DJI
DJI Mavic 3 Pro
2023
92
/ 100
From $2,199
VS
DJI Mavic 4 Pro · Base · US retail wins by 4
DJI
DJI Mavic 4 Pro · Base · US retail
2025
96
/ 100
From $2,099
Specdex verdict
DJI Mavic 4 Pro · Base · US retail takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, DJI Mavic 3 Pro lands at 92 and DJI Mavic 4 Pro · Base · US retail at 96. That puts DJI Mavic 4 Pro · Base · US retail ahead by 4 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick DJI Mavic 3 Pro if…
- ✓Stabilized 4K+ video
- ✓Obstacle sensing on modern SKUs
- ✓Compact folding chassis
Pick DJI Mavic 4 Pro · Base · US retail if…
- ✓Stabilized 4K+ video
- ✓Obstacle sensing on modern SKUs
- ✓Compact folding chassis
DJI Mavic 3 Pro 92
vs 96 DJI Mavic 4 Pro · Base · US retail
Score breakdown
DJI Mavic 3 Pro
92 camera 92
flight 88
stability 90
features 90
DJI Mavic 4 Pro · Base · US retail
96 camera 96
flight 88
stability 90
features 94
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | DJI Mavic 3 Pro | DJI Mavic 4 Pro · Base · US retail |
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2023 | 2025 |
DJI Mavic 3 Pro
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 · 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
FAQ: DJI Mavic 3 Pro vs DJI Mavic 4 Pro · Base · US retail
Which is better, DJI Mavic 3 Pro or DJI Mavic 4 Pro · Base · US retail? +
DJI Mavic 4 Pro · Base · 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 worth the price? +
At $2,199, DJI Mavic 3 Pro delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in camera.
Is DJI Mavic 4 Pro · Base · US retail worth the price? +
At $2,099, DJI Mavic 4 Pro · Base · US retail delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in camera.
Does DJI Mavic 3 Pro or DJI Mavic 4 Pro · Base · 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.