Traxxas vs Arrma - Battle of the Brands

Today we dive deep comparing two major brands in surface R/C - Arrma & Traxxas. On the surface, these two companies appear to be head-to-head competitors, but are they really? Let's find out.

[jondoe]

The best one, is the one that puts the biggest smile on your face! - Kevin Talbot

[HappyGilmour]

It’s best to have two companies like this in a hobby you like pushing each other to do better. Bringing out the best products for the consumer.

[Dakar.Roamer]

We should all be grateful that both exist. And Losi, and Axial, and... because each company pushes the competition to keep improving. My favourite buggy is my DBXL-E 2.0. Trophy Truck is the UDR. Basher, the Kraton EXB. Crawler, the TRX-6. On road, the Felony. We live in a great time for awesome RC’s. Stop bitching about which is better and just enjoy them.

[robsmith]

As someone that’s looking to get into RC, this is extremely well put together and helpful.

[DoctorBadVibez]

STRAIGHT UP, Revo 3.3 owner here, all nitro stable, I freaking love you ARRMA guys! Your happiness is part of what keeps this hobby alive!

[whitsrcleftovers]

I believe Mr. Talbot says it best. What ever one brings a smile to your face.

[rcmakingtracks]

And the winner is: all of us! Awesome RC's...

[kbeadle]

Arrma for design imo, but it's hard to beat traxxas parts availability.

[zachyurkus]

Got my first Traxxas Bandit back in 1989 when I was only 6 years old. I still remember it costing $202 out the door, with tax, with an extra battery and Hobbico 15 minute charger. My dad hooked me up!

I’ll never forget that thing. Sparked a life-long hobby that I’ve let come and go a bit over the years, but I’ll always love.

[MruGotPNED]

Traxxas has such a huge parts advantage because alot of the models are still available to purchase. I'm afraid to buy any other brand because I know parts might be hard to find in a few years.

[fromfin]

competition keeps prices low and quality up! no one likes monopolies

[MikeHowl]

Arrma and traxxas are both good! Love em both!

[Hanky_Bannistr]

I've had a Traxxas model in my stable since 1991, they're my go to. I also have Associated, HPI and RedCat. What's important is that we find what works for us and get out there, have fun and support your local hobby shop.

[PapaP]

I've just gotten my first couple Arrma vehicles in the last 2 weeks. A Kraton 6S V5 BLX and a Big Rock V3. Both are awesome. Been out of the hobby for a while. I've been nursing along an old Helion Dominus 10TR. Replaced the motor pinion and spur gear with one from another vehicle that's an approximate fit since the original part can't be found anymore.

The Arrmas are great. I did have a Traxxas 1/16 Summit VXL about 8-10 years ago. Was a pretty cool little RC. But I don't see going back to Traxxas unless it was something specific like that. The Summits are pretty cool. I just don't like how proprietary most of their things are. Battery compartments and connectors are very limiting. I tend to think of Traxxas as the iPhone of the RC world and Arrma as Android in a sense.

[jmgypsum]

i have arrma, and i have traxxas! I couldn't let any of them go!

[based_will]

Having owned/currently own several models from both brands, I would say Traxxas models are definitely more beginner friendly and need less out of the box vs arrma but when properly set up Arrma is better performance for the money.

[jimharris]

I love all my rc’s! Traxxas. Arrma. Why limit yourself to one particular brand. Experience all this awesome hobby has to offer.

[jimferry]

I'm back in the hobby after a long time and amazed at how much has changed. I just picked up a Traxxas Rustler 4x4 VXL and very happy with it. Charge the battery and found a very large parking lot and I'm hooked again with a big smile!!

[craighellberg]

Absolutely hands-down the best video explaining the differences between the two companies. Excellent job! And from the comment section you nailed it.

[meltech]

Arrma for me because I am pretty experienced.
But ill never forget, that traxxas got me into the hobby