Potensic ATOM SE
Score: 71/100
Holy Stone HS175G
Score: 98/100Rankings
The HS175G is a lightweight, sub-250 g drone with a 4K EIS camera and dual batteries delivering up to an hour of flight, aimed at hobbyists seeking a portable, registration-free solution.
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 | | |
|---|---|---|
31 minutes | 60 minutesbest | |
2,500 mAhbest | — | |
12 MPbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 249 gbest | 249 gbest |
— | 3,840 pbest | |
0.333 inbest | — | |
4,000 mbest | — | |
2.2 fbest | — |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Camera(2) | ||
Maximum Video Resolution (p) | 4K p | 3840 p |
Field of View (°) | 118 ° | 120 ° |
Transmission & Connectivity(1) | ||
Transmission System | PixSync 2.0 | 5 GHz |
Battery & Power(1) | ||
Flight Time (minutes) | 31 minutes | 60 minutes |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
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.
Professional reviewers commend the HS600 for its long range and endurance, the HS360E for its exceptional transmission distance, and the HS175G for its lightweight, registration-free design.
Everyday users repeatedly praise the drones for stable flight in moderate wind, impressive 4K video quality, ease of use for beginners, reliable return-to-home, and the convenience of Follow Me and custom flight path features.
“Very stable even in 10-15 mph winds.”
“Image quality is great - very impressed with 4K footage.”
“Easy to fly as a first-time drone user.”
