Premium price is relative. I started going down the drift rabbit hole. Those dudes LOVE their futaba, 4pm is entry level, 7px, mid, and 10 what everyone recommends to "spring" for. This thing is priced in 4pm territory, more channels than a 7px, and easier to use and more options than the 10px. And then receivers are reasonable and they have micros! It's a steal IMO. You ever find that thumb steer thingy? I need one now.
@@2fmrc dude for real. Futaba is wonderful, but surpassing xmax pricing for a transmitter that I'm not doing crazy ass helicopter water balloon dropping builds with is Insanity. Unless I had it. But I don't.
Yes!!! That’s been a hold up for me. Didn’t want to buy 30-40 receivers at $30 each lol. Still gonna take awhile to get everything switched over but I think now I’ll make the switch.
I like it a lot but at the same time I like to bring out a couple different cars with me and my children and be able to test a couple different cars and have my kids to play with them you know and obviously you're not going to give that type of remote to a child I guess it could work because you can just shut one car off and then hook up to the other one what's their receiver look like
I run a older flysky it4s i love it its touch screen and i can run afhds afhds2 and afhds2A and there cheap receivers i also run a gt5 but i want that radiolink there bad i just cant afford one sadly
That’s fancy, Nancy! It’s also a good way to blow my RC budget BUT it does have more than all the bells and whistles. Very nice radio is always worth it.
the receivers matching was the biggest selling point to me then the fact it has esc mixing tank mixing etc was just icing on the cake as on my moa crawler i can have front dig rear dig and selectable od on the fly
Thanks for this review. I still can't decide between this Radiolink RC8X and the Flysky Noble NB4. Everything seems (to me) better on the Flysky : design, bigger battery, lower size, easy to read screen, upper and lower blocks are aluminium and not plastic, and lower price... BUT : the only rock in the Flysky shoe is its 20 models only memory. 200 for the RC8X : a big advantage.🤔
I've been thinking about this amazing transmitter since it first came out last winter to replace my 4PM and TQ\TQI radios in most of my RC's. I was originally looking into a Spektrum DX5C since a few of the cars i want come with spektrum radio systems. But i wanted a radio that had a built in gyro, low cost receiver options and looked very premium and not some cheapo. And this RC8X fits that bill it's just a little pricy to get into at first but it should save me quite a bit of cash in the near future. Thanks for the informative video.
I have a 4gs and a 6gs. What I like about the 8x is the lack of the hard antenna sticking up and it just looks better. It's quite spendy compared though.
Wow this is nice. I have a bunch of Spektrum stuff since I recently switched for air to ground. I don't know why but Spektrum seems to be asleep at the wheel when it comes to high end controllers IMO..
Great video! I’m digging my Flysky noble, but the cost of the micro receivers are crazy. Do you know if the radio link offers a smilier layout to the Flysky GT5, meaning the pins are parallel to the board vs oriented at 90 degrees to the board (like the one you showed in the video)?
Man I was hoping you would end up doing a review on this transmitter!!!! I have something similiar its a Wfly x9. Pretty much has the same feature except for the fpv oh and that sick ass scrreen. I got it of Ali for like $160 but ive been looking at getting that one just hadnt seen a good review. Great job.
I was starting to look at this because i was thinking about getting a MOA and need the mixer. But carrying a huge thing with a screen along in the wild, i dont know. My 24 and 18s run with the cheapo RTR or a 30 bucks 4 channel i dont mind to lose or drop.
I will say mine has been insanely tough! I actually left it on the tailgate of the truck one night when unloading RCs. Came out the next mrng and it was sitting there soaking wet (it poured that night) and the thing has still been working for about 8 months since. I was sure it was done lol
This is on my list to get. I love the radiolink rc6gs I got. The range is unbelievable, I do FPV in my RC cars and sit on my porch and drive my cars all around, I can reach 4 and 5 block away with it. I thank I ca get more but I lose FPV that fare. Great video, I think I will move it up on the list a bit lol.
I picked up the RC8X a little over a month ago (my first RadioLink) and its been phenomenal, eventually I will be swapping everything over to it expect a few rigs that will stay with my NB4. while the GT5 has served my well I definitely wont miss it.
What about the nb4 is gonna keep those vehicles on it? How does the brightness of the radiolink compare to the nb4(hard to see outdoors)? Trying to pick between the nb4 pro and rc8x. Thx!
Great radio, but 4 channel micro receiver is only capable of pushing 6V. That eliminates a higher rated BEC and getting the full potential from a majority of the aftermarket servos that are able to handle 8.4V. I reached out to Radiolink to see if they could release a 4 channel micro receiver that can handle more volts. Until then, I have to stick with my Flysky GT5 or Furitek Avatar or decase their existing 6 channel. It would also be great to see someone come to market with a 2 channel micro receiver (90% of my rigs only use 2 channels). Would be awesome to have the option!
I’m running the micro receiver in a 1/10 with a ShiftRC s2.0 at 8.4v and it’s been fine. Running 7.4v on most of my small crawlers with them. Just cause I rarely need anymore with a good servo. No issues yet and the servos rip lol
@@2fmrc thanks for the reply! I have burned out two micro receivers with a Furitek Lizard Ultimate and NSDRC RS100 at 8.4V. Bumped it down to 5V and no issues. May try and increase to 7.4V and see what happens.
Yeah pretty crazy that we have that issue in 2023 lol. This transmitter has more issues like that than most I’ve used. I love it for the most part but sometimes I’m amazed by the simple things that can go wrong with it lol
@2fmrc I've had mine for about 2 weeks and mess with it again every few days. So much to learn and figure out that I just keep putting it off. Trying to watch some videos to get inspired to mess with it again. It is an awesome radio, just overwhelming when I'm use to simple radios 😆
Premium price is relative. I started going down the drift rabbit hole. Those dudes LOVE their futaba, 4pm is entry level, 7px, mid, and 10 what everyone recommends to "spring" for. This thing is priced in 4pm territory, more channels than a 7px, and easier to use and more options than the 10px.
And then receivers are reasonable and they have micros!
It's a steal IMO.
You ever find that thumb steer thingy? I need one now.
I totally agree! Most people see a $300 radio and think it’s nuts. I see this thing at $300 and think it’s a steal lol
@@2fmrc dude for real. Futaba is wonderful, but surpassing xmax pricing for a transmitter that I'm not doing crazy ass helicopter water balloon dropping builds with is Insanity. Unless I had it. But I don't.
The costs of the receivers are awesome! Makes it easier to transition over from other systems.
Yes!!! That’s been a hold up for me. Didn’t want to buy 30-40 receivers at $30 each lol. Still gonna take awhile to get everything switched over but I think now I’ll make the switch.
Got my micro reciever here for my hardpark dementor ss build. Already using my rc4gs radio in my fcx24 with the 2 speed and rear steer.
I like it a lot but at the same time I like to bring out a couple different cars with me and my children and be able to test a couple different cars and have my kids to play with them you know and obviously you're not going to give that type of remote to a child I guess it could work because you can just shut one car off and then hook up to the other one what's their receiver look like
Nice review. Now I want one. I will add it to my wish list
It looks like a futaba 7px for half the price
I run a older flysky it4s i love it its touch screen and i can run afhds afhds2 and afhds2A and there cheap receivers i also run a gt5 but i want that radiolink there bad i just cant afford one sadly
Nice looking rc radio my friend 😊❤
Nice upgrade Radiolink ! Makes my 3 year old model look old .
That’s fancy, Nancy! It’s also a good way to blow my RC budget BUT it does have more than all the bells and whistles. Very nice radio is always worth it.
Everything is amazing about it, except the latency. It's a great crawling and bashing radio, not so good for racing.
I kinda wondered about that. Since I don’t do much racing anymore I wasn’t really worried about it but thought it may be an issue.
the receivers matching was the biggest selling point to me then the fact it has esc mixing tank mixing etc was just icing on the cake as on my moa crawler i can have front dig rear dig and selectable od on the fly
The radio looks like a late 60s muscle car with a modern drivetrain. Super slick radio.
I really wish someone would release a sub $100 transmitter with a return-to-center thumb wheel for rear steer...
They would make a fortune lol
Nice...great review... I'm looking at getting it l8r down the road... l8r to you and all and all: have a great day...
Thanks for this review. I still can't decide between this Radiolink RC8X and the Flysky Noble NB4.
Everything seems (to me) better on the Flysky : design, bigger battery, lower size, easy to read screen, upper and lower blocks are aluminium and not plastic, and lower price...
BUT : the only rock in the Flysky shoe is its 20 models only memory. 200 for the RC8X : a big advantage.🤔
Have you figure out a 3-position switch? I’ve got the vanquish I’m trying to set a 3-way
Anyone running into burning out the micro receivers running 8.4V to the servos?
I've been thinking about this amazing transmitter since it first came out last winter to replace my 4PM and TQ\TQI radios in most of my RC's. I was originally looking into a Spektrum DX5C since a few of the cars i want come with spektrum radio systems. But i wanted a radio that had a built in gyro, low cost receiver options and looked very premium and not some cheapo. And this RC8X fits that bill it's just a little pricy to get into at first but it should save me quite a bit of cash in the near future. Thanks for the informative video.
I have a 4gs and a 6gs. What I like about the 8x is the lack of the hard antenna sticking up and it just looks better. It's quite spendy compared though.
Wow this is nice. I have a bunch of Spektrum stuff since I recently switched for air to ground. I don't know why but Spektrum seems to be asleep at the wheel when it comes to high end controllers IMO..
Great video! I’m digging my Flysky noble, but the cost of the micro receivers are crazy. Do you know if the radio link offers a smilier layout to the Flysky GT5, meaning the pins are parallel to the board vs oriented at 90 degrees to the board (like the one you showed in the video)?
Man I was hoping you would end up doing a review on this transmitter!!!! I have something similiar its a Wfly x9. Pretty much has the same feature except for the fpv oh and that sick ass scrreen. I got it of Ali for like $160 but ive been looking at getting that one just hadnt seen a good review. Great job.
Got one on the way, the features and versatility had me sold.. just curious are you still using it?
Can you do a more indepth video on how to setup the different channels and choose the buttons
Wow amazing video man appreciate all you do for the community
I was starting to look at this because i was thinking about getting a MOA and need the mixer. But carrying a huge thing with a screen along in the wild, i dont know. My 24 and 18s run with the cheapo RTR or a 30 bucks 4 channel i dont mind to lose or drop.
I will say mine has been insanely tough! I actually left it on the tailgate of the truck one night when unloading RCs. Came out the next mrng and it was sitting there soaking wet (it poured that night) and the thing has still been working for about 8 months since. I was sure it was done lol
That is awesome.
This is on my list to get. I love the radiolink rc6gs I got. The range is unbelievable, I do FPV in my RC cars and sit on my porch and drive my cars all around, I can reach 4 and 5 block away with it. I thank I ca get more but I lose FPV that fare. Great video, I think I will move it up on the list a bit lol.
That sounds like a lot of fun! I need to build something like that for sure.
I think we need a long term review. The radio does look pretty nice b
Definitely as I get more time with it and learn the features more it’ll be nice to update. Gonna take awhile just to get trucks swapped over lol
I really like my FlySky Noble but I do wish FlySky would make their protocols backwards compatible.
not that much better than my Noble nb4 pro
Very similar. I love my noble still. Just wish the receivers were a bit cheaper.
I picked up the RC8X a little over a month ago (my first RadioLink) and its been phenomenal, eventually I will be swapping everything over to it expect a few rigs that will stay with my NB4. while the GT5 has served my well I definitely wont miss it.
What about the nb4 is gonna keep those vehicles on it? How does the brightness of the radiolink compare to the nb4(hard to see outdoors)? Trying to pick between the nb4 pro and rc8x. Thx!
Great radio, but 4 channel micro receiver is only capable of pushing 6V. That eliminates a higher rated BEC and getting the full potential from a majority of the aftermarket servos that are able to handle 8.4V. I reached out to Radiolink to see if they could release a 4 channel micro receiver that can handle more volts. Until then, I have to stick with my Flysky GT5 or Furitek Avatar or decase their existing 6 channel. It would also be great to see someone come to market with a 2 channel micro receiver (90% of my rigs only use 2 channels). Would be awesome to have the option!
I’m running the micro receiver in a 1/10 with a ShiftRC s2.0 at 8.4v and it’s been fine. Running 7.4v on most of my small crawlers with them. Just cause I rarely need anymore with a good servo. No issues yet and the servos rip lol
@@2fmrc thanks for the reply! I have burned out two micro receivers with a Furitek Lizard Ultimate and NSDRC RS100 at 8.4V. Bumped it down to 5V and no issues. May try and increase to 7.4V and see what happens.
The TX/RX being too close together when you turn them on make it not connect. Have to hold them a little more apart
Yeah pretty crazy that we have that issue in 2023 lol. This transmitter has more issues like that than most I’ve used. I love it for the most part but sometimes I’m amazed by the simple things that can go wrong with it lol
@2fmrc I've had mine for about 2 weeks and mess with it again every few days. So much to learn and figure out that I just keep putting it off. Trying to watch some videos to get inspired to mess with it again. It is an awesome radio, just overwhelming when I'm use to simple radios 😆
"oh wow a transmitter review. It has dig and 4ws, this is perfect!..." *checks Price* "Nope"
Good review.
Haha! Definitely a tough price but actually pretty budget friendly compared to some of the futabas and stuff it competes with.