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DJI Air 3S · Base — 2024
DJI

DJI Air 3S · Base

2024

93
/ 100
From $1,099
VS
DJI Air 3S · Base wins by 1
DJI Mavic 3 Pro · Base · APAC retail — 2023
DJI

DJI Mavic 3 Pro · Base · APAC retail

2023

92
/ 100
From $2,199
Specdex verdict

DJI Air 3S · Base takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, DJI Air 3S · Base lands at 93 and DJI Mavic 3 Pro · Base · APAC retail at 92. That puts DJI Air 3S · Base ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick DJI Air 3S · Base if…

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

Pick DJI Mavic 3 Pro · Base · APAC retail if…

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

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

Camera

Tie

Compared on the camera sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Features

Tie

Compared on the features sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Stability

Tie

Compared on the stability sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Value for money

DJI Air 3S · Base

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

DJI Air 3S · Base more score per dollar ($1,099 vs $2,199).

DJI Air 3S · Base 93
vs
92 DJI Mavic 3 Pro · Base · APAC retail

Score breakdown

DJI Air 3S · Base
93
camera 93
flight 88
stability 90
features 91
DJI Mavic 3 Pro · Base · APAC retail
92
camera 92
flight 88
stability 90
features 90

Specs side-by-side

DJI Air 3S · Base versus DJI Mavic 3 Pro · Base · APAC retail — full spec comparison
Spec DJI Air 3S · Base DJI Mavic 3 Pro · Base · APAC retail
Release year
2024
2023

DJI Air 3S · Base

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

DJI Mavic 3 Pro · Base · APAC retail

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

FAQ: DJI Air 3S · Base vs DJI Mavic 3 Pro · Base · APAC retail

Which is better, DJI Air 3S · Base or DJI Mavic 3 Pro · Base · APAC retail? +

DJI Air 3S · Base scores 93 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is DJI Air 3S · Base worth the price? +

At $1,099, DJI Air 3S · Base delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in camera.

Is DJI Mavic 3 Pro · Base · APAC retail worth the price? +

At $2,199, DJI Mavic 3 Pro · Base · APAC retail delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in camera.

Does DJI Air 3S · Base or DJI Mavic 3 Pro · Base · APAC retail 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 the better value, DJI Air 3S · Base or DJI Mavic 3 Pro · Base · APAC retail? +

DJI Air 3S · Base — more score per dollar ($1,099 vs $2,199). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.