Experts recommend DJI Avata 2 more than DJI Mavic 3
As of 10 Jan 2025, experts prefer DJI Avata 2 over DJI Mavic 3, but both Video Drones have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, DJI Avata 2 received 5 recommendations: from T3 (1 Jan 2025), PCMag (20 Dec 2024) Man of Many (18 Dec 2024) and 2 others. By contrast, DJI Mavic 3 received only 2 recommendations from CNET (3 Dec 2024) and TechRadar (16 Dec 2024).
| Rank | Change | Price | Video Drone | CNET  | T3  | Digital Camera World  | BestReviews  | WIRED  | PCMag  | Man of Many  | Wirecutter  | TechRadar  | Tom's Guide  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | +1 | $1199 |  DJI Avata 2 | - | 4 | - | - | - | 8 | 5 | 4 | 8 | - |
| 14 | +2 | $2199 |  DJI Mavic 3 The DJI Mavic 3 is a highly praised drone that offers exceptional camera quality, impressive video capabilities, an extended flight time, strong range and signal strength, effective obstacle avoidance, and excellent portability, making it suitable for a wide range of professional applications. | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 6 | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 16 Dec 2024 TechRadar ranked DJI Mavic 3 as #6 and DJI Avata 2 as #8
Rank Video Drone Comment ... ... ... #6 out of 11 DJI Mavic 3 The best value camera drone for enthusiasts... ... ... #8 out of 11 DJI Avata 2 The best FPV drone... ... ... Source: www.techradar.com - On 1 Jan 2025 T3 ranked DJI Avata 2 as #4
Rank Video Drone Comment ... ... ... #4 out of 7 DJI Avata 2 Best drone for cinematic shots... ... ... Source: www.t3.com - On 20 Dec 2024 PCMag ranked DJI Avata 2 as #8
Rank Video Drone Comment ... ... ... #8 out of 8 DJI Avata 2 Best Racing DroneSource: www.pcmag.com - On 18 Dec 2024 Man of Many ranked DJI Avata 2 as #5
Rank Video Drone Comment ... ... ... #5 out of 5 DJI Avata 2 Best for Thrill-seekersSource: manofmany.com - On 16 Oct 2024 Wirecutter ranked DJI Avata 2 as #4
Rank Video Drone Comment ... ... ... #4 out of 5 DJI Avata 2 A thrilling, ready-to-fly FPV drone... ... ... Source: www.nytimes.com - On 3 Dec 2024 CNET ranked DJI Mavic 3 as #3
Rank Video Drone Comment ... ... ... #3 out of 7 DJI Mavic 3 Best drone for serious photographers... ... ... Source: www.cnet.com
After counting and adding up the 77 expert endorsements of the January rankings, DJI Avata 2 outranks DJI Mavic 3. This is not to say that DJI Mavic 3 is a bad option. Like DJI Avata 2, it is recommended by experts, but less.
As can be seen below, DJI Avata 2 outranks DJI Mavic 3 by 8 positions. This indicates that, as of 10 Jan 2025, DJI Avata 2 is more critically acclaimed than DJI Mavic 3.
| Rank | Change | Price | Video Drone | CNET | T3 | Digital Camera World | BestReviews | WIRED | PCMag | Man of Many | Wirecutter | TechRadar | Tom's Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | $1400 |  DJI Mini 4 Pro The DJI Mini 4 Pro is a compact drone that offers exceptional camera quality, impressive video capabilities, a long flight time, a reliable signal connection, effective obstacle avoidance, and excellent portability, making it a recommended choice for those looking for a compact drone with advanced features. | - | 1 | 1 | - | 4 | 1 | 2 | - | 1 | 2 |
| 2 | - | $2199 |  DJI Mavic 3 Pro The DJI Mavic 3 Pro is a highly praised drone that offers excellent camera quality, impressive video capabilities, extended flight time, strong range and signal strength, advanced obstacle avoidance, and portability, making it a powerful and versatile tool for professional photography and videography. | - | 5 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | - | 2 | 3 | - |
| 3 | - | $1099 |  DJI Air 3 The DJI Air 3 is a highly regarded drone that offers exceptional camera quality, video capabilities, flight time, range and signal strength, obstacle avoidance, and portability, making it suitable for professional photographers and videographers. | - | - | 2 | - | 1 | 2 | - | 1 | - | - |
| 4 | +7 | Check price |  DJI Air 3S | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | 4 | 1 |
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Expert reviews [14]
Total expert reviews: 14
- with a score: 6
- without a score: 8
| Highest score by SlashGear | 100 |
| Average score based on 14 reviews | 94 |
| Lowest score by Digital Camera World | 90 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
Expert reviews [21]
Total expert reviews: 21
- with a score: 10
- without a score: 11
| Highest score by Pocket-lint | 90 |
| Average score based on 21 reviews | 85 |
| Lowest score by WIRED | 80 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
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