DJI Mini 4K
Score: 81/100
Holy Stone HS720R
Score: 82/100Rankings
The HS720R offers a 3-axis gimbal and 4K video in a foldable package, targeting beginners who want longer range and more stable footage, though it lacks obstacle avoidance and is heavier than the sub-250 g threshold.
The DJI Mini 4K is a lightweight, sub-249 g entry-level drone that offers 4K video, a 3-axis gimbal, and up to 31 minutes of flight time, making it ideal for beginners and travel creators.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
31 minutesbest | 26 minutes | |
5,200 mAhbest | 2,950 mAh | |
12 MPbest | 8.2 MP | |
| ↓ lower better | 246 gbest | 389 g |
3,840 pbest | 3,840 pbest | |
— | 0.333 inbest | |
4,000 mbest | — | |
2.8 fbest | — |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Camera(3) | ||
Photo Resolution (MP) | 12 MP | 8.2 MP |
Sensor Size (in) | 1/2.3 in | 0.333 in |
Field of View (°) | 77 ° | 140 ° |
Transmission & Connectivity(1) | ||
Transmission System | DJI O2 | 5 GHz |
Battery & Power(3) | ||
Battery Capacity (mAh) | 5200 mAh | 2950 mAh |
Flight Time (minutes) | 31 minutes | 26 minutes |
Charging Time (minutes) | 90 minutes | 300 minutes |
Flight Performance(1) | ||
Takeoff Weight (g) | 246 g | 389 g |
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Professional reviewers praise the Mini 4K as a solid step up from the Mini SE, highlighting its RAW photo capability, crisp 4K video, and long transmission range, while noting the absence of obstacle avoidance and advanced AI features.
Everyday users appreciate the drone's ease of use, reliable performance, and high-quality camera, though they complain about a hypersensitive remote, missing accessories, and limited customer support.
Professional reviewers praise the HS720R for bringing a 3-axis mechanical gimbal, time-lapse capability and long-range transmission to the entry-level market, noting its beginner-friendly controls but criticizing the mediocre 4K video quality, hover drift, limited camera controls and the absence of obstacle avoidance.
Everyday users appreciate the smooth 4K footage, easy setup, portability and reliable GPS features, especially Follow-Me and RTH, while common complaints focus on hover drift, soft image quality, lack of obstacle avoidance, slow charging and occasional GPS loss in dense areas.
“Easy to use and reliable”
“Camera is really good, takes great images”
“Love the QuickShots - makes me look like a pro”
