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Syma X5HW vs Syma X5SW

12.99 in
4.33 in
Syma X5HW Drone
Syma X5HW
12.4 in
4.13 in
Syma X5SW Drone
Syma X5SW
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
2
2 editorial reviews
Here we are again, continuing to review the new drone series by Syma. We have already previously reviewed Syma X8HC (upgraded version of the X8C Venture) and Syma X8HW and X8HG both WiFi FPV fliers. From the new X5H series we have reviewed the upgraded version of the widely sold X5C the X5HC. Syma X5HW Overlook: Flight Time : 5 to 7 minutes Camera : WiFi FPV 2MP photo / 1MP video Battery Type : 3.7V 600mAh Lipo Battery Range : 30 to 50 meters Remote : 2.4 GHz Frequency Gyro : 6 Axis Features : Headless Mode andRead more
The Syma X5HW may be cheap and include an FPV mode, but does it work well enough to fly with it? Also, we smashed it into a wall for science.Read more
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3
3 editorial reviews
In this Syma X5SW review, we're going to show you how this beginner-friendly drone can be controlled with a smartphone!Read more
Syma X5SW Quadcopter Review : Best budget-friendly drone with FPV Wifi transmitable video camera. Syma X5SW is a good quadcopter for beginnersRead more
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User rating
42
4.1 out of 5
42 user ratings
5 stars
33 %
4 stars
40 %
3 stars
26 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
37
4.3 out of 5
37 user ratings
5 stars
48 %
4 stars
35 %
3 stars
10 %
2 stars
5 %
1 stars
0 %

Full Comparison

Flight

Syma X5HWSyma X5HW
Syma X5SWSyma X5SW
Max Flight Time7.0 min.5.0 min.

Features

Syma X5HWSyma X5HW
Syma X5SWSyma X5SW
Ready To Flyyesyes
Bind and flynono
Altitude Holdyesno
Position Holdyesno
Headless Modeyesyes
Collision Avoidancenono
Return to home functionyesno
Radio transmitteryesyes
Follow me functionnono
Flight Planningnono
GPSnono
Autonomous Flightnono
Automatic Landingnono

Camera

Syma X5HWSyma X5HW
Syma X5SWSyma X5SW
Built-in camerayesyes
Camera Resolution2.0 Mpx0.0 Mpx
VR headset compatiblenono
Live Viewyesyes
Photography ModesSingle ShotSingle Shot
Live View Freq2.4 GHz2.4 GHz

Controller

Syma X5HWSyma X5HW
Syma X5SWSyma X5SW
Frequency2.4 GHz2.4 GHz
Range5050
Battery Type
Lithium Polymer
AA Batteries
Voltage6.0 V6.0 V
Device HolderSmartphoneSmartphone

Dimensions

Syma X5HWSyma X5HW
Syma X5SWSyma X5SW
Number Of Rotors44
Weight4.27 oz34.11 oz
Body MaterialPlasticPlastic
Rotor MaterialPlasticPlastic
Colour of productWhite
  • Black
  • White
Width12.99 in12.4 in
Depth12.99 in12.4 in
Height4.33 in4.13 in
Led Lightsyesyes

Connectivity

Syma X5HWSyma X5HW
Syma X5SWSyma X5SW
Mobile appyesyes

Battery

Syma X5HWSyma X5HW
Syma X5SWSyma X5SW
Battery includedyesyes
Capacity600.0 mAh500.0 mAh
TypeLithium PolymerLithium Polymer
Voltage6.0 V6.0 V

Misc

Syma X5HWSyma X5HW
Syma X5SWSyma X5SW
Primary useRecreation/HobbyRecreation/Hobby
Control SystemRemote Control + Phone/TabletRemote Control + Phone/Tablet
Software TypeProprietaryProprietary
Parts Available
  • Batteries
  • Frame
  • Motors
  • Rotor Guards
  • Rotors
  • Batteries
  • Rotor Guards
  • Rotors

Pros & Cons

Pros
      Cons

          Often compared with Syma X5SW