Between the Brave 8 and MAX 2, the Brave 8 comes out ahead in waterproof depth, while the MAX 2 wins on max video / stabilization. Overall, the Brave 8 scores 58.6 and the MAX 2 scores 58.6 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are evenly matched on the broad strokes; the decision sits on which individual spec advantages weigh more for your use.
Pick the Brave 8 if you care most about waterproof depth. The biggest gaps in its favor are waterproof depth.
Pick the MAX 2 if you care most about max video / stabilization. Its strongest claims are max video, stabilization.
Both ship with comparable max 4k fps, horizon lock, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity says both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Why Akaso - Brave 8 wins
- ▲Waterproof depth — 100.00% more. 10 m vs 5 m.
Why GoPro - MAX 2 wins
- ▲Max video: 5.7K (vs 4K60).
- ▲Stabilization: gimbal-class (vs advanced).
Spec comparison
Video
| Spec | Akaso - Brave 8 | GoPro - MAX 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Max video | 4K60 | 5.7Klead |
| Max 4K fps | 60 | 60 |
| HDRⓘ | false | truelead |
| Log profileⓘ | false | truelead |
Stabilization
| Spec | Akaso - Brave 8 | GoPro - MAX 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Horizon lock | true | true |
| Stabilization | advanced | gimbal-classlead |
Durability
| Spec | Akaso - Brave 8 | GoPro - MAX 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Waterproof depth | 10 mlead | 5 m |
| Weight | 120 glead | 165 g |
| Removable lens | false | false |
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