Akaso Brave 8 vs GoPro Hero 13 Black

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Overview of the Akaso Brave 8

Akaso Brave 8☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★Akaso Brave 8
Akaso's most capable action camera
The Brave 8 is currently Akaso's most high end action camera but has started to age and remains at a price range where better options make more sense. Nevertheless, it offers a relatively rugged build and a removeable lens cover, decent performance overall and lots of accessories are included.
  • Pros
  • 48M Pixels
  • Waterproof
  • Many accessories included
  • Cons
  • Better options at same price

Overview of the GoPro Hero 13 Black

GoPro Hero 13 Black☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★GoPro Hero 13 Black
GoPro's latest camera featuring 5.3K video, lens mods, super slomo
The Hero 13 is GoPro's latest high end action camera. It is only an incremental improvement over the past two models (the Hero 12 and Hero 11), but it is still the best action camera you can buy for most use cases.
  • Pros
  • Great 5.3K video
  • Super slomo (13x)
  • Lens mods with automatic detection
  • Great image stabilization
  • Integrated GPS
  • Cons
  • Ageing sensor
  • No 8K support
  • Low light performance

Comparison of the Brave 8 vs the Hero 13

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Video performance

Only the Hero 13 offers HDR video. Both cameras feature slomo video. The two cameras have image stabilization.
Akaso Brave 8
GoPro Hero 13 Black
4K video at 60fps
Max resolution
5.3K video at 60fps
HDR video unsupported
HDR video
5.3K 30fps
16x
Maximum slow motion
13x at 720p
EIS 4.0 & SuperSmooth
Stabilization
HyperSmooth 6.0
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 Hero 13 offers a much larger battery capacity. Both cameras have removable batteries.
Akaso Brave 8
GoPro Hero 13 Black
1550mAh
Battery capacity
1900mAh
Removable
Removable battery
Removable
90min for 4k 60fps
Battery life
150min 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 8 and the Hero 13 support SD cards.
Akaso Brave 8
GoPro Hero 13 Black
No built-in storage
Built-in storage
No built-in storage
microSDXC
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 8 is a slightly smaller camera. The Brave 8 weighs a little less than the Hero 13.
Akaso Brave 8
GoPro Hero 13 Black
1.42in x 2.48in x 1.93in / 36mm x 63mm x 49mm
Dimensions
2.83in x 2in x 1.32in / 71.8mm x 50.8mm x 33.6mm
3.99oz / 113g
Weight
5.61oz / 159g
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 8 and the Hero 13 are waterproof to 33ft / 10m. Both the Brave 8 and the Hero 13 are waterproof to 197ft / 60m with a diving case.
Akaso Brave 8
GoPro Hero 13 Black
33ft / 10m
Waterproof
33ft / 10m
197ft / 60m
Waterproof with diving case
197ft / 60m
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 8 features a much higher resolution. The field of view of the Brave 8 is a little better than the Hero 13's.
Akaso Brave 8
GoPro Hero 13 Black
48MP
Pixels
27.6MP
166°
Field of view
148°
Feature missing
Video bite rate
120Mbps
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 8
GoPro Hero 13 Black
Feature missing
ISO range
100-6400
Feature missing
Exposure Compensation
+/-2
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 8 versus GoPro Hero 13 Black specifications

NameAkaso Brave 8GoPro Hero 13 Black
Year of release20232024
Width1.42in / 36mm2.83in / 71.8mm
Height2.48in / 63mm2in / 50.8mm
Depth1.93in / 49mm1.32in / 33.6mm
Weight3.99oz / 113g5.61oz / 159g
Waterproof33ft / 10m33ft / 10m
Waterproof with diving case197ft / 60m197ft / 60m
Min operating temperature-14°F / -10°C
Max operating temperature-95°F / 35°C
Battery capacity1550mAh1900mAh
Removable batteryYesYes
Battery life90min for 4k 60fps150min at 1080p
Charging time-3h (5W)
Storage formatmicroSDXCmicroSD
Storage rating requiredUHS-3V30 or UHS-3
Maximun storage supported-1TB
Rear screen size2in2.27in
Front screen size0.96in1.4in
Field of view166°148°
Sensor1/2.0" BSI CMOS1/1.9" CMOS
Pixels48MP27.6MP
ApertureF2.8F2.5
Focal length-12-39mm
ISO range-100-6400
Video zoom-2x
Color Depth8bit10bit
Video bite rate-120Mbps
Exposure Compensation-+/-2
360-degree videoNoNo
5.3K video-60fps
4K video60fps60fps
2.7K video120fps120fps
1080p video60fps240fps
Slow motion at 4K-4x
Maximum slow motion16x13x at 720p
HDR video-5.3K 30fps
StabilizationEIS 4.0 & SuperSmoothHyperSmooth 6.0
Horizon lock-Yes
Video formatH.264 (MP4)H.265 (HEVC)
Live streaming-1080p30 (HyperSmooth) or 1080p60
Webcam mode-1080p30
Timelapse modeYesYes
Starlapse mode-Yes
Timeshift modeYesYes
Loop recording modeYesYes
Photo burst modeYesYes
RAW format supportedYesYes
Microphones-3
Stereo audio-Yes
Noise reductionYesYes
Audio format-wav
Audio inputAkaso external micMedia Mod (H9B/H10B/H11B)
Pro 3.5mm Mic Adapter
Audio bluetooth support-Airpods and Bluetooth headsets
Wifi5G802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Bluetooth-BLE 5.3
USBType-C USBUSB-C
GPS integrated-Yes
Voice commandsYesYes
Remote controlIncluded-