Akaso Brave 8 vs Insta360 Ace Pro
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Overview of the Akaso Brave 8
Akaso Brave 8Akaso'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
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Overview of the Insta360 Ace Pro
Insta360 Ace ProInsta360's 2023 action camera: 8K video and a flipscreen
The Ace Pro is Insta360's 2023 action camera model and features 8K video in a rugged package that is waterproof and freeze-proof (-4°F / -20°C. It's successor, the Insta360 Ace Pro 2, mostly an incremental improvement, so the Ace Pro is an amazing pick now that the price has dropped.
- Pros
- 8K video
- Flip screen
- Great image stabilization
- Weather proof
- Cons
- Heavy
- Average audio
Comparison of the Brave 8 vs the Ace Pro
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Video performance
Only the Ace Pro offers HDR video. Both cameras feature slomo video. The two cameras have image stabilization.
Akaso Brave 8
Insta360 Ace Pro
4K video at 60fps
Max resolution
8K video at 24fps
HDR video unsupported
HDR video
4K 30fps
16x
Maximum slow motion
8x at 1080p
EIS 4.0 & SuperSmooth
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 Ace Pro offers a slightly better battery capacity. Both cameras have removable batteries.
Akaso Brave 8
Insta360 Ace Pro
1550mAh
Battery capacity
1650mAh
Removable
Removable battery
Removable
90min for 4k 60fps
Battery life
100min at 4K30fps HDR
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 Ace Pro support SD cards.
Akaso Brave 8
Insta360 Ace Pro
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 is a lot lighter than the Ace Pro.
Akaso Brave 8
Insta360 Ace Pro
1.42in x 2.48in x 1.93in / 36mm x 63mm x 49mm
Dimensions
2.83in x 2.05in x 1.52in / 71.9mm x 52.15mm x 38.5mm
3.99oz / 113g
Weight
6.34oz / 179.8g
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 Ace Pro are waterproof to 33ft / 10m. Both the Brave 8 and the Ace Pro are waterproof to 197ft / 60m with a diving case.
Akaso Brave 8
Insta360 Ace Pro
33ft / 10m
Waterproof
33ft / 10m
197ft / 60m
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 8 and the Ace Pro both feature 48MP. The field of view of the Brave 8 is a little better than the Ace Pro's.
Akaso Brave 8
Insta360 Ace Pro
48MP
Pixels
48MP
166°
Field of view
151°
Feature missing
Video bite rate
170Mbps
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
Insta360 Ace Pro
Feature missing
ISO range
100-6400
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 8 versus Insta360 Ace Pro specifications
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| Name | Akaso Brave 8 | Insta360 Ace Pro |
| Year of release | 2023 | 2023 |
| Width | 1.42in / 36mm | 2.83in / 71.9mm |
| Height | 2.48in / 63mm | 2.05in / 52.15mm |
| Depth | 1.93in / 49mm | 1.52in / 38.5mm |
| Weight | 3.99oz / 113g | 6.34oz / 179.8g |
| Waterproof | 33ft / 10m | 33ft / 10m |
| Waterproof with diving case | 197ft / 60m | 197ft / 60m |
| Min operating temperature | - | -4°F / -20°C |
| Max operating temperature | - | 104°F / 40°C |
| Battery capacity | 1550mAh | 1650mAh |
| Removable battery | Yes | Yes |
| Battery life | 90min for 4k 60fps | 100min at 4K30fps HDR |
| Charging time | - | 46min (30W) 63min (5V/3A) |
| Storage format | microSDXC | microSD |
| Storage rating required | UHS-3 | V30 or UHS-3 |
| Maximun storage supported | - | 1TB |
| Rear screen size | 2in | 2.4in |
| Front screen size | 0.96in | Yes |
| Field of view | 166° | 151° |
| Sensor | 1/2.0" BSI CMOS | 1/1.3" |
| Pixels | 48MP | 48MP |
| Aperture | F2.8 | F2.6 |
| Focal length | - | 16mm |
| ISO range | - | 100-6400 |
| Video zoom | - | 4x |
| Color Depth | 8bit | 8bit |
| Video bite rate | - | 170Mbps |
| Exposure Compensation | - | +/-4 |
| 360-degree video | No | No |
| 8K video | - | 24fps |
| 4K video | 60fps | 120fps |
| 2.7K video | 120fps | 120fps |
| 1440p video | - | 60fps |
| 1080p video | 60fps | 240fps |
| Slow motion at 4K | - | 4x |
| Maximum slow motion | 16x | 8x at 1080p |
| HDR video | - | 4K 30fps |
| Stabilization | EIS 4.0 & SuperSmooth | Flowstate |
| Horizon lock | - | Yes |
| Video format | H.264 (MP4) | H.265 (HEVC) |
| Timelapse mode | Yes | Yes |
| Starlapse mode | - | Yes |
| Timeshift mode | Yes | Yes |
| Loop recording mode | Yes | Yes |
| Photo burst mode | Yes | Yes |
| RAW format supported | Yes | Yes |
| Microphones | - | 3 |
| Stereo audio | - | Yes |
| Noise reduction | Yes | Yes |
| Audio format | - | aac |
| Audio input | Akaso external mic | - |
| Audio bluetooth support | - | Bluetooth headsets |
| Wifi | 5G | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac |
| Bluetooth | - | BLE 5.2 |
| USB | Type-C USB | USB-C |
| GPS integrated | - | No |
| GPS pairing | - | iOS Application Android Application |
| Voice commands | Yes | Yes |
| Gesture commands | - | Yes |
| Remote control | Included | - |