Between the Brave 8 and MAX 2, the Brave 8 comes out ahead in waterproof depth, while the MAX 2 wins on max video and 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, with the decision sitting 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 and stabilization. Its strongest claims are max video, stabilization.
Both ship with comparable max 4k fps, horizon lock, so those specs don't 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 tells you 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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