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Syma X5UW vs Syma X8SW

    12.6 in
    2.76 in
    Syma X5UW Drone
    Syma X5UW
      19.69 in
      7.48 in
      Syma X8SW Drone
      Syma X8SW
      Available colors
      Editiorial reviews
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      4 editorial reviews
      SYMA X5UW quadcopter in-depth review. This new Syma drone comes with WiFI FPV camera and altitude hold. SYMA X5UW review and test with pros and cons.Read more
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      Therefore, our review today is of the Syma X5UW Quadcopter, a model that stays within the standards Syma has already accustomed us with.Read more
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      4
      4 editorial reviews
      Syma is known in the world of remote control drones as the king of the budget segment. Syma drones have been present on the market for over 10 years. In that time they have produced dozens of drones. In other words, you are buying into an established manufacturer with experience. X8SW isn’t their cheapest model, but is close to it, coming in at about $140. For that money, you get an interesting price to performance ratio. Let’s find out more about that in our Syma X8SW Review ! Syma X8SW predecessors Syma X8SW drone is an upgrade to their X8Read more
      Mini-Review Syma X8SW WIFI FPV With 720P HD Camera quadcopter (review in progress...) Mini Multirotor DronesRead more
      The new Syma X8S models are good improvements from last year's models. They have updated styling, altitude hold and auto takeoff and landing. X8SW and X8SCRead more
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      User rating
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      46 user ratings
      5 stars
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      4 stars
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      3 stars
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      2 stars
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      44 user ratings
      5 stars
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      3 stars
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      Full Comparison

      Units:

      Flight

      Syma X5UWSyma X5UW
      Syma X8SWSyma X8SW
      Max Flight Time7.0 min.9.0 min.

      Features

      Syma X5UWSyma X5UW
      Syma X8SWSyma X8SW
      Ready To Flyyesyes
      Bind and flynono
      Altitude Holdyesyes
      Position Holdyesyes
      Headless Modeyesyes
      Collision Avoidancenono
      Return to home functionyesno
      Follow me functionnono
      Flight Planningnono
      GPSnono
      Autonomous Flightnono
      Automatic Landingnoyes

      Camera

      Syma X5UWSyma X5UW
      Syma X8SWSyma X8SW
      Camera Resolution2.0 Mpx0.0 Mpx
      VR headset compatiblenono
      Live Viewyesyes
      Photography ModesSingle ShotSingle Shot

      Controller

      Syma X5UWSyma X5UW
      Syma X8SWSyma X8SW
      Frequency2.4 GHz2.4 GHz
      Compatible OS
      • Android
      • iOS
      • Android
      • iOS
      Range10070
      Battery TypeAA Batteries
      Lithium-Ion
      Voltage6.0 V6.0 V
      Device HolderSmartphoneSmartphone

      Dimensions

      Syma X5UWSyma X5UW
      Syma X8SWSyma X8SW
      Number Of Rotors44
      Weight17.64 oz52.91 oz
      Colour of productRedWhite
      Width12.6 in19.69 in
      Depth12.6 in19.69 in
      Height2.76 in7.48 in
      Foldablenono
      Led Lightsyesyes

      Battery

      Syma X5UWSyma X5UW
      Syma X8SWSyma X8SW
      Capacity500.0 mAh2000.0 mAh
      TypeLithium PolymerLithium Ion

      Misc

      Syma X5UWSyma X5UW
      Syma X8SWSyma X8SW
      Primary useRecreation/HobbyRecreation/Hobby
      Control SystemRemote Control + Phone/TabletRemote Control + Phone/Tablet
      Software TypeProprietaryProprietary
      Parts Available
      • Batteries
      • Built-in Camera
      • Landing Gear
      • Spare Remote
      • Batteries
      • Rotors

      Pros & Cons

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          Cons