DJI
DJI RS 4
$549
Released 2024-04
Best Gimbals · head-to-head
DJI RS 4 vs Hohem iSteady M7
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Hohem iSteady M7 is cheaper at $299. Every spec and price links to its source.
Hohem
Hohem iSteady M7
$299Cheaper
Released 2024-12
Which is better: the DJI RS 4 or Hohem iSteady M7?
The Hohem iSteady M7 wins 2 of the 2 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Hohem iSteady M7 is the cheaper at $299. The Hohem iSteady M7 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 RS 4 | Hohem iSteady M7 |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $549 MSRP, gimbal only | $299 MSRP at launch |
| Brand | DJI | Hohem |
| Released | 2024-04 | 2024-12 |
| Type | camera | smartphone |
| Max payload (lb) | 6.6 | 1.1 |
| Axes | 3 | 3 |
| Battery hours | 12 | 12 |
| Weight (lb) | 2.35 | 1.39 |
| Built in screen | Yes | Yes |
| Quick release | Arca-Swiss / Manfrotto compatible QR plate | — |
| Release | 2024-04 | 2024-12 |
Sources — DJI RS 4: dji.com (verified 2026-06-19). Hohem iSteady M7: store.hohem.com (verified 2026-06-19).
What's the difference between the DJI RS 4 and Hohem iSteady M7?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (3 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.
- Type: DJI RS 4 camera vs Hohem iSteady M7 smartphone
- Max payload (lb): DJI RS 4 6.6 vs Hohem iSteady M7 1.1
- Weight (lb): DJI RS 4 2.35 vs Hohem iSteady M7 1.39
What reviewers say
Sourced tester consensus for each — the "what people who used it think" layer, not just specs.
DJI RS 4
Rests on a single whitelisted hands-on review: TechRadar's Editor's Choice writeup of the base DJI RS 4 by Damien Demolder (April 2024). He found it very easy to set up and rebalance thanks to Teflon-coated arms, praised the quick plate-swap vertical mode that needs no rebalancing, and liked the longer tilt arm plus Focus Pro motor and camera-control integration. No lab measurements were reported, and the only noted downside is that the Android app isn't on the Google Play Store. With just one source, there is no cross-outlet agreement to confirm or contradict. (1 sourced review, 1 lab-tested.)
Praised: Very easy to set up and rebalance; Teflon-coated arms let you make tiny adjustments with less effort; Vertical shooting mode is excellent — quick plate swap, no rebalancing needed; Longer tilt arm handles more accessories, and Focus Pro motor / camera-control integration works well.
Flagged: Android version of the app isn't on the Google Play Store; Still a bit of a process — like all gimbals it demands patience and setup time, not instant results.
Hohem iSteady M7
Only one whitelisted tester, TechRadar, published a genuine week-long hands-on review (tested with an iPhone 13). It rates the M7 the heavy-duty smartphone gimbal to beat, praising its 500g / 12.5mm payload capacity, app-agnostic AI tracking and a detachable 1.4-inch touchscreen that doubles as a ~10m remote, while flagging a slightly janky companion app, an at-times fiddly touchscreen, and its bulky, non-pocketable, fairly pricey (~$299) nature. (1 sourced review, 1 lab-tested.)
Praised: Powerful motors stabilize heavy/large phones up to 500g and 12.5mm thick; App-agnostic AI subject tracking works with any camera app, not just Hohem's; Detachable 1.4-inch touchscreen doubles as a remote (worked to ~10m).
Flagged: Hohem Joy companion app feels janky with poorly translated text; Touchscreen module can be fiddly to use at times; Bulky, non-pocketable and fairly expensive (~$299).