DJI Mini 3 Pro vs Mavic 2 Pro: In Depth Comparison (with Sample Footage Download)

[@vishalmaipio]

The fact that the video is made with enough love to sync the video transitions with the beat of the music is worth a like itself haha

[@DigitalTechReviewsTips]

I can’t tell you the joy it brings me to know that at least one person actually noticed/cares. I always spend way too long editing stuff like that in my videos so appreciate you taking the time to comment and let me know. 🙏

[@tumaymusic1720]

i dont understand why the people doesnt give you like as much as your content deserve but its an amazing content bro 🙏🏼

[@rocheuro]

totally agree. great reviews here!

[@ziv2liv]

That was an awesome comparison. I own both and I was wondering what am I giving away by shooting with the mini. Apparently not much. Although you can see the advantage the Mavic has over the mini when it comes to low light, but as far as sharpness, especially shooting stills at 48MP, I like the mini more. Also its panorama looks better. Edit point: I had to come back and watch the video again. After several months of not using the Mavic 2 Pro, I picked it up again, and realized how big, heavy and cumbersome it is compare to the Mini 3 Pro. I'd say unless you are traveling to a place that is known for high wind, don't even bother. The Mini 3 is the new king.

[@capturedbyfabian]

The colors definitely look better on the Mavic 2 Pro but overall I’m feeling like replacing the mavic 2 Pro I have with the mini 3 pro for convenience.

[@mikeecua2694]

Me too

[@thedcgod]

Thanks for the reviews! One thing I do wish you would have mentioned. The remotes. While the Mavic 2 Pro remote is lightyears better than the Mavic 3 remote, the Mini 3 Pro RC remote is WAY better than both, IMO. It has insanely good range, controls, and visuals without any separate device requirement. That alone has been the biggest reason I sold my Mavic 2 Pro and 90+% of the time I fly my Mini 3 Pro. Oh, and lenses and settings. Which settings were you using in these videos? HDR on the Mini 3, etc? (Perhaps throw these on the description field on your raw videos?) The lack of variable aperture is probably my only complaint with the Mini 3.

[@djamirjames]

The footage on mavic 2 Pro was more appealing

[@wrekitwealth]

First time here at this channel and I must say, I really love the content you make. This video with the amount of details and side by side comparison of the individual drone’s video quality amazes me! 10:23 Hats off for the effort! 🙌🏻

[@DigitalTechReviewsTips]

Thanks! Side by side tests are inherently hard with drones (unless you build some insane rig to carry both with a larger drone) so I appreciate hearing from people that it’s useful to them.

[@ClaudioDesideriFilms]

You did a great job, thanks for such a detailed comparison 😉

[@dalewiley9208]

WOW! Exceptional video. No one should be shocked that the Mavic 2 Pro produces better images. However, I have been pleasantly surprised at the quality coming from the 12MP camera on the Mini 3 Pro. As is the case with most wide apertures, the latter tends to produce images that are soft in the corners. Great job.

[@DigitalTechReviewsTips]

Thanks Dale! I also was surprised at how well the M3P did, though the camera of the Mavic 2 Pro is still clearly better in most situations.

[@Rogier1969]

Thank you! Very helpful. I was looking for a side-by-side comparison and couldn't find one...

[@DigitalTechReviewsTips]

Glad to hear that Rogier! The lack of other videos comparing these two drones is why I made it despite their likely not being that much search volume for the comparison.

[@sinbrujulasinagenda]

Thank you for the comparisons and the spreadsheet with the specs!

[@AlChered]

Very nice comparison! You did great in matching shots between the drones! Thanks!

[@DigitalTechReviewsTips]

Thanks Alex! Glad it was helpful.

[@PolarEcho]

Love the review, and thank you for the comparison sheet. Super helpful!

[@NA-qs7bg]

I have noticed on the second hand market mavic 2 pro sells for less than the mini 3 pro and is arguably better. I will buy the mavic 2 pro.

[@txcellas]

Thank you for the informations! I am the 1000th like!😅

[@DigitalTechReviewsTips]

Congrats! And thanks for letting me know! Always nice to know that a video I made has helped 5% of the population of my hometown.

[@ShaunBennett]

thank you sir. Shopping on ebay for the Mini 3 pro and saw a mav 2 for a great price.

[@rocheuro]

yep. a proper comparison. hard to find a proper ones on yt. thanks for that. and btw. to me the conclusion is.. that 4 years old M2p is still insane good quality compared to similarly specs "wise" latest 4years newer drone. this is crazy. how good for its time 2018 actually the good old mavic 2 pro was! (still is) . crazy. Althou m3m pro is so close!, did you try to compare them in 10bit modes?

[@joelstolarski2244]

Great to find these 2 compared. Sold my fpv, still have my mini 1st edition. Still fun, but lacks any low light. Hard to decide. Thanks so much for the video. mini and it's the

[@billsherman6129]

Nicely done! Well planned shoot and edit! Nice comparisons! You need to get more thumbs-up!

[@DigitalTechReviewsTips]

Thanks Bill! Nice comments like this make my day 😊

[@ToshoKatana]

Great video! ....in depth review, I like it! Thanks for sharing 👍

[@bushmanphotos]

very well done video... no mucking around straight into the stuff people want to know

[@Overstoked]

OVERSTOKED!! Thank you🙏🏻

[@KAG-tn2mi]

Mavic 2 pro hands down. Aperture adjustment make pics sharp and crisp.

[@DigitalTechReviewsTips]

Very true that DJI has kept adjustable aperture as a feature only available in its Mavic series of drones but I don’t think I’d ever say it makes them “crisp and sharp”. I guess in the sense that you can stop down the aperture to f/11 but over rarely used anything lower than f/5.6.

[@Lattapy6]

Nice vid. I’m still struggling to come to a conclusion though!

[@sounakbanerjee]

Can you please tell me in detail how you used a mic to record audio onto the Mini 3 pro, and what model. Thanks.

[@DigitalTechReviewsTips]

Wasn’t onto the Mini 3 Pro. Used a separate audio recorder lav mic (you can use literally any one or even just record audio with your phone in your shirt pocket) but the key is to clap at the start of your audio and video recording. Then once you’re done filming you try and line up the sound of the clap in the audio with your hands clapping in the drone video and it should be good. Takes a little work but once you get it (provided you just do one long take of video and audio) than you’re all set.

[@sounakbanerjee]

@@DigitalTechReviewsTips Thanks 😊

[@victoriakyivua6929]

@@DigitalTechReviewsTipsanother wow! U matched it perfect❤and thank you for sharing this trick with clap👍🏻

[@ScottieVP]

Great video! What was the song during the photo comparison part?

[@slevinshafel9395]

2:36 wow awsome job. THank you. i keep waching.

[@DigitalTechReviewsTips]

Thanks!

[@powereggfans3724]

Changing the apperture in mp2 IS a Real advantage in picture

[@DigitalTechReviewsTips]

Very true. I’m more a video person and don’t give two sh*ts about the 180° shutter rule really but if you’re a photographer or need to film video following the 180° shutter rule always then having adjustable aperture is almost a must.

[@MetaPoglyad]

very cool and detailed comparison. good job 👍

[@SnufkinTheNomad]

Thanks for the effort buddy. Just about to sell my 2, very happy with my mini 3

[@MrGadgt]

Excellent video! Thank you for this!

[@ambientx518]

Nice video fella. Currently got the mavic pro 2 and thinking about selling for the mini 3 (for ease of use, size and less restrictions)

[@DigitalTechReviewsTips]

Thanks! If you’re looking for those three things than the M3P definitely checks all those boxes. Certainly does feel a little less premium than the Mavic 2 Pro but feels much more modern.

[@hiDadsouppodcast]

Nice video thank you! I’ll upgrade when the pro 4 comes out. Till then not gonna get sucked into the newest gear. 2 pro has been faithful

[@DigitalTechReviewsTips]

Love to hear when a video I made helps someone make a better informed buying decision especially when it’s saving money and not falling for a company’s marketing hype around the “latest and greatest”.

[@LightWthoutTheStatic]

The moire looks about the same between the two. Does that seem accurate to say? Would the Mavic 3 Classic be any different, or really worth it if it's mostly low moire and 10-bit that I'm after?

[@Braga_Films]

Hello friends. Someone help me, please. I have a mavic 2 pro, but I definitely can't make sharp videos. Where am I going wrong? You are satisfied with yours. Beautiful flying machine. But it doesn't seem clear to me at all. Which configuration to use? Thank you.

[@rea7god]

Appreciate this info. Very well presented

[@LiveToRideMTB]

Fascinating thanks for the side by sides :)

[@shauntan04]

Im currently using the Mavic 2 pro and knowing that these new smaller drones have 47mins of battery time is crazy

[@DigitalTechReviewsTips]

Well *47 mins* is more like 34-36mins in reality, but compared to the previous gen of drones like the Mavic 2 Pro, Air 2S and more which get only like 24-26min it’s pretty insane. I don’t get how some people are still complaining about flight time 😂

[@stevenbrody1]

Hey thanks for the review. Not totally related but how do you record ur voice live while flying the drone around you? External mic or something? Thanks for Ur help

[@DigitalTechReviewsTips]

Hey Steven, I actually have a quick video answering exactly that over on my channel cause so many people have asked. Here's the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qWTafqRroa-dsNE

[@christophergeraldss6064]

Appeciate the videos man, thank you!

[@IronHideWildfire]

Great video! Thank you very much. What's the name of the recording device for your voice audio while the drone is flying around? And what would you use to record audio of random things (turbo whistle of engine, attached to tree to catch crack as tree goes over after being cut, exhaust of vehicle, whine of hydraulic pump, etc) Thank you so much for your content!!

[@DigitalTechReviewsTips]

Thanks, glad you found it helpful! The audio recorder I'm using is the ZOOM F2 - amzn.to/3CbKCKH. It definitely has some limitations, but I love it because it uses 32bit float which means you essentially never have to adjust audio levels or worry about peaking. As for what I'd use to record random things - I usually just use sound effects I find online and add the audio that way in the post, however, if there's a unique sound I don't think I'll be able to find, I will often use my phone (after all they are designed first and foremost to capture audio) or my other audio recorder which is the Tascam DR40. Highly recommend the latter as it's lasted me 10 years.

[@youngengineer8174]

Thank you bro Like honestly

[@DigitalTechReviewsTips]

No problem! Glad it helped!

[@emimihalache5973]

Great comparison!🎉

[@Jcthered]

good stuff dude. thanks

[@miftahzaaa]

Thanks for comparations Drone from mini 3 pro vs mavic 2 pro

[@handaka2011]

Nice info, good job

[@PhilippKoehl7]

I don't understand why everyone is so obsessed about the Tracking-Feature? Can someone explain? I'm new in the drone space and I'll buy one soon.

[@DigitalTechReviewsTips]

I can’t tell you personally either man as I’m not the biggest fan of it (and obviously don’t trust it to not crash into stuff as you can tell from the video). That said, I think people like the idea of having a drone being able to film them without them having to do any work and allowing them to let them focus on what they’re doing. I like the POI mode (allows it to orbit an object) but personally don’t use the active track mode much as I’m almost always at the controls and do it manually. Would love to have another person chime in though!

[@angelteamnolimit624]

The biggest con ever on the mini is the wind this weekend lost my mini 3 due to wind something my mavic pro the OG one can handle mini 3 couldn’t handle it I tried fighting it I wish I would of threw it in sport mode maybe it would of helped been flying for 10 years first drone I ever lost what a downer lol so now back out with the OG mavic to I leap and buy the mavic 3 with the dual camera

[@FelixvonNida]

Really helpful thanks

[@gonzalomeyer7277]

Great video and music mate ! Thank you ( Muy útil )

[@alexrosman]

Great comparison. Thanks!

[@MasterEggroll]

some stuff looks better on the mini and some on the 2 pro. I had both and love the mini for its size. it fits in my hiking back pack with easy. quick to get up in the air and start shooting

[@DigitalTechReviewsTips]

Great synopsis of the video here. I too wasn’t able to conclusively call one better but the Mini 3 Pro is definitely better for carrying around in a backpack and doing quick casual flights.

[@ryanleonard2293]

@@DigitalTechReviewsTips i think when you consider the cost, the mini 3 pro wins. i just bought the mini3 after seeing the crazy quality and i'll probably sell my m2p

[@geoffedkins4661]

Have a mini 3 pro upgraded from a MP1 and it is truly quite amazing. Hate that it looks like a toy and is plastic and looks cheap ( sorry ). I live in a windy place and am restricted with the mini 3 , was thinking about buying a MP2 as a spare for being able to fly in more windy conditions.

[@loicleray]

Thanks for making this video 😊

[@davewalstad9254]

All-for a complete amateur and my first drone, what would you all suggest? He mentions the lack of side sensors. Should I really be concerned with that? I don't see myself flying it through a forest. Great Video, Thank You! Any and all suggestions welcomed and appreciated! Thanks!

[@DigitalTechReviewsTips]

Thanks for the kind words Dave! How much you looking to spend and what sort of things are you wanting to create with the drone when you get it?

[@davewalstad9254]

@@DigitalTechReviewsTips I'm mostly wanting to get video while hiking, from the tops of mountains and around my home. I'd like to keep it around $1k, but I'm not bound by that. Easy to use and fly are most important!! Thanks in advance!

[@davewalstad9254]

@@DigitalTechReviewsTips Also, I'm looking to get this quickly. Bestbuy seems about the quickest. Any suggestions? Thanks Again!!

[@hammad3180]

@@davewalstad9254 i just got the mini 3 pro. Its a great buy. Packed with tons of features for such a small price. With 1k you could get the fly more combo aswell as nd filters.

[@rajeshkrishnan9255]

Content quality is so good 😊.

[@escargofoto]

how you make vertical photo with m2p ? i remeber thi feature long time ago. thanks for movie!

[@DigitalTechReviewsTips]

Panorama mode > Vertical panorama I think Can’t remember the exact steps cause it’s been a while since I used the DJI GO 4 app but I think that’s it.

[@victoriakyivua6929]

Unbeliavable thankful for this comparison video! U did a really good job! My husband is professional camera man and he doesnt speak English😂so asked me to watch and translate for him cause its been a month since he is stuck without decision which one of these two to buy! I really like how portable mini is but seems like from camera perspective Pro2 is still better

[@DigitalTechReviewsTips]

Wow thanks for the great comment! I wish I could make videos in multiple languages but I don’t have the language skills like you 😂 Glad your husband had you to bridge the gap and hope he’s satisfied with whichever drone he ends up going for!

[@HylkeJellema]

tip: you can auto translate the subtitels in youtube

[@caseybachmeyer]

Super! New follower

[@orozcocris93]

my guy isnt that the park in longmont colorado? i lived there for 14 years and i swear the similarities are uncanny

[@DigitalTechReviewsTips]

Yeah! You got it right on. Lived there for two years before I began traveling full time but might end up back there some day cause I love the area.

[@orozcocris93]

@@DigitalTechReviewsTips I miss it so much myself. Congrats on traveling full time though! Looking forward to seeing it on the channel!

[@SkyTouch08]

Appreciate the video bro. New Subscriber

[@DigitalTechReviewsTips]

Thanks for the sub and glad you liked the video!

[@jamesdrakefilms]

The mini 3 pro is so close.. just has that slightly more digital look from the phantom generation

[@DigitalTechReviewsTips]

Yeah that’s so true. It really does have that Phantom slightly over-sharpened look.

[@blazerly]

Genio, graaacias ☆☆☆☆☆☆

[@Ianmacca75]

These are the 2 drones I’m considering buying tomorrow but still unsure which one , my heads saying the mini 3 but my gut tells me the mavic

[@DigitalTechReviewsTips]

That’s a tough choice. Both about the same price?

[@CarloCanlas-o2u]

having the same sentiments here. I'm also torn between the two

[@Ianmacca75]

@@CarloCanlas-o2u I went for the mini 3 pro and no regrets

[@tonymcclendon-hobbytime7727]

Great video. New sub

[@avbrands1720]

Gained a Sub bro🎉🎉🎉

[@NewZealandAdventures]

Great video

[@Xenthera]

I was so excited to get my brand new mavic 2 pro. Drone tech moves so fast 😢

[@ALERZMOTOVLOG]

Wow nice review bro…

[@DigitalTechReviewsTips]

Thanks man! Glad it helped.

[@nomad7843]

Awesome 👍

[@Christianmax99]

well for next time, you can record audio with the drone!!!!!!! how about low light performance? wind resistance? maximum-minimum f stop of the drone cameras? can you change the aperture on the mini? not a very good review mate.

[@DigitalTechReviewsTips]

“record audio with the drone”? not really sure what you mean by this Otherwise I work to always make my videos as good as possible but understand that they don’t always hit the mark for everyone. Still, appreciate you taking the time to watch the video all the way through and leave your feedback so I can try to improve. Oh and if you want specs, I linked in the description to my personal comparison chart of all DJI drones which I’ve spent hours creating.

[@rifaldychannel8668]

Mantap bro salam kenal salam satu pilot 👍✌️ terbaik

[@NildoScoop]

In low light the Mini 3 pro smokes the Mavic 2 pro.

[@bradleyhommerson6541]

The pro 2 has a bigger sensor which makes it better in low light what are you talking about

[@bradleyhommerson6541]

Dji mini 3 has a .769 inch sensor compared to a 1 inch not bad but still

[@NildoScoop]

@@bradleyhommerson6541 And an F stop of 1.7. So the Mavic 2 only has 2.8 and is older technology.

[@bradleyhommerson6541]

@@NildoScoop The mavic 2 pro has REAL 10 bit color as well as 2.8 to 11 f stop, the mini 3 pro has a fixed f stop at 1.7, you can't change it... Only the mavic 2 zoom has a fixed f stop at 2.8. So in heavy light the mavic wins not to mention you can get the shutter speed correct to make the cinematic look way better because of the ability to change the f stop.

[@BestDroneGuy]

I’m gonna just get the mini 3 pro

[@DigitalTechReviewsTips]

Nice! Hope you like it!

[@BestDroneGuy]

I have it for a few weeks already, and I am so happy with my purchases. Would recommend

[@DynamteKid316]

Earned a sub.+like! Mavic 2 pro for me thank you!

[@jebemi]

i sub i have Mavic 2 pro still missing my ph4p tho

[@DigitalTechReviewsTips]

Ooh feel you there. I get super nostalgic for the Phantom era of drones.

[@jebemi]

@@DigitalTechReviewsTips i bought mavic after crashing ph4p still the best drone and had 4k60 honestly probably best balanced drone they ever made

[@livestreamsuk6004]

I think DJI are just having a laugh! All these cameras are basically identical, same crap image. Is it some silly government rule why they cant put decent cameras in these things?

[@orangerecords_studio]

djeeses. what an awful music !`!