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AKASO Brave 4 Review | 96 Data compared

Avg. price:~£90Video resolution:4KBattery life:90 minWaterproof depth:0 mElectronic image stabilization:yesMaximum 4K frame rate:24 fps

AKASO Brave 4 Review: Compare 96 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Action cameras category and whether it is worth buying.

6.6

Overall score

Score
6.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the action camera's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best action cameras on the market.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 69% of models
Score components

80%

5.9

Technical score

20%

9.2

User score

â–²Better than 69% of action-cameras
5.9

Technical score

Technical score
5.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Action cameras category across these key areas: Video, Photo, Display & Design, Connectivity & Audio, Battery, Ruggedness & Storage.
When it matters
When you want to compare action cameras based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 58% of models
Score components

30%

5.8

Video

22%

6.9

Photo

14%

4.5

Ruggedness & Storage

13%

4.9

Battery

11%

6.4

Connectivity & Audio

10%

6.6

Display & Design

â–²Better than 58% of action-cameras
9.2

User score

User score
9.2/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the action camera.
When it matters
When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
Score distribution
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★ Better than 91% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on 38,427 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
★Better than 91% of action-cameras
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Technical Specifications of action camera AKASO Brave 4

Technical score
Technical score
5.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Action cameras category across these key areas: Video, Photo, Display & Design, Connectivity & Audio, Battery, Ruggedness & Storage.
When it matters
When you want to compare action cameras based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 58% of models
Score components:

30%

5.8

Video

22%

6.9

Photo

14%

4.5

Ruggedness & Storage

13%

4.9

Battery

11%

6.4

Connectivity & Audio

10%

6.6

Display & Design

5.9
User score
User score
9.2/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the action camera.
When it matters
When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 91% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on 38,427 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
9.2
Popularity
Popularity
10.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the action camera.
When it matters
When you want to see which action cameras attract the most buyer attention and review activity.
Score distribution
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★ Better than 92% of models
Popularity:
AKASO Brave 4 has a popularity score of 10 points, which is higher than 92.2% of action cameras.
10
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
7.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the action camera's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you want to know how much overall quality you get for the price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 78% of models
Score components:

60%

6.6

Overall score

40%

10

Price

7.6
Video resolution
4K
Video resolution
4K
â–² Better than 36% of models
This action camera records video at 4K, which is higher than that of 36.1% of action cameras.
Maximum 4K frame rate
24 fps
Maximum 4K frame rate
24 fps
â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
Market range: <0 fps – >120 fps
This action camera has a maximum 4K frame rate of 24 fps, which is lower than that of 58.9% of action cameras and equal to that of 3.8% of action cameras.
Maximum 1080p frame rate
60 fps
Maximum 1080p frame rate
60 fps
â–¼ Worse than 42% of models
Market range: <30 fps – >240 fps
This action camera has a maximum 1080p frame rate of 60 fps, which is higher than that of 23.8% of action cameras and equal to that of 33.8% of action cameras.
Video bitrate
?
Video codecs
H.264
Video codecs
H.264
â–¼ Worse than 33% of models
This action camera supports the following video codecs: H.264. Its codec support is more advanced than that of 2.4% of action cameras.
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Main camera megapixels
20 MP
Main camera megapixels
20 MP
â–² Better than 71% of models
Market range: <8 MP – >48 MP
This action camera has a main camera resolution of 20 MP, which is higher than that of 71% of action cameras and equal to that of 11.2% of action cameras.
Sensor size
?
Main camera aperture
f/2 f
Main camera aperture
f/2
â–² Better than 77% of models
This action camera has a main camera aperture of f/2, which is wider than that of 77.1% of action cameras and equal to that of 16.7% of action cameras.
Photo resolution
?
Field of view
170 °
Field of view
170 °
â–² Better than 45% of models
Market range: <128 ° – >360 °
This action camera has a field of view of 170 °, which is wider than that of 44.9% of action cameras.
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Built-in display
yes
Built-in display
yes
â–² Better than 28% of models
This action camera has a display. This feature is present on 71.9% of action cameras.
Screen size
?
Touchscreen
no
Touchscreen
no
â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
This action camera does not include a touchscreen. 57.9% of action cameras support touchscreen input.
Secondary screen
?
Secondary screen resolution
?
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Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
â–² Better than 7% of models
This action camera supports Wi-Fi connectivity. This feature is present on 92.5% of action cameras.
Wi-Fi version
?
Bluetooth version
N/A
GPS
no
GPS
no
â–¼ Worse than 14% of models
This action camera does not support GPS. 13.9% of action cameras include GPS functionality.
USB Type-C
no
USB Type-C
no
â–¼ Worse than 42% of models
This action camera does not include USB Type-C. 42.2% of action cameras use USB-C.
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Battery life
90 min
Battery life
90 min
â–¼ Worse than 47% of models
Market range: <60 min – >162 min
This action camera runs for 90 min per charge, which is longer than the battery life of 33.5% of action cameras and equal to the battery life of 19.5% of action cameras.
Battery power
1,050 mAh
Battery power
1,050 mAh
â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
Market range: <700 mAh – >1.9k mAh
This action camera has a battery capacity of 1,050 mAh, which is lower than that of 61.9% of action cameras and equal to that of 11.9% of action cameras.
Charging time
2 h
Charging time
2 h
â–² Better than 41% of models
Market range: <0.95 h – >3.5 h
This action camera charges in 2 h, which is shorter than the charging time of 41.5% of action cameras and equal to the charging time of 27% of action cameras.
Fast charging
no
Fast charging
no
â–¼ Worse than 19% of models
This action camera does not support fast charging. 18.8% of action cameras support fast charging.
Wireless charging
no
Wireless charging
no
â–¼ Worse than 1% of models
This action camera does not support wireless charging. 0.6% of action cameras support wireless charging.
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Waterproof depth
Not waterproof m
Waterproof depth
Not waterproof m
â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
This action camera is not rated for underwater use. 51.8% of cameras have a native waterproof depth rating.
40 with housing/case.
IP rating
?
Maximum operating temperature
50 °C
Maximum operating temperature
50 °C
★ Better than 95% of models
Market range: <35 °C – >45 °C
This action camera has a maximum operating temperature of 50 °C, which is higher than that of 94.9% of action cameras and equal to that of 2.9% of action cameras.
Minimum operating temperature
-12 °C
Minimum operating temperature
-12 °C
â–² Better than 77% of models
Market range: <-20 °C – >0 °C
This action camera has a minimum operating temperature of -12 °C, which is lower than that of 77.3% of action cameras.
External memory slot
yes
External memory slot
yes
â–² Better than 5% of models
This action camera includes an external memory slot. This feature is present on 95.2% of action cameras.
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AKASO Brave 4 vs the average action camera

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  • 0.8 f wider main aperture
    Main camera aperture
    2 f
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    Market range: <2 f – >2.8 f
    This action camera has a lower main camera aperture than the average action camera (2 f vs 2.8 f). The average action camera main camera aperture is 2.8 f.
    2 f vs 2.8 f
  • 8 MP higher main-camera resolution
    Main camera megapixels
    20 MP
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    Market range: <8 MP – >48 MP
    This action camera has a higher main action camera resolution than the average action camera (20 MP vs 12 MP). The average action camera has a resolution of 12 MP.
    20 MP vs 12 MP
  • 10 °C higher max operating temp
    Maximum operating temperature
    50 °C
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <35 °C – >45 °C
    This action camera has a higher maximum operating temperature than the average action camera (50 °C vs 40 °C). The average action camera reaches a maximum operating temperature of 40 °C.
    50 °C vs 40 °C
  • Included remote control
    Remote control
    included
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    This action camera offers better remote control support than the average action camera (included vs accessory).
    included vs accessory
  • 40.9% lighter
    Weight
    60 g
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <53 g – >176.8 g
    This action camera is lighter than the average action camera (60 g vs 101.5 g). The average action camera weighs 101.5 g.
    60 g vs 101.5 g
  • Has HDMI output
    HDMI output
    yes
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This action camera supports HDMI output, the average action camera does not. 43.1% of action cameras support video-out features.
    Built-in Micro HDMI port.
  • Dedicated bike mount
    Dedicated bike mount
    yes
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    This action camera includes a dedicated bike mount, the average action camera does not. 22.8% of action cameras include a dedicated bike mount.
  • 47.5% more popular
    AKASO Brave 4 is more popular than the average action camera (10 vs 6.8).
    10 vs 6.78
  • 47.5% more popular
    AKASO Brave 4 is more popular than the average action camera (10 vs 6.8).
    10 vs 6.78
  • 14.7% higher user score
    User score
    9.2/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the action camera.
    When it matters
    When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
    Score distribution
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    â–¼
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    AKASO Brave 4
    the average action camera
    AKASO Brave 4 has a higher user score than the average action camera (9.17 vs 8.000).
    9.17 vs 8
  • 2.78x cheaper
    AKASO Brave 4 is cheaper than the average action camera (£90 vs £250).
    £90 vs £250
  • 0.8 f wider main aperture
    Main camera aperture
    2 f
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    Market range: <2 f – >2.8 f
    This action camera has a lower main camera aperture than the average action camera (2 f vs 2.8 f). The average action camera main camera aperture is 2.8 f.
    2 f vs 2.8 f
  • 8 MP higher main-camera resolution
    Main camera megapixels
    20 MP
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    Market range: <8 MP – >48 MP
    This action camera has a higher main action camera resolution than the average action camera (20 MP vs 12 MP). The average action camera has a resolution of 12 MP.
    20 MP vs 12 MP
  • 40.9% lighter
    Weight
    60 g
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <53 g – >176.8 g
    This action camera is lighter than the average action camera (60 g vs 101.5 g). The average action camera weighs 101.5 g.
    60 g vs 101.5 g
  • 3.2 mm shorter
    Height
    41.8 mm
    â–² Better than 72% of models
    Market range: <40.5 mm – >124.5 mm
    This action camera is shorter than the average action camera (41.8 mm vs 45 mm). The average action camera has a height of 45 mm.
    41.8 mm vs 45 mm
  • Included remote control
    Remote control
    included
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    This action camera offers better remote control support than the average action camera (included vs accessory).
    included vs accessory
  • Has HDMI output
    HDMI output
    yes
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This action camera supports HDMI output, the average action camera does not. 43.1% of action cameras support video-out features.
    Built-in Micro HDMI port.
  • 10 °C higher max operating temp
    Maximum operating temperature
    50 °C
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <35 °C – >45 °C
    This action camera has a higher maximum operating temperature than the average action camera (50 °C vs 40 °C). The average action camera reaches a maximum operating temperature of 40 °C.
    50 °C vs 40 °C
  • Dedicated bike mount
    Dedicated bike mount
    yes
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    This action camera includes a dedicated bike mount, the average action camera does not. 22.8% of action cameras include a dedicated bike mount.
  • Lower video resolution
    Video resolution
    4K
    â–² Better than 36% of models
    This action camera records at 4K, a lower video resolution than the average action camera (5.3K).
    4K vs 5.3K
  • No touchscreen
    Touchscreen
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    This action camera does not have a touchscreen, the average action camera does. 57.4% of action cameras support touchscreen input.
  • 1 m shallower waterproof depth
    Waterproof depth
    0 m
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    Market range: <0 m – >11 m
    This action camera has a lower waterproof depth rating than the average action camera (0 m vs 1 m). The average action camera has a waterproof depth rating of 1 m.
    40 with housing/case.
    0 m vs 1 m
  • 150 mAh less battery capacity
    Battery life
    1,050 mAh min
    â–¼ Worse than 47% of models
    Market range: <60 min – >162 min
    This action camera has a lower battery capacity than the average action camera (1050 mAh vs 1200 mAh). The average action camera has a battery capacity of 1200 mAh.
    1,050 mAh vs 1,200 mAh
  • 6 fps lower 4K frame rate
    Maximum 4K frame rate
    24 fps
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    Market range: <0 fps – >120 fps
    This action camera has a lower 4K frame rate than the average action camera (24 fps vs 30 fps). The average action camera reaches 30 fps at 4K.
    24 fps vs 30 fps
  • 64 GB smaller microSD limit
    Maximum microSD capacity
    64 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
    Market range: <32 GB – >1k GB
    This action camera has a lower maximum microSD capacity than the average action camera (64 GB vs 128 GB). The average action camera supports microSD cards up to 128 GB.
    64 GB vs 128 GB
  • Lower video resolution
    Video resolution
    4K
    â–² Better than 36% of models
    This action camera records at 4K, a lower video resolution than the average action camera (5.3K).
    4K vs 5.3K
  • 6 fps lower 4K frame rate
    Maximum 4K frame rate
    24 fps
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    Market range: <0 fps – >120 fps
    This action camera has a lower 4K frame rate than the average action camera (24 fps vs 30 fps). The average action camera reaches 30 fps at 4K.
    24 fps vs 30 fps
  • No touchscreen
    Touchscreen
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    This action camera does not have a touchscreen, the average action camera does. 57.4% of action cameras support touchscreen input.
  • 150 mAh less battery capacity
    Battery life
    1,050 mAh min
    â–¼ Worse than 47% of models
    Market range: <60 min – >162 min
    This action camera has a lower battery capacity than the average action camera (1050 mAh vs 1200 mAh). The average action camera has a battery capacity of 1200 mAh.
    1,050 mAh vs 1,200 mAh
  • 1 m shallower waterproof depth
    Waterproof depth
    0 m
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    Market range: <0 m – >11 m
    This action camera has a lower waterproof depth rating than the average action camera (0 m vs 1 m). The average action camera has a waterproof depth rating of 1 m.
    40 with housing/case.
    0 m vs 1 m
  • 64 GB smaller microSD limit
    Maximum microSD capacity
    64 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
    Market range: <32 GB – >1k GB
    This action camera has a lower maximum microSD capacity than the average action camera (64 GB vs 128 GB). The average action camera supports microSD cards up to 128 GB.
    64 GB vs 128 GB

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rtings.com
18/08/2021
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28/01/2026
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16/09/2019
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06/11/2023
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18/01/2026
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Third-party reviews

Based on 38,427 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: July 2026 · How we calculate this
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What we like about AKASO Brave 4

  • Excellent value for money, serving as a highly affordable entry-level alternative to a GoPro.
  • Comes with a very generous, comprehensive accessories kit including mounts, a remote control, and a waterproof case.
  • Simple, straightforward interface that makes the device very easy to use and operate.
  • Lightweight, compact, and highly portable design that is easy to pack and travel with.
  • Decent battery life for its class, often including two separate batteries in the box.
  • Good overall video and image quality for daytime outdoor activities considering its budget price point.
  • Effective Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS) that successfully smooths out camera shake during standard movement.

What we don't like about AKASO Brave 4

  • Does not record true native 4K video, relying on lower-resolution interpolation instead.
  • Poor performance and noticeable graininess when shooting in low-light environments.
  • The camera housing feels cheaply built, and the device is not waterproof without its external plastic case.
  • Companion mobile application has poor connectivity, a primitive interface, and low ratings on app stores.
  • Audio quality from the built-in single microphone is generally subpar and lacks depth.
  • Colors appear less vibrant and dynamic when directly compared to high-end action camera brands.

Verdict

The AKASO Brave 4 is a budget-friendly action camera equipped with a 1/2.9-inch CMOS sensor that captures 20MP JPEG photos and recorded video up to 4K resolution at 24fps, 2K at 30fps, or 1080p at 60fps. Its primary characteristics include a fixed 2-inch non-touch IPS screen, adjustable viewing angles (170°, 140°, 110°, and 70°), 5x digital zoom, and built-in 2.4GHz Wi-Fi and micro-HDMI connectivity. Main pros include its highly affordable price point, built-in smart gyroscope electronic image stabilization (EIS) for smooth footage, an extensive included accessory kit, and a protective housing that grants underwater waterproofing down to 40 meters (131 feet). However, main cons involve its lack of true 4K resolution (relying instead on an interpolated 2880×2160 pixel output), poor video performance in low-light environments, an inability to use image stabilization simultaneously with custom viewing angles, and a lack of direct live streaming capabilities.

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