Between the Brave 8 and Osmo Pocket 3, the Brave 8 comes out ahead in waterproof depth, while the Osmo Pocket 3 wins on max 4k fps and max video. Overall, the Brave 8 scores 58.6 and the Osmo Pocket 3 scores 95 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Osmo Pocket 3 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.
Pick the Brave 8 if you care most about waterproof depth. The biggest gaps in its favor are waterproof depth.
Pick the Osmo Pocket 3 if you care most about max 4k fps and max video. Its strongest claims are max 4k fps, max video, stabilization.
Both ship with comparable horizon lock, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Osmo Pocket 3 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
- ▲Waterproof depth: 10 m vs 0 m.
Why DJI - Osmo Pocket 3 wins
- ▲Max 4K fps — 100.00% more. 120 vs 60.
- ▲Max video: 4K120 (vs 4K60).
- ▲Stabilization: gimbal-class (vs advanced).
Spec comparison
Video
| Spec | Akaso - Brave 8 | DJI - Osmo Pocket 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Max video | 4K60 | 4K120lead |
| Max 4K fps | 60 | 120lead |
| HDRⓘ | false | truelead |
| Log profileⓘ | false | truelead |
Stabilization
| Spec | Akaso - Brave 8 | DJI - Osmo Pocket 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Horizon lock | true | true |
| Stabilization | advanced | gimbal-classlead |
Durability
| Spec | Akaso - Brave 8 | DJI - Osmo Pocket 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Waterproof depth | 10 mlead | 0 m |
| Weight | 120 glead | 179 g |
| Removable lens | false | false |
Spec-level deep dives
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