Brave 8

For under $150, I’m picking either a used DJI Osmo Action 1 or a new Akaso Brave 8 Lite. You can find the DJI for maybe between $110 to $130 on the eBay or Fb marketplace. Tbh though the Akaso Brave 8 Lita although a cheap alternative in many ways, is built more like a premium camera than other Akas

If you want something that actually holds a charge - go for the DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro or even the Action 4 if you want to save some cash. The magnetic mounting system is also a huge plus because you can swap it between a backpack strap mount and a tripod in seconds without messing with those annoyin

I think it is basically that the cost to develop and manufacture a decent camera sees the price move up towards the main action cam brands. DJI and Insta360 are both chinese companies. It's rarely the case for any product that there are items that are both high quality and cheap. For a specific qual

Don't even bother cheaping out. Tried with a akaso brave 8 lite. Image quality is good but app being required to stabilize footage is a deal breaker. Shame too cause I think the quality is good. Bought DJI osmo action 4

Disclaimer - I am not a Brave 7 owner, but I am an Akaso EK7000 Pro owner. Now that's out of the way, I like the Akasos in general. Mine is sturdy and reliable. I looked at the Brave 7 specs and I'd be a bit reluctant to take it snorkeling without a waterproof case. Akaso sells the Brave 7 with a "D