DJI Neo
Score: 71/100
Holy Stone HS720E
Score: 72/100Rankings
The Holy Stone HS720E is a foldable, GPS-enabled quadcopter that delivers 4K video with a Sony sensor and electronic stabilization. It offers generous flight time (23 min per battery) and a suite of intelligent flight modes, making it a solid choice for beginners and hobbyists.
The DJI Neo is an ultra-light, pocket-sized drone that delivers 4K video and AI-driven tracking, making it ideal for casual creators and beginners. Its multiple control methods and built-in propeller guards add convenience, but the lack of a mechanical gimbal and modest flight time limit more demanding use cases.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
18 minutes | 46 minutesbest | |
1,435 mAh | 2,800 mAhbest | |
12 MPbest | 8 MP | |
| ↓ lower better | 135 gbest | 495 g |
— | 3,840 pbest | |
0.5 inbest | — | |
2,000 mbest | — | |
2.2 fbest | — |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Camera(2) | ||
Photo Resolution (MP) | 12 MP | 8 MP |
Maximum Video Resolution (p) | 4K p | 3840 p |
Transmission & Connectivity(1) | ||
Transmission System | Wi‑Fi/Bluetooth | 5GHz Wi-Fi |
Battery & Power(2) | ||
Battery Capacity (mAh) | 1435 mAh | 2800 mAh |
Flight Time (minutes) | 18 minutes | 46 minutes |
Flight Performance(1) | ||
Takeoff Weight (g) | 135 g | 495 g |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers commend the Neo for democratizing aerial content creation with its ultra-light weight, 4K video, and intuitive QuickShot modes, while noting the absence of a mechanical gimbal and short battery life as drawbacks.
Everyday users love the Neo's pocketability, palm launch, and easy AI tracking, often praising its ability to produce Instagram-ready clips; common frustrations revolve around shaky footage in wind and the brief 18-minute flight time.
Professional reviewers praise the HS720E for its Sony sensor, solid 4K EIS video, and reliable GPS/optical-flow positioning, but criticize the basic app, lack of a mechanical gimbal, and absence of obstacle avoidance.
Everyday users rate the HS720E around 4.2-4.3 stars, highlighting its long flight time, ease of use, crisp 4K video, and compact portability, while noting Wi-Fi lag, limited stabilization in wind, and slow charging.
“46 minutes of flying is amazing for the price.”
“Perfect for beginners-GPS lock is fast, and return-to-home works every time.”
“4K footage is crisp and stable for casual use.”
