Insta360 Go 3S vs Akaso Brave 8 Lite

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Overview of the Insta360 Go 3S

Insta360 Go 3S☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★Insta360 Go 3S
Insta360's latest wearable camera: 4K video in a tiny package
The Go 3S is an amazing pocket action camera offering of 4K video in a very small package. With the ActionPod pairing, it becomes a more traditional action camera with extended battery life and a flip screen.
  • Pros
  • Tiny footprint
  • 4K video
  • Modular design with ActionPod
  • Cons
  • Not waterproof with ActionPod
  • Storage not extendable with SD cards

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 Go 3S vs the Brave 8 Lite

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Video performance

Only the Brave 8 Lite offers HDR video. Both cameras feature slomo video. The two cameras have image stabilization.
Insta360 Go 3S
Akaso Brave 8 Lite
4K video at 30fps
Max resolution
4K video at 60fps
HDR video unsupported
HDR video
4k 30fps
6x 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 Brave 8 Lite offers a much larger battery capacity. The Brave 8 Lite has a removable battery whereas the Go 3S's battery is not removable
Insta360 Go 3S
Akaso Brave 8 Lite
310mAh
Battery capacity
1550mAh
Removable
Removable battery
Removable
38min at 1080p
Battery life
90min for 4k 60fps
1270mAh
Battery extension capacity
Feature missing
140min at 1080p
Battery extension run time
Feature missing
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

Only the Go 3S features built-in storage. Only the Brave 8 Lite supports SD cards, the Go 3S is therefore limited to it's built-in storage.
Insta360 Go 3S
Akaso Brave 8 Lite
64GB or 128GB
Built-in storage
No built-in storage
Storage not extendable
Storage format
microSDXC
128GB
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 Go 3S is a lot more compact than the Brave 8 Lite. The Go 3S is a lot lighter than the Brave 8 Lite.
Insta360 Go 3S
Akaso Brave 8 Lite
1.01in x 2.14in x 0.98in / 25.6mm x 54.4mm x 24.8mm
Dimensions
1.38in x 2.56in x 1.77in / 35mm x 65mm x 45mm
1.38oz / 39.1g
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

Both the Go 3S and the Brave 8 Lite are waterproof to 33ft / 10m. The Go 3S is a lot more waterproof when using a diving case.
Insta360 Go 3S
Akaso Brave 8 Lite
33ft / 10m
Waterproof
33ft / 10m
197ft / 60m
Waterproof with diving case
131ft / 40m
-4°F / -20°C
Min operating temperature
Feature missing
104°F / 40°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 Lite offers a slightly higher resolution. With 166°, the Brave 8 Lite features a much wider field of view than the Go 3S.
Insta360 Go 3S
Akaso Brave 8 Lite
12MP
Pixels
20MP
134°
Field of view
166°
120Mbps
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 Go 3S
Akaso Brave 8 Lite
100-3200
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 Go 3S versus Akaso Brave 8 Lite specifications

NameInsta360 Go 3SAkaso Brave 8 Lite
Year of release20242024
Width1.01in / 25.6mm1.38in / 35mm
Height2.14in / 54.4mm2.56in / 65mm
Depth0.98in / 24.8mm1.77in / 45mm
Weight1.38oz / 39.1g4.02oz / 114g
Waterproof33ft / 10m33ft / 10m
Waterproof with diving case197ft / 60m131ft / 40m
Min operating temperature-4°F / -20°C-
Max operating temperature104°F / 40°C-
Battery capacity310mAh1550mAh
Removable batteryNoYes
Battery life38min at 1080p90min for 4k 60fps
Battery extension capacity1270mAh-
Battery extension run time140min at 1080p-
Battery extension charging time65min-
Battery extension weight3.4oz / 96.3g-
Built-in storage64GB
128GB
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Storage format-microSDXC
Storage rating required-UHS-3
Maximun storage supported128GB-
Rear screen sizeWith Action Pod2in
Front screen sizeWith Action Pod0.96in
Field of view134°166°
Sensor1/2.3"1/2.3" CMOS
Pixels12MP20MP
ApertureF2.8F2.8
Focal length16mm-
ISO range100-3200-
Video zoom-5x
Color Depth8bit8bit
Video bite rate120Mbps-
Exposure Compensation+/-4-
360-degree videoNoNo
4K video30fps60fps
2.7K video30fps-
1440p video50fps-
1080p video50fps60fps
Maximum slow motion6x at 1080p8x
HDR video-4k 30fps
StabilizationFlowstateEIS 4.0 & SuperSmooth
Video formatH.264 (MP4)H.264 (MP4)
Live streamingNo-
Timelapse modeYesYes
Starlapse modeYes-
Timeshift modeYesYes
Loop recording modeYesYes
Photo burst modeNoYes
RAW format supportedYesYes
Microphones2-
Stereo audioYes-
Noise reductionYesYes
Audio formataac-
Audio input-Akaso external mic
Wifi802.11a/n/ac5G
BluetoothBLE 5.0-
USBType-C USB2.0Type-C USB
GPS integratedNo-
GPS pairingGarmin device
Apple Watch
-
Voice commandsYesYes
Gesture commandsYes-
Remote control-Included