Akaso V50X vs Brave 7 LE: Which Budget Action Cam Should You Buy?
Naila Syifa
Updated February 2025
The V50X and Brave 7 LE are the lite models from their respective product lines, the V50 Series and Brave 7 Series. The Brave 7 LE is more expensive at US$149.99, but it is only $50 more than the V50X at US$99.99. What are the differences between these two budget action cameras and which one should you buy?
Key Takeaways
The Brave 7 LE is better equipped for action and outdoor activities, offering IPX7 water resistance, enhanced image stabilization, Auto Low Light, and built-in wind noise reduction. If you mainly shoot indoors or in controlled environments, you won't need these extra features and the more affordable V50X may be the better choice.
Akaso V50X
Basic Budget Action Cam
✓ 4K/30 Video + 20 MP Photo
✓ 4x Slow-Motion + 4x Zoom
✓ EIS
✓ Remote Control
Akaso Brave 7 LE
Sports Action Cam Lite
✓ 4K/30 Video + 20 MP Photo
✓ IPX7 Water-Resistant
✓ EIS 2.0
✓ Wind Noise Reduction
Design
Akaso Brave 7 LE
While both action cameras come in a similar rectangular shape with rounded corners, their difference in appearance is striking as the Akaso Brave 7 LE features a dual-screen design with a 1.4-inch non-touch LCD on the front and a 2-inch touchscreen on the back. The V50X only has a single 2-inch touchscreen on the back.
The Brave 7 LE is also slightly bigger and heavier, measuring 65 x 43.7 x 27 mm and weighing 127 grams, compared to the V50X's dimensions of 59 x 41 x 30 mm and weight of 65 grams, which is half the weight of the Brave 7 LE.
Both action cameras come with various mounts and accessories, including a waterproof housing that allows them to be used underwater up to 40 meters. However, only the Brave 7 has built-in IPX7 water resistance.
That means, without the housing, the Brave 7 LE can still withstand splashes, rain, snow, or accidental immersion in water up to 1 meter for up to 30 minutes. Meanwhile, the V50X would need the waterproof housing.
Video & Photo
Akaso V50X
Akaso Brave 7 LE features Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS) 2.0, which is an enhanced version of the EIS found in the V50X. This results in more stable and steady video footage, making the Brave 7 LE a better pick for action-packed activities.
The Brave 7 LE may also be the better option for low-light shooting. With the Auto Low Light feature, it can automatically adjust the camera settings for optimal low-light performance. The V50X doesn't seem to offer a similar low-light optimization feature, so you'll have to manually adjust the settings during low-light conditions.
Another aspect where the Brave 7 LE has an edge is slow motion. It can deliver up to 8x slow-motion video, which is double the 4x slow-motion capability of the Akaso V50X.
Apart from those, both action cameras offer similar video and photo capabilities, including 4K video recording at 30fps, 20 MP photo resolution, an adjustable field of view up to 170 degrees, 4x digital zoom, and various modes like timelapse, burst photo, loop recording, and more.
Audio
Akaso Brave 7 LE
Akaso V50X and Brave 7 LE equally offer two ways of audio recording during video capture – through the built-in microphone or an external microphone connected via the USB port. The built-in microphone may not provide the best audio quality, so using an external microphone is recommended for better audio capture.
One audio feature that the Brave 7 LE has that the V50X lacks is Wind Noise Reduction. When enabled, it helps capture cleaner, clearer audio by minimizing ambient wind noise. This makes the Brave 7 LE the better option for outdoor activities.
Features
Akaso V50X
Both the V50X and Brave 7 LE come with a remote control included. It can connect to the camera so you can easily control basic camera functions from a distance, including taking photos and starting/stopping video recording.
Other than using the remote control, you can also use your smartphone to control both cameras. Simply connect the action cameras to the Akaso Go app, and you can control various settings and functions directly from your phone, along with viewing live previews, downloading captured footage, and more.
Akaso V50X vs Brave 7 LE
Final Thoughts
Akaso Brave 7 LE
If you're looking for a more rugged and versatile action camera, the Akaso Brave 7 LE is the clear winner. Its IPX7 water resistance, enhanced image stabilization, Auto Low Light feature, 8x slow motion, and wind noise reduction make it better suited for outdoor adventures and action-packed activities. The dual-screen is also valuable if you frequently take selfies or self-recorded footage.
Meanwhile, the Akaso V50X is the more affordable option that still delivers good video and photo quality. It could be a better, more budget-friendly choice if you don't need the extra features of the Brave 7 LE.
If you would like to read more about Action Camera, check out our other relevant guides here:
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Akaso V50X vs EK7000
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Author
Naila Syifa
Naila has spent over 1,800 hours researching, exploring, and writing about the latest trends in technology, consumer electronics, and smart home gadgets.
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