Akaso Brave 8 vs Insta360 One X2

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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 Insta360 One X2

Insta360 One X2☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★Insta360 One X2
Insta360's 2020 360 camera: 5.7K video at an affordable cost
The X2 is now an older 360 camera but it still offers great performance and most needed features at a relatively moderate cost. If you need spherical video on a budget, it is a great pick. It's successor is the Insta360 X3, released in 2022.
  • Pros
  • Great image stabilization
  • Good battery life
  • Freeze-proof
  • Cons
  • Better options for image quality
  • Average battery life
  • No official diving case

Comparison of the Brave 8 vs the X2

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Video performance

Only the X2 offers HDR video. Both cameras feature slomo video. The two cameras have image stabilization.
Akaso Brave 8
Insta360 One X2
Feature missing
Max 360° resolution
5.7K 360 video at 30fps
4K video at 60fps
Max resolution
4K video at 30fps
HDR video unsupported
HDR video
5.7K25fps 360°
16x
Maximum slow motion
4x 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 X2 offers a slightly better battery capacity. Both cameras have removable batteries.
Akaso Brave 8
Insta360 One X2
1550mAh
Battery capacity
1630mAh
Removable
Removable battery
Removable
90min for 4k 60fps
Battery life
80min 5.7K30fps 360°
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 X2 support SD cards.
Akaso Brave 8
Insta360 One X2
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 X2.
Akaso Brave 8
Insta360 One X2
1.42in x 2.48in x 1.93in / 36mm x 63mm x 49mm
Dimensions
1.81in x 4.45in x 1.18in / 46mm x 113mm x 30mm
3.99oz / 113g
Weight
5.26oz / 149g
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 Brave 8 is a lot more waterproof.
Akaso Brave 8
Insta360 One X2
33ft / 10m
Waterproof
16ft / 5m
197ft / 60m
Waterproof with diving case
Feature missing
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 features a much higher resolution. The field of view of the Brave 8 is a little better than the X2's.
Akaso Brave 8
Insta360 One X2
48MP
Pixels
18MP
166°
Field of view
155°
Feature missing
Video bite rate
100Mbps
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 One X2
Feature missing
ISO range
Feature missing
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 One X2 specifications

NameAkaso Brave 8Insta360 One X2
Year of release20232020
Width1.42in / 36mm1.81in / 46mm
Height2.48in / 63mm4.45in / 113mm
Depth1.93in / 49mm1.18in / 30mm
Weight3.99oz / 113g5.26oz / 149g
Waterproof33ft / 10m16ft / 5m
Waterproof with diving case197ft / 60m-
Min operating temperature--4°F / -20°C
Max operating temperature-104°F / 40°C
Battery capacity1550mAh1630mAh
Removable batteryYesYes
Battery life90min for 4k 60fps80min 5.7K30fps 360°
Charging time-85min
Storage formatmicroSDXCmicroSD
Storage rating requiredUHS-3V30 or UHS-3
Maximun storage supported-1TB
Rear screen size2in1in
Front screen size0.96in-
Field of view166°155°
Sensor1/2.0" BSI CMOS1/2.3"
Pixels48MP18MP
ApertureF2.8F2.0
Color Depth8bit8bit
Video bite rate-100Mbps
Exposure Compensation-+/-4
360-degree videoNoYes
5.7K 360 video-30fps
4K 360 video-50fps
3K 360 video-100fps
360 video format-INSV
4K video60fps30fps
2.7K video120fps60fps
1080p video60fps60fps
Slow motion at 4K-4
Maximum slow motion16x4x at 1080p
HDR video-5.7K25fps 360°
StabilizationEIS 4.0 & SuperSmoothFlowState
Horizon lock-Yes
Video formatH.264 (MP4)H.265 (HEVC)
Live streaming-Yes
Webcam mode-Yes
Timelapse modeYesYes
Starlapse mode-Yes
Timeshift modeYesYes
Loop recording modeYesYes
Subject tracking-Yes
Photo burst modeYesYes
RAW format supportedYesYes
Microphones-4
Stereo audio-Yes
Noise reductionYesYes
Audio format-aac
Audio inputAkaso external mic-
Wifi5G802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth-BLE 4.2
USBType-C USBType-C USB
GPS integrated-No
GPS pairing-iOS Application
Android Application
Voice commandsYesYes
Gesture commands-No
Remote controlIncluded-