Advice: Sanwa MT44 vs Spektrum DX5R

[ste_lazzaro]

Hi everybody!
Looking to upgrade from my old DX3R, going for new stuff and around 250 or 270£.
Which one of these two would you pick and why?
Thanks!

[Sean123]

I cant comment on the Spektrum , The MT44 is a great transmitter. Lots of functions , looks great and very reliable. Personally I have never had issues with any of my Sanwas nor have I known anyone to have issues.

You also have a great selection of receivers to choose from which are readily available , The antennaless 482 is my go to.

[neallewis]

no comparison. get the Sanwa every time, even a cheaper one. Every spektrum radio I've used has lag.
There was a reason Ryan Maifield used sanwa/airtronics and not spektrum radio gear when he was sponsored by TLR/horrizon hobby.

[ste_lazzaro]

Thanks!
I've read about possible lag issues with Spektrum, but I thought it was a .. thing of the past.
They claim 5.5ms response.. I couldn't find corresponding data for the MT44.

[matt]

I had a mt44 and it was a great radio but I found it a bit small. For slightly more than your budget (£285) you can get the m12s rs for mb models and is a great radio and is slightly larger for my bigger hands.

[neallewis]

Originally Posted by ste_lazzaro

Thanks!
I've read about possible lag issues with Spektrum, but I thought it was a .. thing of the past.
They claim 5.5ms response.. I couldn't find corresponding data for the MT44.

Try have a go of each of your options at a club. you'll quickly feel the difference.

The Sanwa MT-S is a great price point option:
https://www.rccarshop.co.uk/radio-se...anwa-mt-s-rx-p
I got one for my daughter. Even this lower end model is way better than any spektrum option.

MT44 is also great. You sometimes see deals with 2x Rx.

[mattr]

Get the Sanwa.