Product Review · Action Cameras · #8 Ranked
Akaso Brave 8 Lite
Mid/budget · Reviewed by Drew · amazon.com live, Sept 28 2026
Why it scored a 75
4K60fps video; 48MP photos; 33ft (10m) waterproof caseless / 131ft (40m) with case. Value is the standout at 82; Warranty trails at 55.
What you're getting
- 4K60fps video recording and 48 MP still photos
- Waterproof to 33 ft (10 m) without case, 131 ft (40 m) with case
- 2-in-1 electronic image stabilization system
- Dual 2.0-inch touchscreens (front and rear)
- 166-degree ultra-wide field of view lens
- Roughly 90 minutes of recording per battery
ViperScore breakdown
Should you buy the Akaso Brave 8 Lite?
The Akaso Brave 8 Lite is Akaso's mid-range camera, priced at $199.99 between the sub-$100 V50X and the $300-plus DJI and GoPro models. It adds what the cheaper Akasos lack: 4K60 recording, 48 MP stills, front and rear touchscreens and bare waterproofing to 10 m. It ranks eighth among our ten action cameras and suits someone who wants a step up from entry-level without paying flagship money. The problem is that the step up is small and the price gap to a DJI is not large.
Where it earns its score
- Value is the highest factor at 82. 4K60, dual screens and bare waterproofing for under $200.
- Waterproof without a case. 10 m bare, matching the GoPro HERO13 Black, and 40 m with the case.
- Front and rear screens. Selfie framing that the V50X and EK7000 cannot do.
- 166-degree lens. A wide field of view for POV and helmet footage.
What to know first
- Quality scores 70. Image quality and stabilization trail the DJI cameras by a wide margin.
- Reliability of 77 and Satisfaction of 80. Lower than the cheaper V50X on both counts.
- Warranty is the weakest factor at 55. Standard budget-brand coverage.
- About 90 minutes per battery. Less than half the DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro's runtime.
Our verdict
The Akaso Brave 8 Lite scores 75, Fair Buy, right at our buy line. Buy it if you want 4K60 and dual screens under $200. Honestly, the Akaso V50X (76, $99.99) is the better budget buy, and $120 more gets you the DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro (87), which is worth the stretch.
Akaso V50X
Questions buyers ask
Is the Akaso Brave 8 Lite waterproof without a case?
Yes, to 33 ft (10 m) bare, and to 131 ft (40 m) with the included case.
Does the Akaso Brave 8 Lite shoot 4K60?
Yes. It records 4K at 60 fps and 48 MP still photos, which the cheaper Akaso V50X and EK7000 cannot.
Is the Akaso Brave 8 Lite worth $199.99?
It scores 75, one point below the $99.99 Akaso V50X. Unless you need 4K60 or dual screens, save the money or stretch to the DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro at $319.00.
Ready to check it out?
Akaso Brave 8 Lite · ViperScore 75 · Fair Buy · $199.99
How the other 9 action cameras scored
87DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro (Standard Combo)
87DJI Osmo Action 6
84GoPro HERO13 Black
84Insta360 X6
83Insta360 Ace Pro 2 (Standard Bundle)
79Insta360 X4 (Standard Bundle)
76Akaso V50X
74Akaso EK7000
69SJCAM C100PRO
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