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Syma X5SW vs Syma X8G

12.4 in
4.13 in
Syma X5SW Drone
Syma X5SW
19.69 in
7.48 in
Syma X8G Drone
Syma X8G
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
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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4
4 editorial reviews
Syma X8W quadcopter review. Mid-ranged quadcopters like the Syma X8W are very popular for practicing and basic aerial photography because are affordable.Read more
X8G is a good product from a very reliable company, promises and delivers. Meant for beginners, easy to fly even when facing wind. The HD 5 megapixel cameraRead more
Mini-Review SYMA X8G - HD Camera Drone Review - [Setup - Flight Test - Pros & Cons] Beginner Multirotor DronesRead more
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User rating
37
4.3 out of 5
37 user ratings
5 stars
48 %
4 stars
35 %
3 stars
10 %
2 stars
5 %
1 stars
0 %
34
4.1 out of 5
34 user ratings
5 stars
35 %
4 stars
44 %
3 stars
20 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %

Full Comparison

Flight

Syma X5SWSyma X5SW
Syma X8GSyma X8G
Max Flight Time5.0 min.12.0 min.

Features

Syma X5SWSyma X5SW
Syma X8GSyma X8G
Ready To Flyyesyes
Bind and flynono
Altitude Holdnono
Position Holdnono
Headless Modeyesno
Collision Avoidancenono
Return to home functionnono
Follow me functionnono
Flight Planningnono
GPSnono
Autonomous Flightnono
Automatic Landingnono

Camera

Syma X5SWSyma X5SW
Syma X8GSyma X8G
Built-in camerayesyes
Camera Resolution0.0 Mpx5.0 Mpx
VR headset compatiblenono
Live Viewyesno
Live View Freq2.4 GHz5.8 GHz

Controller

Syma X5SWSyma X5SW
Syma X8GSyma X8G
Frequency2.4 GHz2.4 GHz
Range50100
Battery TypeAA BatteriesAA Batteries
Voltage6.0 V6.0 V

Dimensions

Syma X5SWSyma X5SW
Syma X8GSyma X8G
Number Of Rotors44
Weight34.11 oz56.44 oz
Body MaterialPlasticPlastic
Rotor MaterialPlasticPlastic
Colour of product
  • Black
  • White
Black,Silver
Width12.4 in19.69 in
Depth12.4 in19.69 in
Height4.13 in7.48 in
Led Lightsyesyes

Battery

Syma X5SWSyma X5SW
Syma X8GSyma X8G
Battery includedyesno
Capacity500.0 mAh2000.0 mAh
TypeLithium PolymerLithium Polymer

Misc

Syma X5SWSyma X5SW
Syma X8GSyma X8G
Primary useRecreation/HobbyRecreation/Hobby
Control SystemRemote Control + Phone/TabletRemote Control
Parts Available
  • Batteries
  • Rotor Guards
  • Rotors
  • Batteries
  • Rotor Guards
  • Rotors

Pros & Cons

Pros
      Cons

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