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DJI Mavic 3 Pro · Base · US retail — 2023
DJI

DJI Mavic 3 Pro · Base · US retail

2023

92
/ 100
From $2,199
VS
DJI Mavic 4 Pro · US retail wins by 4
DJI Mavic 4 Pro · US retail — 2025
DJI

DJI Mavic 4 Pro · US retail

2025

96
/ 100
From $2,099
Specdex verdict

DJI Mavic 4 Pro · US retail takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, DJI Mavic 3 Pro · Base · US retail lands at 92 and DJI Mavic 4 Pro · US retail at 96. That puts DJI Mavic 4 Pro · US retail ahead by 4 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

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

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

Pick DJI Mavic 4 Pro · US 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

DJI Mavic 4 Pro · US retail

Compared on the camera sub-score

DJI Mavic 4 Pro · US retail leads on camera (96 vs 92).

Features

DJI Mavic 4 Pro · US retail

Compared on the features sub-score

DJI Mavic 4 Pro · US retail leads on features (94 vs 90).

Stability

Tie

Compared on the stability sub-score

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

Value for money

Tie

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.

DJI Mavic 3 Pro · Base · US retail 92
vs
96 DJI Mavic 4 Pro · US retail

Score breakdown

DJI Mavic 3 Pro · Base · US retail
92
camera 92
flight 88
stability 90
features 90
DJI Mavic 4 Pro · US retail
96
camera 96
flight 88
stability 90
features 94

Specs side-by-side

DJI Mavic 3 Pro · Base · US retail versus DJI Mavic 4 Pro · US retail — full spec comparison
Spec DJI Mavic 3 Pro · Base · US retail DJI Mavic 4 Pro · US retail
Release year
2023
2025

DJI Mavic 3 Pro · Base · 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 Mavic 4 Pro · 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

FAQ: DJI Mavic 3 Pro · Base · US retail vs DJI Mavic 4 Pro · US retail

Which is better, DJI Mavic 3 Pro · Base · US retail or DJI Mavic 4 Pro · US retail? +

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

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

At $2,199, DJI Mavic 3 Pro · Base · US retail delivers a Specdex score of 92 — 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 Pro · Base · US 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 Pro · Base · US retail or DJI Mavic 4 Pro · US retail? +

DJI Mavic 4 Pro · US retail — leads on camera (96 vs 92). Compared on the camera sub-score.

Which is better for features, DJI Mavic 3 Pro · Base · US retail or DJI Mavic 4 Pro · US retail? +

DJI Mavic 4 Pro · US retail — leads on features (94 vs 90). Compared on the features sub-score.