DJI Mavic 3 Enterprise · Base · APAC retail
2022
DJI Mavic 4 Pro · US retail
2025
DJI Mavic 4 Pro · US retail takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, DJI Mavic 3 Enterprise · Base · APAC retail lands at 90 and DJI Mavic 4 Pro · US retail at 96. That puts DJI Mavic 4 Pro · US retail ahead by 6 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick DJI Mavic 3 Enterprise · Base · APAC retail if…
- ✓Professional or purpose-specific
- ✓Modular payloads (enterprise)
- ✓Cinematic capture (cine models)
Pick DJI Mavic 4 Pro · US 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 · US retailCompared on the camera sub-score
DJI Mavic 4 Pro · US retail leads on camera (96 vs 90).
Features
DJI Mavic 4 Pro · US retailCompared on the features sub-score
DJI Mavic 4 Pro · US retail leads on features (94 vs 88).
Stability
TieCompared on the stability sub-score
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Value for money
DJI Mavic 4 Pro · US retailSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
DJI Mavic 4 Pro · US retail more score per dollar ($2,099 vs $3,299).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | DJI Mavic 3 Enterprise · Base · APAC retail | DJI Mavic 4 Pro · US retail |
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2022 | 2025 |
DJI Mavic 3 Enterprise · Base · APAC retail
- +Professional or purpose-specific
- +Modular payloads (enterprise)
- +Cinematic capture (cine models)
- −Expensive
- −Regulatory complexity for commercial use
- −Limited flight time on pro rigs
DJI Mavic 4 Pro · US 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 Enterprise · Base · APAC retail vs DJI Mavic 4 Pro · US retail
Which is better, DJI Mavic 3 Enterprise · Base · APAC retail or DJI Mavic 4 Pro · US retail? +
DJI Mavic 4 Pro · US retail scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 6. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is DJI Mavic 3 Enterprise · Base · APAC retail worth the price? +
At $3,299, DJI Mavic 3 Enterprise · Base · APAC retail delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in camera.
Is DJI Mavic 4 Pro · US retail worth the price? +
At $2,099, DJI Mavic 4 Pro · US retail delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in camera.
Does DJI Mavic 3 Enterprise · Base · APAC retail or DJI Mavic 4 Pro · US 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 Enterprise · Base · APAC retail or DJI Mavic 4 Pro · US retail? +
DJI Mavic 4 Pro · US retail — leads on camera (96 vs 90). Compared on the camera sub-score.
Which is better for features, DJI Mavic 3 Enterprise · Base · APAC retail or DJI Mavic 4 Pro · US retail? +
DJI Mavic 4 Pro · US retail — leads on features (94 vs 88). Compared on the features sub-score.