AKASO

Brave 8

Name: AKASO Brave 8
Brand: AKASO

AKASO Brave 8 Action camera specs, 1/2-inch sensor, $289 launch price. Video, stabilization, battery and more.

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Launch price $289

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1/2-inch sensor
Electronic stabilization
Waterproof to 10 m
90 min rated runtime
114.8 g

Video modes

1010-bit (no badge: 8-bit; unstated bit depth counts as 8-bit)
LLog
HDRHDR
SStabilized
HL360° horizon lock
cropCropped
Recording limit (minutes)
fwAdded by a firmware update
?Not stated, e.g. S? (stabilization not stated)

Flat video
Resolution	25 fps	30 fps	50 fps	60 fps	75 fps	90 fps	100 fps	120 fps	150 fps	180 fps	200 fps
4K 16:9	4K 16:9 · 25 fps Bit depth 8-bit (bit depth not stated; assumed) Log Not stated HDR Not stated Stabilization Yes 360° horizon lock Not stated Crop None Recording limit Not stated Manual lists NTSC/PAL sets; codec H.264 (default) or H.265 selectable; bitrate only as High/Medium/Low Source: akasotech.com/imageApi/support//user_manual_pictures/Brave%208/brave8en.pdf	4K 16:9 · 30 fps Bit depth 8-bit (bit depth not stated; assumed) Log Not stated HDR Not stated Stabilization Yes 360° horizon lock Not stated Crop None Recording limit Not stated Manual lists NTSC/PAL sets; codec H.264 (default) or H.265 selectable; bitrate only as High/Medium/Low Source: akasotech.com/imageApi/support//user_manual_pictures/Brave%208/brave8en.pdf	4K 16:9 · 50 fps Bit depth 8-bit (bit depth not stated; assumed) Log Not stated HDR Not stated Stabilization Yes 360° horizon lock Not stated Crop None Recording limit Not stated Manual lists NTSC/PAL sets; codec H.264 (default) or H.265 selectable; bitrate only as High/Medium/Low Source: akasotech.com/imageApi/support//user_manual_pictures/Brave%208/brave8en.pdf	4K 16:9 · 60 fps Bit depth 8-bit (bit depth not stated; assumed) Log Not stated HDR Not stated Stabilization Yes 360° horizon lock Not stated Crop None Recording limit Not stated Manual lists NTSC/PAL sets; codec H.264 (default) or H.265 selectable; bitrate only as High/Medium/Low Source: akasotech.com/imageApi/support//user_manual_pictures/Brave%208/brave8en.pdf
4K 4:3	4K 4:3 · 25 fps Bit depth 8-bit (bit depth not stated; assumed) Log Not stated HDR Not stated Stabilization Yes 360° horizon lock Not stated Crop None Recording limit Not stated Manual lists NTSC/PAL sets; codec H.264 (default) or H.265 selectable; bitrate only as High/Medium/Low Source: akasotech.com/imageApi/support//user_manual_pictures/Brave%208/brave8en.pdf	4K 4:3 · 30 fps Bit depth 8-bit (bit depth not stated; assumed) Log Not stated HDR Not stated Stabilization Yes 360° horizon lock Not stated Crop None Recording limit Not stated Manual lists NTSC/PAL sets; codec H.264 (default) or H.265 selectable; bitrate only as High/Medium/Low Source: akasotech.com/imageApi/support//user_manual_pictures/Brave%208/brave8en.pdf
2.7K 16:9	2.7K 16:9 · 25 fps Bit depth 8-bit (bit depth not stated; assumed) Log Not stated HDR Not stated Stabilization Yes 360° horizon lock Not stated Crop None Recording limit Not stated Manual lists NTSC/PAL sets; codec H.264 (default) or H.265 selectable; bitrate only as High/Medium/Low Source: akasotech.com/imageApi/support//user_manual_pictures/Brave%208/brave8en.pdf	2.7K 16:9 · 30 fps Bit depth 8-bit (bit depth not stated; assumed) Log Not stated HDR Not stated Stabilization Yes 360° horizon lock Not stated Crop None Recording limit Not stated Manual lists NTSC/PAL sets; codec H.264 (default) or H.265 selectable; bitrate only as High/Medium/Low Source: akasotech.com/imageApi/support//user_manual_pictures/Brave%208/brave8en.pdf	2.7K 16:9 · 50 fps Bit depth 8-bit (bit depth not stated; assumed) Log Not stated HDR Not stated Stabilization Yes 360° horizon lock Not stated Crop None Recording limit Not stated Manual lists NTSC/PAL sets; codec H.264 (default) or H.265 selectable; bitrate only as High/Medium/Low Source: akasotech.com/imageApi/support//user_manual_pictures/Brave%208/brave8en.pdf	2.7K 16:9 · 60 fps Bit depth 8-bit (bit depth not stated; assumed) Log Not stated HDR Not stated Stabilization Yes 360° horizon lock Not stated Crop None Recording limit Not stated Manual lists NTSC/PAL sets; codec H.264 (default) or H.265 selectable; bitrate only as High/Medium/Low Source: akasotech.com/imageApi/support//user_manual_pictures/Brave%208/brave8en.pdf	2.7K 16:9 · 75 fps Bit depth 8-bit (bit depth not stated; assumed) Log Not stated HDR Not stated Stabilization Yes 360° horizon lock Not stated Crop None Recording limit Not stated Manual lists NTSC/PAL sets; codec H.264 (default) or H.265 selectable; bitrate only as High/Medium/Low Source: akasotech.com/imageApi/support//user_manual_pictures/Brave%208/brave8en.pdf	2.7K 16:9 · 90 fps Bit depth 8-bit (bit depth not stated; assumed) Log Not stated HDR Not stated Stabilization Yes 360° horizon lock Not stated Crop None Recording limit Not stated Manual lists NTSC/PAL sets; codec H.264 (default) or H.265 selectable; bitrate only as High/Medium/Low Source: akasotech.com/imageApi/support//user_manual_pictures/Brave%208/brave8en.pdf	2.7K 16:9 · 100 fps Bit depth 8-bit (bit depth not stated; assumed) Log Not stated HDR Not stated Stabilization Yes 360° horizon lock Not stated Crop None Recording limit Not stated Manual lists NTSC/PAL sets; codec H.264 (default) or H.265 selectable; bitrate only as High/Medium/Low Source: akasotech.com/imageApi/support//user_manual_pictures/Brave%208/brave8en.pdf	2.7K 16:9 · 120 fps Bit depth 8-bit (bit depth not stated; assumed) Log Not stated HDR Not stated Stabilization Yes 360° horizon lock Not stated Crop None Recording limit Not stated Manual lists NTSC/PAL sets; codec H.264 (default) or H.265 selectable; bitrate only as High/Medium/Low Source: akasotech.com/imageApi/support//user_manual_pictures/Brave%208/brave8en.pdf
2.7K 4:3	2.7K 4:3 · 25 fps Bit depth 8-bit (bit depth not stated; assumed) Log Not stated HDR Not stated Stabilization Yes 360° horizon lock Not stated Crop None Recording limit Not stated Manual lists NTSC/PAL sets; codec H.264 (default) or H.265 selectable; bitrate only as High/Medium/Low Source: akasotech.com/imageApi/support//user_manual_pictures/Brave%208/brave8en.pdf	2.7K 4:3 · 30 fps Bit depth 8-bit (bit depth not stated; assumed) Log Not stated HDR Not stated Stabilization Yes 360° horizon lock Not stated Crop None Recording limit Not stated Manual lists NTSC/PAL sets; codec H.264 (default) or H.265 selectable; bitrate only as High/Medium/Low Source: akasotech.com/imageApi/support//user_manual_pictures/Brave%208/brave8en.pdf	2.7K 4:3 · 50 fps Bit depth 8-bit (bit depth not stated; assumed) Log Not stated HDR Not stated Stabilization Yes 360° horizon lock Not stated Crop None Recording limit Not stated Manual lists NTSC/PAL sets; codec H.264 (default) or H.265 selectable; bitrate only as High/Medium/Low Source: akasotech.com/imageApi/support//user_manual_pictures/Brave%208/brave8en.pdf	2.7K 4:3 · 60 fps Bit depth 8-bit (bit depth not stated; assumed) Log Not stated HDR Not stated Stabilization Yes 360° horizon lock Not stated Crop None Recording limit Not stated Manual lists NTSC/PAL sets; codec H.264 (default) or H.265 selectable; bitrate only as High/Medium/Low Source: akasotech.com/imageApi/support//user_manual_pictures/Brave%208/brave8en.pdf	2.7K 4:3 · 75 fps Bit depth 8-bit (bit depth not stated; assumed) Log Not stated HDR Not stated Stabilization Yes 360° horizon lock Not stated Crop None Recording limit Not stated Manual lists NTSC/PAL sets; codec H.264 (default) or H.265 selectable; bitrate only as High/Medium/Low Source: akasotech.com/imageApi/support//user_manual_pictures/Brave%208/brave8en.pdf	2.7K 4:3 · 90 fps Bit depth 8-bit (bit depth not stated; assumed) Log Not stated HDR Not stated Stabilization Yes 360° horizon lock Not stated Crop None Recording limit Not stated Manual lists NTSC/PAL sets; codec H.264 (default) or H.265 selectable; bitrate only as High/Medium/Low Source: akasotech.com/imageApi/support//user_manual_pictures/Brave%208/brave8en.pdf
1440p 4:3	1440p 4:3 · 25 fps Bit depth 8-bit (bit depth not stated; assumed) Log Not stated HDR Not stated Stabilization Yes 360° horizon lock Not stated Crop None Recording limit Not stated Manual lists NTSC/PAL sets; codec H.264 (default) or H.265 selectable; bitrate only as High/Medium/Low; manual lists as '1440P' without aspect Source: akasotech.com/imageApi/support//user_manual_pictures/Brave%208/brave8en.pdf	1440p 4:3 · 30 fps Bit depth 8-bit (bit depth not stated; assumed) Log Not stated HDR Not stated Stabilization Yes 360° horizon lock Not stated Crop None Recording limit Not stated Manual lists NTSC/PAL sets; codec H.264 (default) or H.265 selectable; bitrate only as High/Medium/Low; manual lists as '1440P' without aspect Source: akasotech.com/imageApi/support//user_manual_pictures/Brave%208/brave8en.pdf	1440p 4:3 · 50 fps Bit depth 8-bit (bit depth not stated; assumed) Log Not stated HDR Not stated Stabilization Yes 360° horizon lock Not stated Crop None Recording limit Not stated Manual lists NTSC/PAL sets; codec H.264 (default) or H.265 selectable; bitrate only as High/Medium/Low; manual lists as '1440P' without aspect Source: akasotech.com/imageApi/support//user_manual_pictures/Brave%208/brave8en.pdf	1440p 4:3 · 60 fps Bit depth 8-bit (bit depth not stated; assumed) Log Not stated HDR Not stated Stabilization Yes 360° horizon lock Not stated Crop None Recording limit Not stated Manual lists NTSC/PAL sets; codec H.264 (default) or H.265 selectable; bitrate only as High/Medium/Low; manual lists as '1440P' without aspect Source: akasotech.com/imageApi/support//user_manual_pictures/Brave%208/brave8en.pdf	1440p 4:3 · 75 fps Bit depth 8-bit (bit depth not stated; assumed) Log Not stated HDR Not stated Stabilization Yes 360° horizon lock Not stated Crop None Recording limit Not stated Manual lists NTSC/PAL sets; codec H.264 (default) or H.265 selectable; bitrate only as High/Medium/Low; manual lists as '1440P' without aspect Source: akasotech.com/imageApi/support//user_manual_pictures/Brave%208/brave8en.pdf	1440p 4:3 · 90 fps Bit depth 8-bit (bit depth not stated; assumed) Log Not stated HDR Not stated Stabilization Yes 360° horizon lock Not stated Crop None Recording limit Not stated Manual lists NTSC/PAL sets; codec H.264 (default) or H.265 selectable; bitrate only as High/Medium/Low; manual lists as '1440P' without aspect Source: akasotech.com/imageApi/support//user_manual_pictures/Brave%208/brave8en.pdf	1440p 4:3 · 100 fps Bit depth 8-bit (bit depth not stated; assumed) Log Not stated HDR Not stated Stabilization Yes 360° horizon lock Not stated Crop None Recording limit Not stated Manual lists NTSC/PAL sets; codec H.264 (default) or H.265 selectable; bitrate only as High/Medium/Low; manual lists as '1440P' without aspect Source: akasotech.com/imageApi/support//user_manual_pictures/Brave%208/brave8en.pdf	1440p 4:3 · 120 fps Bit depth 8-bit (bit depth not stated; assumed) Log Not stated HDR Not stated Stabilization Yes 360° horizon lock Not stated Crop None Recording limit Not stated Manual lists NTSC/PAL sets; codec H.264 (default) or H.265 selectable; bitrate only as High/Medium/Low; manual lists as '1440P' without aspect Source: akasotech.com/imageApi/support//user_manual_pictures/Brave%208/brave8en.pdf	1440p 4:3 · 150 fps Bit depth 8-bit (bit depth not stated; assumed) Log Not stated HDR Not stated Stabilization Yes 360° horizon lock Not stated Crop None Recording limit Not stated Manual lists NTSC/PAL sets; codec H.264 (default) or H.265 selectable; bitrate only as High/Medium/Low; manual lists as '1440P' without aspect Source: akasotech.com/imageApi/support//user_manual_pictures/Brave%208/brave8en.pdf	1440p 4:3 · 180 fps Bit depth 8-bit (bit depth not stated; assumed) Log Not stated HDR Not stated Stabilization Yes 360° horizon lock Not stated Crop None Recording limit Not stated Manual lists NTSC/PAL sets; codec H.264 (default) or H.265 selectable; bitrate only as High/Medium/Low; manual lists as '1440P' without aspect Source: akasotech.com/imageApi/support//user_manual_pictures/Brave%208/brave8en.pdf
1080p 16:9	1080p 16:9 · 25 fps Bit depth 8-bit (bit depth not stated; assumed) Log Not stated HDR Not stated Stabilization Yes 360° horizon lock Not stated Crop None Recording limit Not stated Manual lists NTSC/PAL sets; codec H.264 (default) or H.265 selectable; bitrate only as High/Medium/Low; 1080P200 listed in both NTSC and PAL Source: akasotech.com/imageApi/support//user_manual_pictures/Brave%208/brave8en.pdf	1080p 16:9 · 30 fps Bit depth 8-bit (bit depth not stated; assumed) Log Not stated HDR Not stated Stabilization Yes 360° horizon lock Not stated Crop None Recording limit Not stated Manual lists NTSC/PAL sets; codec H.264 (default) or H.265 selectable; bitrate only as High/Medium/Low; 1080P200 listed in both NTSC and PAL Source: akasotech.com/imageApi/support//user_manual_pictures/Brave%208/brave8en.pdf	1080p 16:9 · 50 fps Bit depth 8-bit (bit depth not stated; assumed) Log Not stated HDR Not stated Stabilization Yes 360° horizon lock Not stated Crop None Recording limit Not stated Manual lists NTSC/PAL sets; codec H.264 (default) or H.265 selectable; bitrate only as High/Medium/Low; 1080P200 listed in both NTSC and PAL Source: akasotech.com/imageApi/support//user_manual_pictures/Brave%208/brave8en.pdf	1080p 16:9 · 60 fps Bit depth 8-bit (bit depth not stated; assumed) Log Not stated HDR Not stated Stabilization Yes 360° horizon lock Not stated Crop None Recording limit Not stated Manual lists NTSC/PAL sets; codec H.264 (default) or H.265 selectable; bitrate only as High/Medium/Low; 1080P200 listed in both NTSC and PAL Source: akasotech.com/imageApi/support//user_manual_pictures/Brave%208/brave8en.pdf	1080p 16:9 · 75 fps Bit depth 8-bit (bit depth not stated; assumed) Log Not stated HDR Not stated Stabilization Yes 360° horizon lock Not stated Crop None Recording limit Not stated Manual lists NTSC/PAL sets; codec H.264 (default) or H.265 selectable; bitrate only as High/Medium/Low; 1080P200 listed in both NTSC and PAL Source: akasotech.com/imageApi/support//user_manual_pictures/Brave%208/brave8en.pdf	1080p 16:9 · 90 fps Bit depth 8-bit (bit depth not stated; assumed) Log Not stated HDR Not stated Stabilization Yes 360° horizon lock Not stated Crop None Recording limit Not stated Manual lists NTSC/PAL sets; codec H.264 (default) or H.265 selectable; bitrate only as High/Medium/Low; 1080P200 listed in both NTSC and PAL Source: akasotech.com/imageApi/support//user_manual_pictures/Brave%208/brave8en.pdf	1080p 16:9 · 100 fps Bit depth 8-bit (bit depth not stated; assumed) Log Not stated HDR Not stated Stabilization Yes 360° horizon lock Not stated Crop None Recording limit Not stated Manual lists NTSC/PAL sets; codec H.264 (default) or H.265 selectable; bitrate only as High/Medium/Low; 1080P200 listed in both NTSC and PAL Source: akasotech.com/imageApi/support//user_manual_pictures/Brave%208/brave8en.pdf	1080p 16:9 · 120 fps Bit depth 8-bit (bit depth not stated; assumed) Log Not stated HDR Not stated Stabilization Yes 360° horizon lock Not stated Crop None Recording limit Not stated Manual lists NTSC/PAL sets; codec H.264 (default) or H.265 selectable; bitrate only as High/Medium/Low; 1080P200 listed in both NTSC and PAL Source: akasotech.com/imageApi/support//user_manual_pictures/Brave%208/brave8en.pdf			1080p 16:9 · 200 fps Bit depth 8-bit (bit depth not stated; assumed) Log Not stated HDR Not stated Stabilization Yes 360° horizon lock Not stated Crop None Recording limit Not stated Manual lists NTSC/PAL sets; codec H.264 (default) or H.265 selectable; bitrate only as High/Medium/Low; 1080P200 listed in both NTSC and PAL Source: akasotech.com/imageApi/support//user_manual_pictures/Brave%208/brave8en.pdf

Caveats

SuperSmooth stabilization is not applied in-camera; footage must be downloaded through the AKASO GO app to be stabilized (slow for long recordings).Source
Reviewer found SuperSmooth stabilization clearly behind GoPro/DJI; wind noise poor outdoors.Source
Front and rear screens cannot display at the same time; switching not possible while recording.Source
Camera does not record sound inside the waterproof case; case sold separately.Source
Per-mode stabilization availability not documented in the Brave 8 manual (Brave 8 Lite manual has such a table); unknown which high-fps modes support EIS.Source

Firmware notes

HindSight (15s pre-record) requires upgrading to the latest firmware per manual.Source

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	AKASOBrave 8 (current camera)$289Check price on Amazon	GoProLIT HERO$269.99Check price on Amazon	DJIOsmo Action 3$329Check price on Amazon
Announced	Not stated	2025-09-23	2022-09-14
Sensor size	1/2-inch	1/2.8-inch	1/1.7-inch
Stabilization	Electronic	None	Electronic
Horizon leveling	Not stated	Not stated	360°
Waterproof	10 m	5 m	16 m
Weight	114.8 g	93 g	145 g
Battery runtime	90 min	Not stated	160 min

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Specifications

Overview

Category: Action
Announced: Not stated
Released: Not stated
Status: current
US availability: Not stated
Features: Dual color screens (not simultaneous)
Voice control
AI Face Metering
HindSight pre-record up to 15s (after firmware update)
Distortion correction
Remote control included
Stereo / Vocal Enhancement audio

Sensor & lens

Sensor size: 1/2-inch
Sensor resolution: 48 MP
Lens (equiv.): 16
Aperture: f/2.5
Field of view: Not stated
Built-in ND: Not stated

Video & photo

Video modes: 4K
2.7K
1440p
1080p
Max resolution: 4K603840×2160
10-bit Log up to: None
Uncropped 4K: 4K60
Codecs: H.264
H.265
4:2:2 chroma: Not stated
Max bitrate: Not stated
Photo resolution: 48 MP
RAW photos: JPEG + RAW

Stabilization

Stabilization: Electronic
Horizon lock: Not stated
Horizon leveling: Not stated

Audio

Microphones: Not stated
Mic input: USB-C
Mic input details: USB-C external mic
Direct wireless mic: Not stated
32-bit float audio: Not stated

Build & battery

Waterproof: 10 m
Water and dust rating: Not stated
Drop-proof: Not stated
Weight: 114.8 g
Dimensions: 63x36.5x45
Mount: frame (GoPro-style mounts)
Battery runtime: 90 min
Battery capacity: 1550 mAh
Removable battery: Yes
Charging power: Not stated

Screens & storage

Rear screen: color touchscreen
Front screen: color front screen
Touchscreen: Yes
Memory card: microSD (V30/U3)
Internal storage: Not stated

Connectivity

Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 2.4GHz / 5GHz
Bluetooth: Bluetooth connection (remote)
USB: USB-C
GPS: Not stated
Webcam: Not stated
Livestream: Not stated
HDMI out: Not stated
Timecode: Not stated

Sources

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