Experts recommend Akaso Brave 7 LE more than SJCam SJ8 Pro
As of 15 Jan 2025, experts prefer Akaso Brave 7 LE over SJCam SJ8 Pro, but both Action Cameras have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, Akaso Brave 7 LE received 2 recommendations: from Popular Science (16 Nov 2023) and Digital Camera World (29 Nov 2024). By contrast, SJCam SJ8 Pro received only 1 recommendation from Camera Jabber (1 Oct 2022).
| Rank | Change | Price | Action Camera | PCMag
 | WIRED  | Camera Jabber  | Tom's Guide  | Wirecutter  | Popular Science  | T3  | TechRadar  | Digital Camera World  | Pocket-lint  |
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| 13 | - | $110 |  Akaso Brave 7 LE
The Akaso Brave 7 LE action camera receives positive reviews for its video quality, storage options, durability, battery life, user interface, and included accessories, making it a reliable and versatile option for outdoor activities. | - | - | - | - | - | 6 | - | - | 6 | - |
| 27 | N/A | Check price |  SJCam SJ8 Pro The SJCam SJ8 Pro is a highly praised camera that offers excellent video quality, durability, and user-friendly features, making it suitable for various use cases such as action sports, travel videos, or vlogging. | - | - | 15 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 16 Nov 2023 Popular Science ranked Akaso Brave 7 LE as #6
Rank Action Camera Comment ... ... ... #6 out of 6 Akaso Brave 7 LE Best budgetSource: www.popsci.com - On 29 Nov 2024 Digital Camera World ranked Akaso Brave 7 LE as #6
Rank Action Camera Comment ... ... ... #6 out of 10 Akaso Brave 7 LE You don't need to break the bank for a 4K action camera... ... ... Source: www.digitalcameraworld.com - On 1 Oct 2022 Camera Jabber ranked SJCam SJ8 Pro as #15
Rank Action Camera ... ... #15 out of 17 SJCam SJ8 Pro ... ... Source: camerajabber.com
After counting and adding up the 79 expert endorsements of the January rankings, Akaso Brave 7 LE outranks SJCam SJ8 Pro. This is not to say that SJCam SJ8 Pro is a bad option. Like Akaso Brave 7 LE, it is recommended by experts, but less.
As can be seen below, Akaso Brave 7 LE is mentioned by key experts in Jan 2025, while SJCam SJ8 Pro is not.
| Rank | Change | Price | Action Camera | PCMag | WIRED | Camera Jabber | Tom's Guide | Wirecutter | Popular Science | T3 | TechRadar | Digital Camera World | Pocket-lint |
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| 1 | - | $319 |  GoPro Hero12 Black The GoPro Hero12 Black is a highly praised action camera known for its exceptional video quality, durability, user-friendly interface, and range of accessories, making it a top choice for capturing action-packed moments and stunning footage in various settings. | 2 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | - | - | 1
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| 2 | - | $349 |  DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | 4 | 1 | - |
| 3 | - | $500 |  GoPro Hero13 Black | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | - | - | - | 1 | 2 | - |
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4 | - | Check price |  Insta360 X4 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 3 | - | 2 | 5 | 3 | - |
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Expert reviews [24]
Total expert reviews: 24
- with a score: 11
- without a score: 13
| Highest score by dronesfy.com | 90 |
| Average score based on 24 reviews | 76 |
| Lowest score by Camera Jabber | 50 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
Expert reviews [16]
Total expert reviews: 16
- with a score: 7
- without a score: 9
| Highest score by glob3trotters.com | 100 |
| Average score based on 16 reviews | 86 |
| Lowest score by pevly.com | 80 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
From Seller:
- BORN ALL-WEATHER ACTION CAMERA - Brave 7 LE action camera is weatherproof and distinct to unlock all the filming scenarios and ease your vlogging experience. Its IPX7 water-resistant design can protect the action camera from rain, snow and water splashing. Your underwater adventure can even down to 131FT/40M while equipped with the included waterproof housing.
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From Seller:
- SJ8 Pro has the highest specs of SJ8 Series.Equipped with a powerful Ambarella chipset and 12mp Sony Sensor,The SJ8 Pro can record Native 4K at 60fps. Other hot-spots include :2.33 inch touch screen ,7G lens,gyro stabilization,8 x digital zoom,external microphone & remote support. (Footnotes: SJCAM Zone requires the SJCAM and SJCAM Zone mobile apps, available free for iOS and Android. To create a SJCAM Zone, your SJCAM PRO must be connected to the SJCAM app. )
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