Insta360 Ace Pro 2 vs Akaso Brave 8 Lite

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Overview of the Insta360 Ace Pro 2

Insta360 Ace Pro 2☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★Insta360 Ace Pro 2
Insta360's latest flagship action camera: 8K video and a flipscreen
Insta360 is currently the only manufacturer offering 8k cameras and the Ace Pro 2 is their most recent and capable action camera. The Ace Pro 2 is overall a great action camera which also has the particularity of featuring a flip screen, which some might find handy for filming themselves, just like it's predecessor, the Insta360 Ace Pro.
  • Pros
  • Great image stabilization
  • 8x Slomo video
  • Good low light performance
  • Weather proof
  • Cons
  • Limitation in 8K mode
  • Overheating in 8K mode

Overview of the Akaso Brave 8 Lite

Akaso Brave 8 Lite☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★Akaso Brave 8 Lite
Akaso's 2024 budget action camera: 4K HDR video
The Akaso Brave 8 Lite offers a very decent action camera experience at less than half the cost of a GoPro. As a budget action camera, there are indeed some limitations like subpar image stabilization and poor low light performance, but it will suit most people's needs at an affordable pricepoint.
  • Pros
  • Great value for money
  • Lightweight
  • HDR video
  • Cons
  • Low light video
  • Fragile build
  • Lacking image stabilization

Comparison of the Ace Pro 2 vs the Brave 8 Lite

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Video performance

The Ace Pro 2 and the Brave 8 Lite both offer HDR video. Both cameras feature slomo video. The two cameras have image stabilization.
Insta360 Ace Pro 2
Akaso Brave 8 Lite
8K video at 30fps
Max resolution
4K video at 60fps
4K 60fps
HDR video
4k 30fps
8x at 1080p
Maximum slow motion
8x
Flowstate
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 Ace Pro 2 offers a slightly better battery capacity. Both cameras have removable batteries.
Insta360 Ace Pro 2
Akaso Brave 8 Lite
1800mAh
Battery capacity
1550mAh
Removable
Removable battery
Removable
100min at 4K30fps HDR and 180min at 1080p24fps
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 Ace Pro 2 and the Brave 8 Lite support SD cards.
Insta360 Ace Pro 2
Akaso Brave 8 Lite
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 Brave 8 Lite is a slightly smaller camera. The Brave 8 Lite is a lot lighter than the Ace Pro 2.
Insta360 Ace Pro 2
Akaso Brave 8 Lite
2.83in x 2.06in x 1.5in / 71.9mm x 52.2mm x 38mm
Dimensions
1.38in x 2.56in x 1.77in / 35mm x 65mm x 45mm
6.25oz / 177.2g
Weight
4.02oz / 114g
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 Ace Pro 2 offers a slightly better waterproof rating. The Ace Pro 2 is a lot more waterproof when using a diving case.
Insta360 Ace Pro 2
Akaso Brave 8 Lite
39ft / 12m
Waterproof
33ft / 10m
197ft / 60m
Waterproof with diving case
131ft / 40m
-4°F / -20°C
Min operating temperature
Feature missing
113°F / 45°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 Ace Pro 2 features a much higher resolution. The field of view of the Brave 8 Lite is a little better than the Ace Pro 2's.
Insta360 Ace Pro 2
Akaso Brave 8 Lite
50MP
Pixels
20MP
157°
Field of view
166°
180Mbps
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

Insta360 Ace Pro 2
Akaso Brave 8 Lite
100-6400
ISO range
Feature missing
+/-4
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.

Insta360 Ace Pro 2 versus Akaso Brave 8 Lite specifications

NameInsta360 Ace Pro 2Akaso Brave 8 Lite
Year of release20242024
Width2.83in / 71.9mm1.38in / 35mm
Height2.06in / 52.2mm2.56in / 65mm
Depth1.5in / 38mm1.77in / 45mm
Weight6.25oz / 177.2g4.02oz / 114g
Waterproof39ft / 12m33ft / 10m
Waterproof with diving case197ft / 60m131ft / 40m
Min operating temperature-4°F / -20°C-
Max operating temperature113°F / 45°C-
Battery capacity1800mAh1550mAh
Removable batteryYesYes
Battery life100min at 4K30fps HDR
180min at 1080p24fps

90min for 4k 60fps
Charging time47min (30W)
75min (5V/3A)
-
Storage formatmicroSDmicroSDXC
Storage rating requiredV30 or UHS-3UHS-3
Maximun storage supported1TB-
Rear screen size2.4in2in
Front screen sizeYes0.96in
Field of view157°166°
Sensor1/1.3"1/2.3" CMOS
Pixels50MP20MP
ApertureF2.6F2.8
Focal length13mm-
ISO range100-6400-
Video zoom4x5x
Color Depth8bit8bit
Video bite rate180Mbps-
Exposure Compensation+/-4-
360-degree videoNoNo
8K video30fps-
4K video120fps60fps
2.7K video120fps-
1440p video60fps-
1080p video240fps60fps
Slow motion at 4K4x-
Maximum slow motion8x at 1080p8x
HDR video4K 60fps4k 30fps
StabilizationFlowstateEIS 4.0 & SuperSmooth
Horizon lockYes-
Video formatH.265 (HEVC)H.264 (MP4)
Timelapse modeYesYes
Starlapse modeYes-
Timeshift modeYesYes
Loop recording modeYesYes
Photo burst modeYesYes
RAW format supportedYesYes
Microphones3-
Stereo audioYes-
Noise reductionYesYes
Audio formataac-
Audio input-Akaso external mic
Audio bluetooth supportBluetooth headsets-
Wifi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac5G
BluetoothBLE 5.2-
USBUSB-CType-C USB
GPS integratedNo-
GPS pairingiOS Application
Android Application
-
Voice commandsYesYes
Gesture commandsYes-
Remote control-Included