DJI
DJI Mini 4 Pro
$759
Released 2023-09
Best Camera Drones · head-to-head
DJI Mini 4 Pro vs HOVERAir X1
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. HOVERAir X1 is cheaper at $339. Every spec and price links to its source.
HOVERAir
HOVERAir X1
$339Cheaper
Released 2023-08
Which is better: the DJI Mini 4 Pro or HOVERAir X1?
The HOVERAir X1 wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The HOVERAir X1 is the cheaper at $339. The HOVERAir X1 both leads on specs and costs less — the straightforward pick.
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Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | DJI Mini 4 Pro | HOVERAir X1 |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $759 | $339 |
| Brand | DJI | HOVERAir |
| Released | 2023-09 | 2023-08 |
| Weight (g) | 249 | 125 |
| Camera (MP) | 48 | — |
| Max video | 4K@100fps | 2.7K@30fps |
| Flight min | 34 | 11 |
| Range km | 20 | — |
| Obstacle sensing | 6-dir | downward-only |
| Sub250g | Yes | Yes |
| Release | 2023-09 | 2023-08 |
Sources — DJI Mini 4 Pro: dji.com (verified 2026-06-15). HOVERAir X1: global.hoverair.com (verified 2026-06-15).
What's the difference between the DJI Mini 4 Pro and HOVERAir X1?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (4 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.
- Weight (g): DJI Mini 4 Pro 249 vs HOVERAir X1 125
- Max video: DJI Mini 4 Pro 4K@100fps vs HOVERAir X1 2.7K@30fps
- Flight min: DJI Mini 4 Pro 34 vs HOVERAir X1 11
- Obstacle sensing: DJI Mini 4 Pro 6-dir vs HOVERAir X1 downward-only
What reviewers say
Sourced tester consensus for each — the "what people who used it think" layer, not just specs.
DJI Mini 4 Pro
Two whitelisted field-testers (Engadget, TechRadar) both call the DJI Mini 4 Pro the benchmark sub-250g drone. Both independently measured real-world flight around 20-25 minutes, short of the 34-minute rating. Both praise the omnidirectional obstacle sensing and the improved video features. Wind handling is contested: Engadget found 24 MPH wind resistance 'impressive' while TechRadar lists 'not suited to windy conditions' as a con. (2 sourced reviews, 2 lab-tested.)
Praised: Best-in-class sub-250g drone; benchmark for its category; Omnidirectional obstacle sensing / collision avoidance adds real safety; Improved video features (4K 100fps slow-mo, D-Log M color profile).
Flagged: Real-world flight time (~20-25 min) falls well short of the 34-min rating; Only an incremental upgrade over the Mini 3 Pro; may not tempt existing owners; Not suited to windy conditions.
HOVERAir X1
One whitelisted tester (TechRadar) provides a readable hands-on review of the base HoverAir X1. Reviewer James Abbott recommends it as a fun, safe, easy-to-use beginner selfie drone with excellent autonomous tracking and smooth 2.7K video, but flags limited and awkwardly laid-out manual controls, heavy photo processing with low-light noise, and a measured 9-10-minute flight time versus the 11 minutes advertised. (1 sourced review, 1 lab-tested.)
Praised: Easy, safe palm-launch design that is small and lightweight; Excellent autonomous subject tracking via intelligent flight paths; Smooth, well-stabilised 2.7K video.
Flagged: Limited and awkwardly laid-out manual flight controls; Heavy photo processing; noise evident in low light; Short real-world flight time (9-10 min) and pricey vs DJI Mini 2 SE.