Two-minute review
The Akaso Brave 8 Lite is a stripped-back version of the Brave 8.
The Lite version has a smaller resolution, a slightly smaller sensor, and inferior slow-motion capabilities.
The body measures 2.5 x 1.75 x 1.4 inches / 64 x 45 x 35mm.
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The small body results in a very light overall weight of 4oz / 114g (including battery).
Unfortunately, the hatches are of plastic construction, and they’re very flimsy.
The front of the unit is taken up by the lens and front-facing screen.
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It also lacks touchscreen functionality.
For comparison, the GoPro Hero 12 has a 2.27-inch screen, which provides a much more pleasing experience.
Its 4K video footage looks pretty good when captured in ideal lighting conditions.
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Colors are vividly and accurately reproduced, although images are unnecessarily high in contrast.
This is not a camera that’s made for filming in low-light conditions.
Footage can be sped up by up to 30 times, which allows for a flexible level of creativity.
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The Akaso app is far easier to use than the on-board interface.
Should I buy the Akaso Brave 8 Lite?
The rubber case helps, but you still can’t escape the cheap materials.
You want incredible low-light performanceThe small sensor size results in pretty poor results when the light begins to drop.
Flagship alternatives with 1-inch sensors outperform this Lite version.
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