Futaba 6j vs spektrum dx6i

13kawasaki13 · 07-28-2012, 09:34 PM

Wich Is overall better for the money? Futaba 6j or spektrum dx6i

mediclavina · 07-28-2012, 09:51 PM

I used to make careful comparisons between competing products when shopping for one, especially when I'm starting at the entry level. In the case of the two radios mentioned, I would go with the DX6i just because of the wide variety of compatible BNF ultra micros. Now, that's a no-brainer.

Mike2112 · 07-28-2012, 10:15 PM

I would hold them both to decide if I was in your shoes. My 6i KILLS my left thumb after a few flights. The Futaba will have a diff feel. The 6i feels like a big plastic toy. I have many many hours on both brands.

Slyster · 07-28-2012, 11:13 PM

If you think you are going to stick with the R/C hobby save some money and go straight to the DX8 ($290 or so radio only). Buy cheap buy twice.

Dylan Hudock · 07-29-2012, 12:15 AM

I fly with the futaba 6j and it is very nice for the money, and my thumbs dont have to reach to get the sticks in the corners and it fits my hands perfectly

the only downside is not being able to use it with BNF models.

ronm3313 · 07-29-2012, 02:07 AM

I like my Dx6i very much.

Another factor would be what the guys at the local club or LHS use. Using what they use will make getting help easier.

seefest · 07-29-2012, 05:38 AM

DX6i is garbage quality wise. Comparing Futaba to Spektrum is like comparing a Lexus to a Yugo.

If you must go Spektrum get a DX7s minimum. Much better quality and feel than DX6i.

MotorRotor · 07-29-2012, 07:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dylan Hudock

I fly with the futaba 6j and it is very nice for the money, and my thumbs dont have to reach to get the sticks in the corners and it fits my hands perfectly

the only downside is not being able to use it with BNF models.

And I believe the 6J can also use the latest S-bus technology?

Dylan Hudock · 07-29-2012, 09:25 PM

No, the 6j cant use s bus as far as i know.

boogie12 · 07-29-2012, 09:30 PM

I know the 8j is sbus capable not sure if the 6j is

07-28-2012, 09:34 PM	#1
13kawasaki13 Registered Users Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Modesto california	Futaba 6j vs spektrum dx6i Wich Is overall better for the money? Futaba 6j or spektrum dx6i

07-28-2012, 09:51 PM	#2
mediclavina Registered Users Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Louisiana, USA	I used to make careful comparisons between competing products when shopping for one, especially when I'm starting at the entry level. In the case of the two radios mentioned, I would go with the DX6i just because of the wide variety of compatible BNF ultra micros. Now, that's a no-brainer. __________________ GAUI EP-200 V2 FBL, Blade Nano CPX, Blade mCP-X, Hirobo SRB Quark, Blade mSR, Blade mCX

07-28-2012, 10:15 PM	#3
Mike2112 Registered Users Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Long Island, New York	I would hold them both to decide if I was in your shoes. My 6i KILLS my left thumb after a few flights. The Futaba will have a diff feel. The 6i feels like a big plastic toy. I have many many hours on both brands. __________________ Hirobo Evo .50/Futaba 9C/OS 50 Hyper & Hatori/Radix/GV1/GY401&9254/9252s/Arizona Heli Canopy Trex 500 FBL/Futaba 8FGS/CGY750/CC ICE 75 & Scorp 1400 16T/Radix/9650s/9256 Trex 450 Pro/Futaba 8FGS/450M 14T/TP Blades/ 3156s/ Futaba GY520&9257

07-28-2012, 11:13 PM	#4
Slyster Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: May 2008 Location: Maplewood, MN	If you think you are going to stick with the R/C hobby save some money and go straight to the DX8 ($290 or so radio only). Buy cheap buy twice. __________________ It's not just a hobby... it's a lifestyle! Outrage Fusion & 550 / Goblin 700 / SK540 / Kontronik / DX8 / Quantum / RJX / 4010 Duo Pete Team Outrage.

07-29-2012, 12:15 AM	#5
Dylan Hudock Registered Users Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Owatonna, Minnesota	I fly with the futaba 6j and it is very nice for the money, and my thumbs dont have to reach to get the sticks in the corners and it fits my hands perfectly the only downside is not being able to use it with BNF models. __________________ EXI 500 EXI 450 pro Futaba 6J

07-29-2012, 02:07 AM	#6
ronm3313 Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Antioch, CA	I like my Dx6i very much. Another factor would be what the guys at the local club or LHS use. Using what they use will make getting help easier. __________________ AMA: 943183, ClearView, DX8, mCPx, FBL Tarot 500 ESP, Align 500e

07-29-2012, 05:38 AM	#7
seefest Registered Users Join Date: May 2012 Location: South Dartmouth, Ma.	DX6i is garbage quality wise. Comparing Futaba to Spektrum is like comparing a Lexus to a Yugo. If you must go Spektrum get a DX7s minimum. Much better quality and feel than DX6i.

07-29-2012, 09:25 PM	#9
Dylan Hudock Registered Users Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Owatonna, Minnesota	No, the 6j cant use s bus as far as i know. __________________ EXI 500 EXI 450 pro Futaba 6J

07-29-2012, 09:30 PM	#10
boogie12 Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: PA	I know the 8j is sbus capable not sure if the 6j is __________________ OUTRAGE VELOCITY 50 FBL IKON,ALIGN DS610 CYCLIC AND THROTTLE,FUTABA BLS251 TAIL O.S.55HZ-H,FUTABA 8J AMA#979165 LYNX TEAM PILOT

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