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- Brave 8 vs HERO9 Black
AKASO Brave 8 vs GoPro HERO9 Black
What Brave 8 does better (2) and where HERO9 Black wins (5) — every spec side by side.
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6.8Video9.0
7.7Photo7.1
8.1Ruggedness8.1
3.0Features9.2
Dimensions
Size comparison
Brave 8HERO9 Black
| Brave 8 | HERO9 Black | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 36.5 mm | 50.8 mm | −14.3 mm |
| Width | 63 mm | 71.8 mm | −8.8 mm |
| Depth | 45 mm | 33.6 mm | +11.4 mm |
| Weight | 115 g | 158 g | −43 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Brave 8 better than HERO9 Black?
- Photo resolution48 MP vs 20 MP2.4×
- Weight115 g vs 158 g+38%
Why is HERO9 Black better than Brave 8?
- Max video resolution4K vs 5K
- Max frame rate (slow motion)60 fps vs 240 fps4×
- Main screen size2″ vs 2.7″+35%
- Battery capacity1,550 mAh vs 1,720 mAh+11%
- Depth45 mm vs 33.6 mm+34%
Specifications
Side by side
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | 115 g | 158 g |
| Width | 63 mm | 71.8 mm |
| Height | 36.5 mm | 50.8 mm |
| Depth | 45 mm | 33.6 mm |
| Waterproof without case | 10 m | 10 m |
| Waterproof with housing | 10 m | — |
| Video | ||
| Max video resolution | 4K | 5K |
| 4K frame rate (max) | 60 fps | 60 fps |
| Max frame rate (slow motion) | 60 fps | 240 fps |
| HDR video | — | Yes |
| H.265 / HEVC | Yes | Yes |
| Timelapse / hyperlapse | Yes | Yes |
| Sensor & photo | ||
| Sensor size | 1/2" | — |
| Sensor size (optical format) | 0.5″ | — |
| Photo resolution | 48 MP | 20 MP |
| RAW photos | — | Yes |
| Stabilisation | ||
| Electronic image stabilisation | — | Yes |
| Screens | ||
| Front screen | Yes | Yes |
| Main screen size | 2″ | 2.7″ |
| Front screen size | 1.22″ | — |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Audio | ||
| Microphones | — | 3 |
| External microphone support | — | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 1,550 mAh | 1,720 mAh |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | — | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| GPS | — | Yes |
| Webcam mode | — | Yes |
| Storage & features | ||
| microSD card slot | Yes | Yes |
| Voice control | Yes | Yes |
