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DJI Air 3S — Dual-cam · 1-inch sensor · 45 min
DJI

DJI Air 3S

Dual-cam · 1-inch sensor · 45 min

93
/ 100
From $1,099
VS
DJI Mavic 4 Pro wins by 3
DJI Mavic 4 Pro — 4/3 · Triple cam · 51-min flight
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, DJI Air 3S lands at 93 and DJI Mavic 4 Pro at 96. That puts DJI Mavic 4 Pro ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick DJI Air 3S if…

  • ✓1″ main sensor now on Air line
  • ✓45-min flight time
  • ✓Omnidirectional obstacle sensing

Pick DJI Mavic 4 Pro if…

  • ✓4/3 Hasselblad main camera
  • ✓Triple-cam (0.5×/1×/3×)
  • ✓51-min flight time
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Winner by scenario

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

Camera

DJI Mavic 4 Pro

Compared on the camera sub-score

DJI Mavic 4 Pro leads on camera (98 vs 94).

Flight

Tie

Compared on the flight sub-score

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

Stability

DJI Mavic 4 Pro

Compared on the stability sub-score

DJI Mavic 4 Pro leads on stability (96 vs 94).

Value for money

DJI Air 3S

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

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

DJI Air 3S 93
vs
96 DJI Mavic 4 Pro

Score breakdown

DJI Air 3S
93
camera 94
flight 96
stability 94
features 94
DJI Mavic 4 Pro
96
camera 98
flight 96
stability 96
features 96

Specs side-by-side

DJI Air 3S versus DJI Mavic 4 Pro — full spec comparison
Spec DJI Air 3S DJI Mavic 4 Pro
Sensor
1″ CMOS main + 1/1.3″ 3× tele
4/3 CMOS main + 1/1.3″ tele + 1/1.5″ UW
Video
4K/100 HDR
6K/50 HDR
Flight
45 min
51 min
Weight
724 g
—
Range
—
O4+ ~30 km

DJI Air 3S

Pros
  • +1″ main sensor now on Air line
  • +45-min flight time
  • +Omnidirectional obstacle sensing
Cons
  • −Not as compact as Mini
  • −US availability intermittent
  • −Tele camera still 1/1.3″

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: DJI Air 3S vs DJI Mavic 4 Pro

Which is better, DJI Air 3S or DJI Mavic 4 Pro? +

DJI Mavic 4 Pro scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is DJI Air 3S worth the price? +

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

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 DJI Air 3S 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.

Which is better for camera, DJI Air 3S or DJI Mavic 4 Pro? +

DJI Mavic 4 Pro — leads on camera (98 vs 94). Compared on the camera sub-score.

Which is better for stability, DJI Air 3S or DJI Mavic 4 Pro? +

DJI Mavic 4 Pro — leads on stability (96 vs 94). Compared on the stability sub-score.