# DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro vs Akaso Brave 8: specs and price compared

A sourced, side-by-side comparison of the DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro (DJI) and Akaso Brave 8 (Akaso) among action cameras. Akaso Brave 8 is the cheaper of the two at $249.

## Side by side

| Spec | DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro | Akaso Brave 8 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| US price | $319 | $249 |
| Brand | DJI | Akaso |
| Released | 2024-09 | 2024 |
| Max video | 4K(4:3)@120fps | 4K@60fps |
| Sensor | 1/1.3" | — |
| Stabilization | RockSteady 3.0+ / HorizonSteady | SuperSmooth EIS |
| Waterproof (m) | 20 | 10 |
| Display | 2.5" rear OLED touch + 1.46" front OLED | 2" rear touch LCD + 1.3" front LCD |
| FOV (°) | 155 | — |
| Weight (g) | 146 | 113 |

## Key differences

- Max video: DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro 4K(4:3)@120fps vs Akaso Brave 8 4K@60fps
- Stabilization: DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro RockSteady 3.0+ / HorizonSteady vs Akaso Brave 8 SuperSmooth EIS
- Waterproof (m): DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro 20 vs Akaso Brave 8 10
- Display: DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro 2.5" rear OLED touch + 1.46" front OLED vs Akaso Brave 8 2" rear touch LCD + 1.3" front LCD
- Weight (g): DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro 146 vs Akaso Brave 8 113

## What reviewers say

**DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro** — Across three hands-on testers (TechRadar, Engadget, Tom's Guide), the Action 5 Pro is rated a phenomenal, GoPro-beating action cam with class-leading battery life and strong 4K video, undercutting rivals by $50. All three flag its weak SuperNight low-light mode; two note the 4K resolution cap versus rivals. (3 sourced reviews.)

**Akaso Brave 8** — Two whitelisted outlets reviewed the exact Akaso Brave 8 hands-on: Tom's Guide (Feb 2024) and TechRadar (Jan 2025). Both praise its 4K video quality and generous in-box accessory bundle (two batteries and a dual charger) but flag weak image stabilization—especially the app-processed 'SuperSmooth' mode—wind-prone internal audio, and pricing that isn't competitive against a similarly priced GoPro Hero 10 Black. Tom's Guide measured 64 minutes of 4K/60fps recording indoors with no overheating. Their overall verdicts on value diverge. (2 sourced reviews.)

## Sources

- DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro: https://www.dji.com/us/osmo-action-5-pro/specs (dji.com, verified 2026-06-15)
- Akaso Brave 8: https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/reviews/akaso-brave-8-review (digitalcameraworld.com, verified 2026-06-15)

Canonical: https://frontdeskreview.com/gear/action-cameras/dji-osmo-action-5-pro-vs-akaso-brave-8/
Cite: Per The Front Desk Review, DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro ($319) vs Akaso Brave 8 ($249) — sourced spec-by-spec comparison at https://frontdeskreview.com/gear/action-cameras/dji-osmo-action-5-pro-vs-akaso-brave-8/
License: CC BY 4.0.