Experts recommend DJI Mini 2 SE more than DJI Mini 3
As of 10 Jan 2025, experts prefer DJI Mini 2 SE over DJI Mini 3, but both Video Drones have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, DJI Mini 2 SE received 3 recommendations: from Digital Camera World (25 Nov 2024), BestReviews (1 Dec 2024) and TechRadar (16 Dec 2024). By contrast, DJI Mini 3 received only 4 recommendations from Digital Camera World (25 Nov 2024), PCMag (20 Dec 2024) Wirecutter (16 Oct 2024) and 1 other.
| Rank | Change | Price | Video Drone | CNET  | T3  | Digital Camera World  | BestReviews  | WIRED  | PCMag  | Man of Many  | Wirecutter  | TechRadar  | Tom's Guide  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | -3 | $314 |  DJI Mini 2 SE | - | - | 9 | 1 | - | - | - | - | 2 | - |
| 9 | -3 | $419 |  DJI Mini 3 The DJI Mini 3 is a compact and lightweight drone with excellent camera quality and advanced stabilization features, making it ideal for adventurers and travelers who want to capture stunning aerial footage on the go. | - | - | 4 | - | - | 4 | - | 3 | - | 4 |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 25 Nov 2024 Digital Camera World ranked DJI Mini 3 as #4 and DJI Mini 2 SE as #9
Rank Video Drone Comment ... ... ... #4 out of 10 DJI Mini 3 A great choice for the beginner and often often found cheaply... ... ... #9 out of 10 DJI Mini 2 SE Finally, DJI's low-cost drone has no significant compromises... ... ... Source: www.digitalcameraworld.com - On 1 Dec 2024 BestReviews ranked DJI Mini 2 SE as #1
Rank Video Drone Comment #1 out of 5 DJI Mini 2 SE Best of the Best... ... ... Source: bestreviews.com - On 16 Dec 2024 TechRadar ranked DJI Mini 2 SE as #2
Rank Video Drone Comment ... ... ... #2 out of 11 DJI Mini 2 SE The best budget drone if you don’t need obstacle avoidance... ... ... Source: www.techradar.com - On 20 Dec 2024 PCMag ranked DJI Mini 3 as #4
Rank Video Drone Comment ... ... ... #4 out of 8 DJI Mini 3 Best Budget Drone... ... ... Source: www.pcmag.com - On 16 Oct 2024 Wirecutter ranked DJI Mini 3 as #3
Rank Video Drone Comment ... ... ... #3 out of 5 DJI Mini 3 An impressive entry-level drone... ... ... Source: www.nytimes.com - On 29 Oct 2024 Tom's Guide ranked DJI Mini 3 as #4
Rank Video Drone Comment ... ... ... #4 out of 10 DJI Mini 3 Vertical video for less... ... ... Source: www.tomsguide.com
After counting and adding up the 77 expert endorsements of the January rankings, DJI Mini 2 SE outranks DJI Mini 3. This is not to say that DJI Mini 3 is a bad option. Like DJI Mini 2 SE, it is recommended by experts, but less.
As can be seen below, DJI Mini 2 SE outranks DJI Mini 3 by 1 position. This indicates that, as of 10 Jan 2025, DJI Mini 2 SE is more critically acclaimed than DJI Mini 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 [3]
Total expert reviews: 3
- with a score: 1
- without a score: 2
| Highest score by Digital Camera World | 90 |
| Average score based on 3 reviews | 90 |
| Lowest score by Digital Camera World | 90 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
Expert reviews [13]
Total expert reviews: 13
- with a score: 9
- without a score: 4
| Highest score by Stuff.tv | 100 |
| Average score based on 13 reviews | 83 |
| Lowest score by Tom's Guide | 80 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
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