Akaso Brave 4
Score: 85/100
Apexcam M80 AIR
Score: 77/100Rankings
The AKASO Brave 4 offers 4K video, dual batteries and a versatile accessory kit at a very low price, targeting budget-conscious adventurers. While it provides solid image quality and waterproof capability, it lacks a front screen, has modest audio performance and limited battery endurance.
The Apexcam M80 AIR is a budget-friendly 4K action camera that offers dual batteries, a wide 170° view and waterproof capability, making it suitable for casual outdoor shooting. Its electronic stabilization and Wi-Fi are adequate but fall short of higher-end competitors.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
3,840 pbest | 2,160 p | |
120 fpsbest | 120 fpsbest | |
1.25 hours | 3.33 hoursbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 159 gbest | 432 g |
30 m | 40 mbest | |
170 degreesbest | 170 degreesbest | |
1,050 mAhbest | 1,050 mAhbest | |
| ↓ lower better | — | 2 hoursbest |
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Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 159 g | 432 g |
Waterproof Depth (m) | 30 m | 40 m |
Battery & Power(1) | ||
Battery Life (hours) | 1.25 hours | 3.33 hours |
Video & Imaging(1) | ||
Video Resolution (p) | 3840 p | 2160 p |
Display(1) | ||
Screen Size (inches) | 2 inches | 2.0 inches |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers acknowledge that the Brave 4 punches above its weight with 4K video and a 20 MP sensor at a very low price, but they note that its electronic stabilization falls short of GoPro or DJI standards and that the audio and build quality feel cheap.
Everyday users love the camera's price-to-performance ratio, especially the crisp 4K footage and the ready-to-go accessory kit. Common praise centers on underwater performance and easy app pairing, while complaints focus on poor audio, confusing menus, screen brightness in sunlight, and occasional fogging of the waterproof case.
Professional reviewers praise its value proposition and 4K capability, but note that the EIS falls short of premium stabilization and the app experience is rudimentary.
Everyday users love the affordable 4K quality and long battery life, but complain about Wi-Fi drops, occasional overheating, and the limited 64 GB storage ceiling.
“Excellent value for money with high-end specs at a low cost”
“Users consistently rate the Brave 4 highly (≈4.8/5) for delivering GoPro-like video quality at a fraction of the price”
“Battery life is limited during 4K recording (≈60-90 min)”
