Holy Stone HS720E
Score: 72/100
Potensic ATOM SE
Score: 71/100Rankings
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 Potensic ATOM SE is a sub-250 g foldable drone offering 4K video with electronic image stabilization, up to 31 minutes of flight, and a 4 km transmission range via PixSync 2.0. It includes GPS-assisted intelligent flight modes and a lightweight design that avoids registration, though it lacks a mechanical gimbal and has slower charging.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
46 minutesbest | 31 minutes | |
2,800 mAhbest | 2,500 mAh | |
8 MP | 12 MPbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 495 g | 249 gbest |
3,840 pbest | — | |
— | 0.333 inbest | |
— | 4,000 mbest | |
— | 2.2 fbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Camera(3) | ||
Photo Resolution (MP) | 8 MP | 12 MP |
Maximum Video Resolution (p) | 3840 p | 4K p |
Field of View (°) | 130 ° | 118 ° |
Transmission & Connectivity(1) | ||
Transmission System | 5GHz Wi-Fi | PixSync 2.0 |
Battery & Power(3) | ||
Battery Capacity (mAh) | 2800 mAh | 2500 mAh |
Flight Time (minutes) | 46 minutes | 31 minutes |
Charging Time (minutes) | 90-120 minutes | 90 minutes |
Flight Performance(1) | ||
Takeoff Weight (g) | 495 g | 249 g |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
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.
Professional reviewers praise the ATOM SE for delivering a high-end feature set-4K video, long endurance, and robust GPS navigation-at a beginner-friendly price, but note the absence of a mechanical gimbal as a drawback for serious aerial cinematography.
Everyday users love the drone's long flight time, easy portability, and affordable price, often highlighting the included extra battery and case as great value, while recurring complaints focus on the lack of a gimbal, slow charging, and the need to register for the companion app.
“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.”
