The DJI OM 4 is a solid and inexpensive three-axis gimbal with all-day battery life, but some of its most interesting features may not work on your phone.
Affordable; Excellent battery life; Magnetic clamp makes it easy to switch between phones
Android and iOS apps offer inconsistent performance; Clamp doesn’t play well with volume rockers on some phones; Battery can't be removed or replaced
DJI is likely one of the first names that comes to mind when you think of drones, but in pro video circles, the company's line of Ronin camera stabilizers are just as renowned. Smartphone content creators can enjoy the same stabilization features, in a smaller, more affordable package, with the DJI OM 4 ($150), an updated (and rebranded) edition of the previous-generation Osmo Mobile 3. The OM 4 is a very good basic gimbal, especially if you're an iPhone user. It handles all the basics with ease, though advanced features are hit or miss, and depending on your smartphone, might not be available at all.Design The OM 4 is a powered three-axis gimbal with a handheld pistol-grip style design. Construction quality is quite good—the body is sturdy polycarbonate with a rubberized mount. It's a little heavier than the Osmo Mobile 3 at about a pound, but a bit more compact overall. It measures 7.0 by 4.0 by 2.8 inches (HWD) when folded for transport. In order to slim the design down from t...
The DJI OM 4 is a solid and inexpensive three-axis gimbal with all-day battery life, but some of its most interesting features may not work on your phone.
Affordable; Excellent battery life; Magnetic clamp makes it easy to switch between phones
Android and iOS apps offer inconsistent performance; Clamp doesn’t play well with volume rockers on some phones; Battery can't be removed or replaced
The DJI OM 4 offers a way to capture smooth cinematic video without holding your smartphone completely hostage. Magnets attach your phone to the gimbal arm, which features upgraded 3-axis motors and a neat, though gimmicky Dolly Zoom mode.
Convenient magnetic design; Motors are stronger than OM3; Doesn't run hot
Won't work with all phone cases; DJI Mimo app has limitations; Dynamic Zoom a bit of a gimmick
There’s no getting around it – the DJI OM 4 is the best mobile gimbal you can buy right now. While its smaller updates might not make it the must-have device for current DJI Osmo Mobile 3 owners, the OM 4 is definitely the go-to device for anyone looking to buy their first mobile gimbal.
The DJI OM4 improves upon the best-selling Osmo Mobile 3 smartphone gimbal in meaningful ways. Its new magnetic mounting system delivers exceptional convenience, and the improved motor copes with heat much better than its predecessor, while also delivering noticeably extended range.
Compact with great performance; Convenient; secure magnetic clamp; Excellent battery life
Pricier than the Osmo Mobile 3; Ring mount only compatible with plastic phones; No marked stabilization improvements
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