GoPro Hero 4K (2024) vs Akaso Brave 8

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Overview of the GoPro Hero 4K (2024)

GoPro Hero 4K (2024)☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★GoPro Hero 4K (2024)
GoPro's 2024 budget action camera: 4K video, slomo & photos
The Hero 4K (2024) is GoPro's new entry level action camera, offering very decent performance at less than half the price of their flagship GoPro Hero 13 Black. The resulting product is extremely simple, with only 3 modes (video, slomo and photo), but for most casual usage, it's 4K video will be good enough to capture the fun and action of the moment and share it with your friends.
  • Pros
  • Simple & straightforward
  • Lightweight
  • Replaceable lens guard
  • Cons
  • Limited functionality
  • Stabilization only in app
  • Only waterproof down to 16ft / 5m
  • Battery not removeable

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

Comparison of the Hero 4K (2024) vs the Brave 8

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Video performance

Neither camera offers HDR video. Both cameras feature slomo video. The two cameras have image stabilization.
GoPro Hero 4K (2024)
Akaso Brave 8
4K video at 30fps
Max resolution
4K video at 60fps
HDR video unsupported
HDR video
HDR video unsupported
2x at 2.7k
Maximum slow motion
16x
Hypersmooth in Quik Application
Stabilization
EIS 4.0 & SuperSmooth
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 8 offers a much larger battery capacity. The Brave 8 has a removable battery whereas the Hero 4K (2024)'s battery is not removable
GoPro Hero 4K (2024)
Akaso Brave 8
1225mAh
Battery capacity
1550mAh
Removable
Removable battery
Removable
75min at 4K30fps
Battery life
90min for 4k 60fps
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 Hero 4K (2024) and the Brave 8 support SD cards.
GoPro Hero 4K (2024)
Akaso Brave 8
No built-in storage
Built-in storage
No built-in storage
microSD
Storage format
microSDXC
1TB
Maximun storage supported
Feature missing
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 Hero 4K (2024) is a slightly smaller camera. The Hero 4K (2024) weighs a little less than the Brave 8.
GoPro Hero 4K (2024)
Akaso Brave 8
2.23in x 1.88in x 1.16in / 56.6mm x 47.7mm x 29.4mm
Dimensions
1.42in x 2.48in x 1.93in / 36mm x 63mm x 49mm
3.03oz / 86g
Weight
3.99oz / 113g
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.
GoPro Hero 4K (2024)
Akaso Brave 8
16ft / 5m
Waterproof
33ft / 10m
Feature missing
Waterproof with diving case
197ft / 60m
14°F / -10°C
Min operating temperature
Feature missing
95°F / 35°C
Max operating temperature
Feature missing
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. With 166°, the Brave 8 features a much wider field of view than the Hero 4K (2024).
GoPro Hero 4K (2024)
Akaso Brave 8
12MP
Pixels
48MP
140°
Field of view
166°
50Mbps
Video bite rate
Feature missing
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

GoPro Hero 4K (2024)
Akaso Brave 8
Feature missing
ISO range
Feature missing
Feature missing
Exposure Compensation
Feature missing
Why these settings matter: The ISO range and exposure compensation settings will mostly allow you to tweak your action camera for low light situations.

GoPro Hero 4K (2024) versus Akaso Brave 8 specifications

NameGoPro Hero 4K (2024)Akaso Brave 8
Year of release20242023
Width2.23in / 56.6mm1.42in / 36mm
Height1.88in / 47.7mm2.48in / 63mm
Depth1.16in / 29.4mm1.93in / 49mm
Weight3.03oz / 86g3.99oz / 113g
Waterproof16ft / 5m33ft / 10m
Waterproof with diving case-197ft / 60m
Min operating temperature14°F / -10°C-
Max operating temperature95°F / 35°C-
Battery capacity1225mAh1550mAh
Removable batteryNoYes
Battery life75min at 4K30fps90min for 4k 60fps
Charging time60min-
Storage formatmicroSDmicroSDXC
Storage rating requiredV30 or UHS-3UHS-3
Maximun storage supported1TB-
Rear screen size1.76in2in
Front screen sizeNo0.96in
Field of view140°166°
Sensor1/2.8" CMOS1/2.0" BSI CMOS
Pixels12MP48MP
ApertureF2.3F2.8
Focal length15mm-
Video zoom2x-
Color Depth8bit8bit
Video bite rate50Mbps-
360-degree videoNoNo
4K video30fps60fps
2.7K video60fps120fps
1080p video30fps60fps
Maximum slow motion2x at 2.7k16x
StabilizationHypersmooth in Quik ApplicationEIS 4.0 & SuperSmooth
Horizon lockNo-
Video formatH.264 (MP4)H.264 (MP4)
Timelapse mode-Yes
Timeshift mode-Yes
Loop recording mode-Yes
Photo burst modeYesYes
RAW format supportedYesYes
Microphones2-
Noise reduction-Yes
Audio input-Akaso external mic
Wifi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac5G
BluetoothBLE 5.2-
USBUSB-CType-C USB
GPS integratedNo-
Voice commandsYesYes
Remote control-Included