Insta360 One X2 vs Akaso Brave 4 Pro

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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

Overview of the Akaso Brave 4 Pro

Akaso Brave 4 Pro☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★Akaso Brave 4 Pro
Akaso's 2022 entry level budget action camera
The Brave 4 is Akaso's most recent extra cheap action camera. It is a successor to the Akaso EK7000 Pro and it's main new feature is the front facing screen. Although performance is average, it is a great pick for beginners or a tight budget.
  • Pros
  • Dual screen
  • Great value for money
  • Lots of accessories included
  • Cons
  • Poor low light footage
  • Short battery life
  • Average audio
  • Not waterproof without case

Comparison of the X2 vs the Brave 4 Pro

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Video performance

Only the X2 offers HDR video. Both cameras feature slomo video. The two cameras have image stabilization.
Insta360 One X2
Akaso Brave 4 Pro
5.7K 360 video at 30fps
Max 360° resolution
Feature missing
4K video at 30fps
Max resolution
4K video at 30fps
5.7K25fps 360°
HDR video
HDR video unsupported
4x at 1080p
Maximum slow motion
2x
FlowState
Stabilization
EIS 2.0
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.
Insta360 One X2
Akaso Brave 4 Pro
1630mAh
Battery capacity
1350mAh
Removable
Removable battery
Removable
80min 5.7K30fps 360°
Battery life
90min for 4k 30fps
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 X2 and the Brave 4 Pro support SD cards.
Insta360 One X2
Akaso Brave 4 Pro
No built-in storage
Built-in storage
No built-in storage
microSD
Storage format
microSD
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 4 Pro is a lot more compact than the X2.
Insta360 One X2
Akaso Brave 4 Pro
1.81in x 4.45in x 1.18in / 46mm x 113mm x 30mm
Dimensions
1.26in x 2.24in x 0.94in / 32mm x 57mm x 24mm
5.26oz / 149g
Weight
Feature missing
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

Insta360 One X2
Akaso Brave 4 Pro
16ft / 5m
Waterproof
Feature missing
Feature missing
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 X2 and the Brave 4 Pro both feature a similar resolution. The field of view of the Brave 4 Pro is a little better than the X2's.
Insta360 One X2
Akaso Brave 4 Pro
18MP
Pixels
20MP
155°
Field of view
170°
100Mbps
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 One X2
Akaso Brave 4 Pro
Feature missing
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 One X2 versus Akaso Brave 4 Pro specifications

NameInsta360 One X2Akaso Brave 4 Pro
Year of release20202022
Width1.81in / 46mm1.26in / 32mm
Height4.45in / 113mm2.24in / 57mm
Depth1.18in / 30mm0.94in / 24mm
Weight5.26oz / 149g-
Waterproof16ft / 5m-
Waterproof with diving case-131ft / 40m
Min operating temperature-4°F / -20°C-
Max operating temperature104°F / 40°C-
Battery capacity1630mAh1350mAh
Removable batteryYesYes
Battery life80min 5.7K30fps 360°90min for 4k 30fps
Charging time85min-
Storage formatmicroSDmicroSD
Storage rating requiredV30 or UHS-3UHS-3
Maximun storage supported1TB-
Rear screen size1in2in
Front screen size-1.5in
Field of view155°170°
Sensor1/2.3"CMOS
Pixels18MP20MP
ApertureF2.0F2.0
Color Depth8bit8bit
Video bite rate100Mbps-
Exposure Compensation+/-4-
360-degree videoYesNo
5.7K 360 video30fps-
4K 360 video50fps-
3K 360 video100fps-
360 video formatINSV-
4K video30fps30fps
2.7K video60fps30fps
1080p video60fps120fps
Slow motion at 4K4-
Maximum slow motion4x at 1080p2x
HDR video5.7K25fps 360°-
StabilizationFlowStateEIS 2.0
Horizon lockYes-
Video formatH.265 (HEVC)H.264 (MP4)
Live streamingYes-
Webcam modeYes-
Timelapse modeYesYes
Starlapse modeYes-
Timeshift modeYesYes
Loop recording modeYesYes
Subject trackingYes-
Photo burst modeYesYes
RAW format supportedYesYes
Microphones4-
Stereo audioYes-
Noise reductionYes-
Audio formataac-
Audio input-Akaso external mic
Wifi802.11 a/b/g/n/acYes
BluetoothBLE 4.2-
USBType-C USBType-C USB
GPS integratedNo-
GPS pairingiOS Application
Android Application
-
Voice commandsYes-
Gesture commandsNo-
Remote control-Included