The XRT is Better, but is it more FUN? (Traxxas X-Maxx vs XRT)

After comparing the Traxxas XMaxx to the XRT, the XRT is arguably better. But after driving them back to the back, is the XRT more fun? Good question. Today, is X-Maxx and XRT - drive and compare.

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[KevinTalbotTV]

the best it whatever one puts the biggest smile on your face, and for

[Soney_Manic]

I have both, and both are awesome. Although recently I’ve started taking the Xmaxx to the skatepark more and the XRT to the bmx track. I feel they’re better suited for those running environments.

[steveblackbird]

As an owner of both, X-Maxx for about 5 years ( Updated all the V3 parts like the hub carriers to bigger bearing units) and the XRT for a few months they are both awesome RC's.
Far from a Traxxas fan boi (as I own a few Arrma weapons aswell) but for what they are I love both the XRT and X-Maxx. It's still the king for out of the box bashers.
The XRT is better for tracks and street speed bashing due to it's stability but it's the "clumbsy" nature of the X-Maxx that has made it endearing for so many. It simply doesn't care what you do to it.
Both of mine have a HW Max-6 and that's the one thing I would recommend to all owners... Wakes them up nicely.
More tuneability and they are slightly quicker.
The Traxxas ESC's are far more reliable now, and my original in the X-Maxx lasted 3 years... never failed, same as the standard servos.... SET YOUR ENDPOINTS BEFORE YOU DRIVE!!!! This is key to helping them last!

Expensive as they are there are no regrets from owning both and if you can afford it, you won't regret either of them.

[WhatAboutRC]

Yea I'll still take the XMAXX anyday

I feel you went out of your way to put the XRT in a better light. Even when you were on the Chucky terrain you said neither truck had an advantage totally ignoring the fact the XMAXX ground clearance. Yet actually found pluses to the XRT even though it was way out of it use case.

[TheRoggan]

I have both, if I had to pick one it would be the XRT. Both awesome and you cant go wrong with either one though. Personally I prefer the handling, balance and drifting of the XRT but for pure stunts the X-Maxx feels more capable. XRT looks best as well, especially with some nice wheels :)

[dylanwhite]

I actuality prefer the Xmaxx clipless system. The XRT one got damaged very easily for me. A couple of of tumbles and the plastic got warped to the point I had to smack one of the rear corners to make it latch. Extremely disappointing as at first I loved it and found it much easier to install. You can use some foam blocks to back the latches which is what I’ve done and it works alright now but that one corner still needs a bit of extra encouragement. To be fair, I will gladly take either over body clips, and same for the battery hold downs. I just find Velcro straps and body clips too fidly and less secure. When I go bash I want as little prep time as possible

[LocosRCing]

Xmaxx all the way. i do love the xrt and it's a fun RC. It really comes down to what kinda of driving you are doing.

[gskinnyboy]

I watched this whole video and saw all the pros of the XRT but the XMAXX just looks so fricking fun. Can’t betray my baby the XMAXX.

[pwncity]

Better? Not even close but xrt is still neat. Nothing beats xmaxx for fun and coolness. People still freak out everytime I pull out that truck and so do I 😅. It's the monster truck like suspension action and handling behavior that makes it so cool. The new truggy style of trucks like this and kraton though they handle better are still just not nearly as cool and everyone knows it 😂😂

[familyrc]

So the Xmaxx with a wide Maxx kit FTW 🙌. I still want an XRT because I love the stadium truck style with xmaxx durability. 🙌

[jakobc]

a couple of thingss to note at well you can get the hd arms for the xmaxx without going widemaxx, im pretty sure the newer xmaxx comes widebody already but im not 100% on that one, and also the xrt hubs are interchangeable with the xmaxx and they are quite a upgrade becaue not only is the plastic more durable by being thicker it actually uses a new inner wheel bearing that is bigger than stock and will last much longer but keep in mind you will need to buy those bearings if you want to upgrade

[Luke-entk]

XRT be like an abedient trained dog where as an Xmaxx is like a very loveable untrained puppy 😂

[BenjiiJackson]

I feel Like U Should Have Both In The Collection, After I Buy My XRT I Will Buy A Xmaxx Used Unless They Drop A Clipless System Edition Like The XRT Or Sledge

[bs_shifty_]

I got the XRT 5 months ago have really enjoyed owning it. I'm not really a fan of monster truck look and its my first traxxas RC and biggest I have gone for scale size

[rtduc]

I own both of them and honesty i like xmaxx more cause it is more fun to play and bashing plus off road😂😂😂

[toolbaggers]

One big fan is waaaay more efficient than two little guys. Traxxas is a 'judge a book by it's cover' type of company and made the twin fan design purely for looks.

[stevenyoungheim]

I'll keep my XMAXX, It's just a fun RC truck. I'll upgrade it as I use it.

[danieldierenfield]

I enjoyed your take on these two trucks. It seems like both are fun and can handle some true bashing/ racing. In your video you stated northern California, is that track you raced on near you. I live in a small town and we have several backyard tracks but no professional courses, would love to take my slash 4×4 to one.

[coreycash]

I Will completely echo many others the Xmaxx has a unique feel u can get with anything else out there many have come and all have fallen the xrt witch I Owen also isn’t my cup of tea I’d go k8 any day over the xrt 100% however fun factor just simple smile factor Xmaxx in my house for the will still the king!

[williamaraujo]

Subjective: which is better. Lots of things to consider plus personal preference.