X1 vs Flip
X1
2023 · $349 today
6858
Dashed outline = score at launch
Why X1 is better
- Weight: 125 g vs 249 g(2.0× less)
Why Flip is better
- Max Range: 13 km vs 705 ft (no controller)(65.0× more)
- Max Flight Time: 31 min vs 11 min(2.8× more)
- Main Sensor: 1/1.3-inch CMOS vs 1/2-inch CMOS(2.6× more)
- Max Speed: 33 mph vs 17 mph(1.9× more)
- Video Resolution: 4K/60fps vs 2.7K/30fps(48% more)
Verdict
Flip leads outright in 5 of 6 dimensions today.
Spec by spec
| Spec | X1 | Flip |
|---|---|---|
| Camera | ||
| Main Sensor | 1/2-inch CMOS | 1/1.3-inch CMOS● |
| Tele Zoom | None | None |
| Video Resolution | 2.7K/30fps | 4K/60fps● |
| Flight Performance | ||
| Max Flight Time | 11 min | 31 min● |
| Max Range | 705 ft (no controller) | 13 km● |
| Max Speed | 17 mph | 33 mph● |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 125 g● | 249 g |
| Obstacle Sensing | Downward only | Tri-directional |