Between the Brave 8 and Osmo Action 4, the Brave 8 comes out ahead in several specs, while the Osmo Action 4 wins on max 4k fps / waterproof depth. Overall, the Brave 8 scores 58.6 and the Osmo Action 4 scores 95 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Osmo Action 4 is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 36.4 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
The Brave 8 does not pull ahead on any single popular-comparison spec — its strengths sit in the spec-table groups rather than the headline advantages.
Pick the Osmo Action 4 if you care most about max 4k fps / waterproof depth. Its strongest claims are max 4k fps, waterproof depth, max video, among others.
Both ship with comparable horizon lock, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Osmo Action 4 is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why Akaso - Brave 8 wins
- No decisive advantages.
Why DJI - Osmo Action 4 wins
- ▲Max 4K fps — 100.00% more. 120 vs 60.
- ▲Waterproof depth — 80.00% more. 18 m vs 10 m.
- ▲Max video: 4K120 (vs 4K60).
- ▲Stabilization: gimbal-class (vs advanced).
Spec comparison
Video
| Spec | Akaso - Brave 8 | DJI - Osmo Action 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Max video | 4K60 | 4K120lead |
| Max 4K fps | 60 | 120lead |
| HDRⓘ | false | truelead |
| Log profileⓘ | false | truelead |
Stabilization
| Spec | Akaso - Brave 8 | DJI - Osmo Action 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Horizon lock | true | true |
| Stabilization | advanced | gimbal-classlead |
Durability
| Spec | Akaso - Brave 8 | DJI - Osmo Action 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Waterproof depth | 10 m | 18 mlead |
| Weight | 120 glead | 145 g |
| Removable lens | false | false |
Spec-level deep dives
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