# Akaso Brave 8: specs and price

**Price (US):** $249 at digitalcameraworld.com (Launch price ~$289; current Amazon price ~$239.97; approximate 2026 retail ~$249), as of 2026-06-27. A sourced, dated price of record — other retailers (incl. Amazon) may be lower. Among the 12 action cameras we track it is #3 cheapest of 12; category median $362.
**Brand:** Akaso
**Released:** 2024
**Deskmark:** Silver Deskmark — pay-blind category standing 68/100, #4 of 15 in class (independent, computed from sourced data, never for sale).
**Price tracked since:** June 2026

## Specifications

| Spec | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Price (US) | $249 |
| Brand | Akaso |
| Released | 2024 |
| Max video | 4K@60fps |
| Sensor | — |
| Stabilization | SuperSmooth EIS |
| Waterproof (m) | 10 |
| Display | 2" rear touch LCD + 1.3" front LCD |
| FOV (°) | — |
| Weight (g) | 113 |

## Where it stands

At $249, the Akaso Brave 8 is #3 cheapest of the 12 action cameras we track, where the median is $362. On the spec sheet, its weight of 113 g is below the median of the 14, and its waterproof of 10 m is at the median of the 16.

## What reviewers say

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. (Based on 2 reviews, 2 lab-tested, 2024-02-02–2025-01-09.)

Praised: 4K video quality is good; Generous in-box accessory bundle including two batteries and a dual charger; Reliable exposure metering that holds a good exposure.
Flagged: Weak image stabilization ('SuperSmooth'), unusable for bumpy activities like cycling or motorcycling; Poor internal microphone with heavy wind noise; Not price-competitive next to a similarly priced GoPro Hero 10 Black; Cheap ports/hatches and battery quality control (batteries never charged past 80%).
Disagreement: The testers split on the app and the bottom line. Tom's Guide was 'pleasantly surprised' by the Akaso Go app yet flagged build and QC problems (cheap plastic ports, batteries never charging past 80%) and concluded bluntly 'buy the GoPro Hero10 Black instead'; TechRadar found the app 'clunky in places' but still called it 'a solid little action camera' worth grabbing on a deal.
Sources: Tom's Guide (2024-02-02, tomsguide.com), TechRadar (2025-01-09, techradar.com)

## Frequently asked questions

**What do reviewers say about the 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. Praised: 4K video quality is good; Generous in-box accessory bundle including two batteries and a dual charger; Reliable exposure metering that holds a good exposure. Flagged: Weak image stabilization ('SuperSmooth'), unusable for bumpy activities like cycling or motorcycling; Poor internal microphone with heavy wind noise; Not price-competitive next to a similarly priced GoPro Hero 10 Black; Cheap ports/hatches and battery quality control (batteries never charged past 80%). (From 2 tester reviews, 2 lab-tested.)

**How much does the Akaso Brave 8 cost?**

The Akaso Brave 8 has a US price of $249 (Launch price ~$289; current Amazon price ~$239.97; approximate 2026 retail ~$249), as of 2026-06-15.

**How does the Akaso Brave 8 compare on price?**

At $249, the Akaso Brave 8 is #3 cheapest of the 12 action cameras we track, where the median is $362.

**When was the Akaso Brave 8 released?**

The Akaso Brave 8 was released 2024.

**What are the Akaso Brave 8's key specs?**

Akaso Brave 8 (Akaso): max video 4K@60fps, stabilization SuperSmooth EIS, waterproof m 10, display 2" rear touch LCD + 1.3" front LCD, weight g 113. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-15.

Source: https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/reviews/akaso-brave-8-review (digitalcameraworld.com, accessed 2026-06-15)
Corroboration: https://www.akaso.com/ (accessed 2026-06-15)
Canonical: https://frontdeskreview.com/product/action-cameras/akaso-brave-8/
Cite: Per The Front Desk Review, the Akaso Brave 8 price of record was $249 as of 2026-06-15 — https://frontdeskreview.com/product/action-cameras/akaso-brave-8/
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