Autel
Autel X-Star Premium · Base
2017
70
/ 100
From $699
VS
DJI Mavic 4 Pro wins by 26
DJI
DJI Mavic 4 Pro
4/3 · Triple cam · 51-min flight
96
/ 100
From $2,099
Specdex verdict
DJI Mavic 4 Pro takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Autel X-Star Premium · Base lands at 70 and DJI Mavic 4 Pro at 96. That puts DJI Mavic 4 Pro ahead by 26 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Autel X-Star Premium · Base if…
- ✓Professional or purpose-specific
- ✓Modular payloads (enterprise)
- ✓Cinematic capture (cine models)
Pick DJI Mavic 4 Pro if…
- ✓4/3 Hasselblad main camera
- ✓Triple-cam (0.5×/1×/3×)
- ✓51-min flight time
Autel X-Star Premium · Base 70
vs 96 DJI Mavic 4 Pro
Score breakdown
Autel X-Star Premium · Base
70 camera 70
flight 88
stability 90
features 68
DJI Mavic 4 Pro
96 camera 98
flight 96
stability 96
features 96
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Autel X-Star Premium · Base | DJI Mavic 4 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2017 | — |
| Sensor | — | 4/3 CMOS main + 1/1.3″ tele + 1/1.5″ UW |
| Video | — | 6K/50 HDR |
| Flight | — | 51 min |
| Range | — | O4+ ~30 km |
Autel X-Star Premium · Base
Pros
- +Professional or purpose-specific
- +Modular payloads (enterprise)
- +Cinematic capture (cine models)
Cons
- −Expensive
- −Regulatory complexity for commercial use
- −Limited flight time on pro rigs
DJI Mavic 4 Pro
Pros
- +4/3 Hasselblad main camera
- +Triple-cam (0.5×/1×/3×)
- +51-min flight time
Cons
- −US retail availability limited
- −Big compared to Mini
- −Expensive
FAQ: Autel X-Star Premium · Base vs DJI Mavic 4 Pro
Which is better, Autel X-Star Premium · Base or DJI Mavic 4 Pro? +
DJI Mavic 4 Pro scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 26. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Autel X-Star Premium · Base worth the price? +
At $699, Autel X-Star Premium · Base delivers a Specdex score of 70 — strongest in stability.
Is DJI Mavic 4 Pro worth the price? +
At $2,099, DJI Mavic 4 Pro delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in camera.
Does Autel X-Star Premium · Base or DJI Mavic 4 Pro last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.