DJI Mavic 3 · Base · US retail
2021
DJI Mavic 4 Pro · APAC retail
2025
DJI Mavic 4 Pro · APAC retail takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, DJI Mavic 3 · Base · US retail lands at 89 and DJI Mavic 4 Pro · APAC retail at 96. That puts DJI Mavic 4 Pro · APAC retail ahead by 7 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick DJI Mavic 3 · Base · US retail if…
- ✓Stabilized 4K+ video
- ✓Obstacle sensing on modern SKUs
- ✓Compact folding chassis
Pick DJI Mavic 4 Pro · APAC retail if…
- ✓Stabilized 4K+ video
- ✓Obstacle sensing on modern SKUs
- ✓Compact folding chassis
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testCamera
DJI Mavic 4 Pro · APAC retailCompared on the camera sub-score
DJI Mavic 4 Pro · APAC retail leads on camera (96 vs 89).
Features
DJI Mavic 4 Pro · APAC retailCompared on the features sub-score
DJI Mavic 4 Pro · APAC retail leads on features (94 vs 87).
Stability
TieCompared on the stability sub-score
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Value for money
DJI Mavic 3 · Base · US retailSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
DJI Mavic 3 · Base · US retail more score per dollar ($1,599 vs $2,099).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | DJI Mavic 3 · Base · US retail | DJI Mavic 4 Pro · APAC retail |
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2021 | 2025 |
DJI Mavic 3 · Base · US retail
- +Stabilized 4K+ video
- +Obstacle sensing on modern SKUs
- +Compact folding chassis
- −Regulation varies by region
- −Battery extras add up
- −Weather-sensitive
DJI Mavic 4 Pro · APAC retail
- +Stabilized 4K+ video
- +Obstacle sensing on modern SKUs
- +Compact folding chassis
- −Regulation varies by region
- −Battery extras add up
- −Weather-sensitive
FAQ: DJI Mavic 3 · Base · US retail vs DJI Mavic 4 Pro · APAC retail
Which is better, DJI Mavic 3 · Base · US retail or DJI Mavic 4 Pro · APAC retail? +
DJI Mavic 4 Pro · APAC retail scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 7. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is DJI Mavic 3 · Base · US retail worth the price? +
At $1,599, DJI Mavic 3 · Base · US retail delivers a Specdex score of 89 — strongest in stability.
Is DJI Mavic 4 Pro · APAC retail worth the price? +
At $2,099, DJI Mavic 4 Pro · APAC retail delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in camera.
Does DJI Mavic 3 · Base · US retail or DJI Mavic 4 Pro · 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 better for camera, DJI Mavic 3 · Base · US retail or DJI Mavic 4 Pro · APAC retail? +
DJI Mavic 4 Pro · APAC retail — leads on camera (96 vs 89). Compared on the camera sub-score.
Which is better for features, DJI Mavic 3 · Base · US retail or DJI Mavic 4 Pro · APAC retail? +
DJI Mavic 4 Pro · APAC retail — leads on features (94 vs 87). Compared on the features sub-score.