AKASO Brave 4 Action Camera 4K30 Ultra Hd Waterproof Underwater Camera

Update: I used this on a week long motorcycle trip. I was easily able to use the included accessories with a small additional purchase to mount the camera to my helmet. The battery life was as listed/expected. Having two batteries was great as I was able to swap back and forth to record the entire trip. Starting the camera each time was simple and fast. Video was clear and stable. Wishlist: The ability to copy data from the camera to my phone via USB. Old: I have not used the camera yet but will be using it while on a motorcycle and will update this review once I have. Initial experience: the product feels high quality for the price. The accessory bundle it comes with is GREAT and the initial set up has been easy (though I am a tech oriented person).

This device is great. While simple to operate and control, the added bonus remote is a God send. It came with a host of attachments that with the included video and text links you can be up and running. I like the output modes of the camera, and the audio is very crisp, but I use the camera to record road traveling, it gives u you the option to not record sound. For the price, you can't go wrong. The attachments, the ease of operation and the vid tutorials help get you up and running. If you're in the market for an action camera the provides quality visuals that won't break the bank, get it.

I also own an Akaso EK 7000 model so it’s safe to say I liked that camera enough to buy this model. I bought it several years ago and is still working fine tho the batteries don’t last as long as they used to. Replacement batteries are available to purchase and it seems reasonable to me that the batteries after years of use lose their ability to hold a charge. The remote is useful and works properly. Pros: As I said it takes quality pictures and videos. It’s pretty easy to use but comes with no instructions. You need to download them, not a big deal. And, with them, the camera is pretty easy to set up and use. For video, it offers a lot of choices for resolution and other settings. It comes with a decent amount of mounts and attachments (caveats below). All in all, a pretty good alternative for the casual user especially compared to the way more expensive GoPro and other high-end cameras. I have not used this camera underwater but I have used the EK7000 a few times and had no problems with leaks. The cases are similar so I have no reason to believe this one won’t be waterproof. Cons: While there is an ample supply of different mounts, some of them are not that good and the hard smooth plastic they are made of makes it difficult to tighten them enough so they don’t stay in place especially if you’re, for instance mounting them on something that gets jostled a lot, like a bicycle. (See below.) The handles for tightening the mounts are small which means I have to use a small screwdriver to tighten them enough to keep them in place. That’s not terrible but it does make switching between mounts a bit of a hassle. I mainly use the camera on my bike and the bike mount is perhaps the worst of all. Firstly, it’s too small to fit around your average handle bars. Tightening the screws puts a lot of pressure on the mount and I could see them snapping if you tightened them too much. I could not tighten them enough to get them from swing back and forth. I had to jerryrig the mounts for both the EK7000 and this camera using rubber gaskets (I used some from an old bike headlight.) and some thick double-sided, foam mounting tape. (The accessories that came with both cameras are identical, except for the underwater case which differs only to adapt for the different placement of some of the cameras’ buttons.) Including some sizing gaskets/rubber strips as adapters would help solve the bike mounting problem But another thing about it is that the mount for the bike, without a go-between adapter (included) leaves the camera facing to the side of the bike, not facing forward. This is another design flaw I can’t figure out. Also of note: I actually like the design of the EK7000 better! They removed a flashing recording button on the top of the EK7000 to screen on the back of the Brave 4. The EK 7000 also showed the recording status on the back screen so I guess the top light was redundant but it made it MUCH easier to tell that the camera is recording while riding a bike (or quickly from a distance) when that large flashing red light was on the top and I could just look down. Now, I have to get off the bike and check the back of the Brave 4 to make sure that the camera has not stopped recording. (ie: out of battery power or recoding space, wherein the camera turns off) There’s an LED type screen on the front of the Brave 4 that I can’t figure out the purpose for. The same info it displays is on the back screen and I don’t see the need for the front screen. I don’t know, maybe I’m missing something there. I purchased the Brave 4 instead of another EK7000 because, 1) I thought it would be an improved model and indeed, some of the functions are, and 2) because the Brave comes with the mounting attachments (however flawed) included. (There are not a lot of other options when looking for alternatives. Though they come under other brand names the different packages offered on Amazon all look mysteriously similar.) When I purchased the EK 7000, it also came with all the mounts included. But now it seems it doesn’t and they need to be purchased separately. The price of the Brave 4 with the attachments was just a few dollars more that buying the EK 7000 plus the mounting accessories separately so I figured, what the heck, I’ll go for the Brave 4. In retrospect, I could have saved a few bucks and been just as happy buying another, less expensive EK7000 and the mounts separately.

I took the AKASO Brave 4 through two demanding tests: diving into the spring-fed waters at Balmorhea and recording a paragliding flight using a chest mount. It handled both scenarios exceptionally well. A few key takeaways from my experience: Underwater Performance: Using the included waterproof housing, the camera performed flawlessly. Even without turning on any specialized underwater color modes, the video clarity and color retention in the natural spring water were impressive, and the seal held up with zero issues. Stabilization & Flight Video: Paragliding brings a lot of motion, yet the footage recorded on the chest strap came out remarkably smooth. While airborne audio naturally picks up wind, the visual quality of the footage stole the show. Usability & Accessories: The touch-screen/menu navigation is intuitive right out of the box. The included accessory kit is massive—almost overwhelming at first—however, there are plenty of helpful video tutorials online that show you exactly how to configure every mount. If you want smooth, reliable high-definition footage across wildly different environments without spending premium flagship prices, this camera delivers. Highly recommended!

I bought the Brave 4 camera as a budget-friendly alternative to a GoPro, and I couldn’t be happier with it. I recently used it on a kayaking trip thru Grand Canyon and it captured amazing photos and videos. One of the biggest surprises was that it never overheated, even in the Arizona heat. I mounted it to the front of my kayak, and it performed flawlessly the entire trip. The remote control worked great for both taking pictures and starting/stopping video recording, which made it easy to capture moments without fumbling with the camera. Another huge plus is all the accessories that come included. Unlike other brands, where you often have to purchase mounts and attachments separately, the Brave 4 comes with a ton of useful accessories right out of the box. For the price, the video quality, reliability, and included accessories make this camera an incredible value. I would absolutely buy it again and highly recommend it to anyone looking for an action camera without spending a lot of money.

Camera works as described, easy to use. There are enough accessories in this kit to allow you to take it on many different adventures, ie swimming, diving, bike riding, and hiking. Customer service is excellent, and very responsive. I highly recommend this camera for anyone that enjoys the outdoors and wants to keep a record of your adventures. And lastly it's at a very affordable price.

I’ve had previous versions and just upgraded to this new model with the screen upfront. I love the versatility clear picture and video. Easy to use and an exceptional value for your money. The camera is not heavy and I strap to my chest when hiking or hold it when snorkeling. I would highly recommend.

If you're looking for an affordable action camera that delivers solid performance without breaking the bank, the AKASO Brave 4 is an absolute home run. ​I bought this primarily to record my tennis matches, and it has exceeded my expectations for the price: ​Clear Picture Quality: The video clarity is surprisingly sharp and more than enough to capture the court and detail in every point. ​120 FPS High Frame Rate: The higher frame rate is a game-changer. It gives me smooth, detailed playback so I can easily analyze my serves, stroke mechanics, and contact point in slow motion. ​Unbeatable Value: I don't need this for high-end vlogging or professional media production—I just needed a reliable, high-performing camera for sports review. At this price point, the feature-to-cost ratio is unbeatable. ​For anyone needing an affordable, functional camera for athletic performance tracking and motion analysis, this is a 5-star bang for your buck. Highly recommended!

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Me sorprendió su calidad de imagen, e incluso de sonido bajo el agua. El kit es muy completo con todos los accesorios que incluye. La carcasa hermética, funciona a la perfección debajo del agua. Obviamente existen mejores modelos, incluso de la misma marca, pero si te vas a iniciar en videos acuáticos, empieza por algo normal como es esta cámara, y ya iras subiendo cuando lo tengas dominado.

I wanted a little waterproof video camera to record video and take photos on my motorbike. I didn't want to spend a lot of money, but wanted semi-decent video and images. So far this little beauty has exceeded my expectations. I'm a bit of a geek by nature and film a lot of videos (underwater), so I have a fair idea of what is good and what is not... I've had the camera for a few days now and my initial impressions are: - Quality seems excellent. I really only need to shoot in 1080p (4K is really too large for most purposes) and having 60fps is desirable, the right boxes are ticked already. - Video stabilization is essential on the motorbike, and this little camera does an excellent job with the footage. - The remote control is very useful and functional. I've attached it to the handle-bars, so I can easily stop and start recording video...PLUS, if you are recording video, you can hit the photo button on the remote and it takes a 20MP photo without interrupting the video. This is so useful for taking quick pictures of lovely scenes and still get the video you want - The camera has loads of different functions, so easy to change resolution, go to Underwater Mode, take burst shots, loop your video and take time-lapse (see example video) - It comes with a large range of including mounting options and accessories. I've easily attached it to my motorbike, securely, without having to purchase anything additional - It comes with two batteries and a charger that charges both batteries at the same time I honestly can't believe how good value this is, highly recommended,

The video quality is exceptional over all the resolutions; however the picture quality is not up to the mark and consists of a lot of grains . Would rate this cam 8/10