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Syma X8HW vs Syma X8SW

2.91 in
0.51 in
Syma X8HW Drone
Syma X8HW
19.69 in
7.48 in
Syma X8SW Drone
Syma X8SW
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
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2 editorial reviews
Hello and welcome to our second review of the new Syma X8H series. Syma’s X8 continuation series. Today we review X8HW a large WiFi FPV drone, a quadcopter very similar to another Syma release we have previously reviewed the Syma X8HG with some minor differences. Syma X8HW Overlook: Flight Time: 5 to 7 minutes Camera: 1MP or 8MP WiFi FPV Mount: Compatible with Syma action cameras and others Battery Type: 7.4V 2000mA Lipo Battery Range: 70 meters Remote: 2.4 GHz Frequency Gyro: 6 Axis Features: Headless Mode and Altitude Holder also known as Barometer Set Height Price : checkRead more
Mini-Review Syma X8HW - Review (Courtesy of Banggood) Multirotor Drone TalkRead more
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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
43
4.2 out of 5
43 user ratings
5 stars
34 %
4 stars
48 %
3 stars
16 %
2 stars
0 %
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44
4.1 out of 5
44 user ratings
5 stars
34 %
4 stars
40 %
3 stars
25 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %

Full Comparison

Flight

Syma X8HWSyma X8HW
Syma X8SWSyma X8SW
Max Flight Time7.0 min.9.0 min.

Features

Syma X8HWSyma X8HW
Syma X8SWSyma X8SW
Ready To Flyyesyes
Bind and flynono
Altitude Holdyesyes
Position Holdyesyes
Headless Modenoyes
Collision Avoidancenono
Return to home functionnono
Follow me functionnono
Flight Planningnono
GPSnono
Autonomous Flightnono
Automatic Landingnoyes

Camera

Syma X8HWSyma X8HW
Syma X8SWSyma X8SW
Camera Resolution0.0 Mpx0.0 Mpx
VR headset compatiblenono
Live Viewyesyes
Photography ModesSingle ShotSingle Shot

Controller

Syma X8HWSyma X8HW
Syma X8SWSyma X8SW
Frequency2.4 GHz2.4 GHz
Compatible OS
  • Android
  • iOS
  • Android
  • iOS
Range10070
Battery Capacity2000.0 mAh2000.0 mAh
Battery Type
Lithium Polymer
Lithium-Ion
Voltage6.0 V6.0 V
Device HolderSmartphoneSmartphone

Dimensions

Syma X8HWSyma X8HW
Syma X8SWSyma X8SW
Number Of Rotors44
Colour of productGoldWhite
Width2.91 in19.69 in
Depth1.38 in19.69 in
Height0.51 in7.48 in
Foldablenono
Led Lightsyesyes

Battery

Syma X8HWSyma X8HW
Syma X8SWSyma X8SW
Capacity2000.0 mAh2000.0 mAh
TypeLithium IonLithium Ion

Misc

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Syma X8SWSyma X8SW
Primary use
  • Film & Photography
  • Recreation/Hobby
Recreation/Hobby
Control SystemRemote Control + Phone/TabletRemote Control + Phone/Tablet
Software TypeProprietaryProprietary
Parts Available
  • Batteries
  • Rotor Guards
  • Rotors
  • Batteries
  • Rotors

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