64GB
128GB
Storage formatmicroSD-
Storage rating requiredUHS-3-
Maximun storage supported-128GB
Rear screen size2inWith Action Pod
Front screen size0.96inWith Action Pod
Field of view170°134°
SensorCMOS1/2.3"
Pixels20MP12MP
ApertureF2.0F2.2
Focal length-11mm
ISO range-100-3200
Color Depth8bit8bit
Video bite rate-80Mbps
Exposure Compensation-+/-4
360-degree videoNoNo
4K video30fps-
2.7K video60fps30fps
1440p video-50fps
1080p video120fps50fps
Maximum slow motion8x at 720p4x at 1080p
StabilizationEISFlowstate
Video formatH.264 (MP4)H.264 (MP4)
Live streaming-No
Timelapse modeYesYes
Starlapse mode-Yes
Timeshift modeYesYes
Loop recording modeYesYes
Photo burst modeYesNo
RAW format supportedYesYes
Microphones-2
Stereo audio-Yes
Noise reductionYesYes
Audio format-aac
Audio inputAkaso external mic-
WifiYes802.11a/n/ac
Bluetooth-BLE 5.0
USBType-C USBType-C USB2.0
GPS integratedNoNo
GPS pairing-Garmin device
Apple Watch
Voice commandsYesYes
Gesture commands-No
Remote controlIncluded-