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DJI Mini 4 Pro vs iPad Pro M4
Specs, price and the one trade-off that actually decides it — DJI Mini 4 Pro against iPad Pro M4, side by side.
Cheaper to start
DJI Mini 4 Pro
Starts about $240 lower.
Rated higher
iPad Pro M4
9.7 vs 9.4 on our design scale.
Standout
DJI Mini 4 Pro
Bypasses most registration requirements (<250g)
DJI Mini 4 Pro
A sub-250g drone at $759 that sidesteps most registration rules without giving up the camera.
Where it wins, where it doesn't
Pros
- Bypasses most registration requirements (<250g)
- Excellent obstacle avoidance
- Superb image quality for its size
Cons
- Struggles in high winds
- Battery life is good but always leaves you wanting more
- Expensive fly-more combos
Specifications
- key_featuresUnder 250g, 4K/60fps HDR video, Omnidirectional obstacle sensing, 34-min flight time
iPad Pro M4
The M4 iPad Pro at $999 — extraordinary hardware still governed by iPadOS.
Where it wins, where it doesn't
Pros
- Unbelievably thin and light
- Best-in-class OLED display
- Blistering performance
Cons
- iPadOS still limits the hardware's potential
- Extremely expensive with accessories
- Camera placement is better, but still awkward for some apps
Specifications
- key_features11-inch/13-inch Tandem OLED display, M4 chip, Face ID, Thunderbolt / USB 4