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DJI Air 3 · US retail — 2023
DJI

DJI Air 3 · US retail

2023

90
/ 100
From $1,099
VS
DJI Mini 4 Pro wins by 3
DJI Mini 4 Pro — Sub-250 g · 4K60 HDR · 34 min
DJI

DJI Mini 4 Pro

Sub-250 g · 4K60 HDR · 34 min

93
/ 100
From $759
Specdex verdict

DJI Mini 4 Pro takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, DJI Air 3 · US retail lands at 90 and DJI Mini 4 Pro at 93. That puts DJI Mini 4 Pro ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick DJI Air 3 · US retail if…

  • ✓Stabilized 4K+ video
  • ✓Obstacle sensing on modern SKUs
  • ✓Compact folding chassis

Pick DJI Mini 4 Pro if…

  • ✓Sub-250 g reg category
  • ✓Omnidirectional obstacle sensing
  • ✓4K60 HDR video
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Flight

DJI Mini 4 Pro

Compared on the flight sub-score

DJI Mini 4 Pro leads on flight (94 vs 88).

Stability

DJI Mini 4 Pro

Compared on the stability sub-score

DJI Mini 4 Pro leads on stability (92 vs 90).

Features

DJI Mini 4 Pro

Compared on the features sub-score

DJI Mini 4 Pro leads on features (94 vs 88).

Value for money

DJI Mini 4 Pro

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

DJI Mini 4 Pro more score per dollar ($759 vs $1,099).

DJI Air 3 · US retail 90
vs
93 DJI Mini 4 Pro

Score breakdown

DJI Air 3 · US retail
90
camera 90
flight 88
stability 90
features 88
DJI Mini 4 Pro
93
camera 90
flight 94
stability 92
features 94

Specs side-by-side

DJI Air 3 · US retail versus DJI Mini 4 Pro — full spec comparison
Spec DJI Air 3 · US retail DJI Mini 4 Pro
Release year
2023
—
Sensor
—
1/1.3″ CMOS
Video
—
4K60 HDR
Flight
—
34 min
Weight
—
249 g

DJI Air 3 · US retail

Pros
  • +Stabilized 4K+ video
  • +Obstacle sensing on modern SKUs
  • +Compact folding chassis
Cons
  • −Regulation varies by region
  • −Battery extras add up
  • −Weather-sensitive

DJI Mini 4 Pro

Pros
  • +Sub-250 g reg category
  • +Omnidirectional obstacle sensing
  • +4K60 HDR video
Cons
  • −Small sensor vs Mavic
  • −Wind-sensitive
  • −No triple cam

FAQ: DJI Air 3 · US retail vs DJI Mini 4 Pro

Which is better, DJI Air 3 · US retail or DJI Mini 4 Pro? +

DJI Mini 4 Pro scores 93 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is DJI Air 3 · US retail worth the price? +

At $1,099, DJI Air 3 · US retail delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in camera.

Is DJI Mini 4 Pro worth the price? +

At $759, DJI Mini 4 Pro delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in flight.

Does DJI Air 3 · US retail or DJI Mini 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.

Which is better for flight, DJI Air 3 · US retail or DJI Mini 4 Pro? +

DJI Mini 4 Pro — leads on flight (94 vs 88). Compared on the flight sub-score.

Which is better for stability, DJI Air 3 · US retail or DJI Mini 4 Pro? +

DJI Mini 4 Pro — leads on stability (92 vs 90). Compared on the stability sub-score.