Experts recommend DJI Mini 3 more than DJI Mini 2
As of 10 Jan 2025, experts prefer DJI Mini 3 over DJI Mini 2, but both Video Drones have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, DJI Mini 3 received 4 recommendations: from Digital Camera World (25 Nov 2024), PCMag (20 Dec 2024) Wirecutter (16 Oct 2024) and 1 other. By contrast, DJI Mini 2 received only 2 recommendations from CNET (3 Dec 2024) and WIRED (25 Mar 2024).
| Rank | Change | Price | Video Drone | CNET  | T3  | Digital Camera World  | BestReviews  | WIRED  | PCMag  | Man of Many  | Wirecutter  | TechRadar  | Tom's Guide  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 16 | +2 | Check price |  DJI Mini 2 The DJI Mini 2 is a highly recommended drone for capturing high-quality photos and videos, offering impressive camera quality, stable footage, long transmission range, and a compact and portable design. | 7 | - | - | - | 3 | - | - | - | - | - |
Curious to see this month's entire Video Drones ranking? It's here
Endorsement summary:
- On 3 Dec 2024 CNET ranked DJI Mini 2 as #7
Rank Video Drone Comment ... ... ... #7 out of 7 DJI Mini 2 Best beginner droneSource: www.cnet.com - On 25 Mar 2024 WIRED ranked DJI Mini 2 as #3
Rank Video Drone Comment ... ... ... #3 out of 9 DJI Mini 2 Best Budget Drone... ... ... Source: www.wired.com - On 25 Nov 2024 Digital Camera World ranked DJI Mini 3 as #4
Rank Video Drone Comment ... ... ... #4 out of 10 DJI Mini 3 A great choice for the beginner and often often found cheaply... ... ... Source: www.digitalcameraworld.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 3 outranks DJI Mini 2. This is not to say that DJI Mini 2 is a bad option. Like DJI Mini 3, it is recommended by experts, but less.
As can be seen below, DJI Mini 3 outranks DJI Mini 2 by 7 positions. This indicates that, as of 10 Jan 2025, DJI Mini 3 is more critically acclaimed than DJI Mini 2.
| 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 [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 |
From Seller:
- 【PACK LIGHT, FLY FREE】: at less than 249 g, it weighs about as much as an apple and fits in the palm of your hand. compact and convenient, this small drone is your ideal travel companion, transforming how you capture your favorite memories.
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From Seller:
- No Registration Needed - Under 249 g, FAA Registration, and Remote ID are not required if you fly for recreational purposes. Visit the FAA's official website for requirements related to drone registration and Remote ID. [1]
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