Syma X5C
Score: 58/100
Holy Stone HS110D
Score: 56/100Rankings
The Syma X5C is an entry-level quadcopter with a 2 MP camera and 6-axis gyro stabilization, offering solid stability and beginner-friendly features. Its short 5-8 minute flight time, limited 30-50 m range, and low-resolution camera limit its usefulness for more demanding tasks. Best suited for absolute beginners and kids seeking a durable, easy-to-fly drone.
The Holy Stone HS110D is an inexpensive, entry-level FPV drone with a 1080P camera, 150 m range and beginner-friendly controls, aimed at new pilots and casual flyers. Its lightweight plastic build, limited flight time and lack of GPS or obstacle avoidance make it less suitable for demanding conditions. Best for beginners and kids who want a low-cost drone with basic features.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
— | 18 minutesbest | |
500 mAh | 1,000 mAhbest | |
2 MPbest | — | |
— | 150 mbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 726 g | 149 gbest |
| ↓ lower better | — | 45 minutesbest |
— | 120 mbest | |
0 years | 1 yearsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Battery & Power(3) | ||
Battery Capacity (mAh) | 500 mAh | 1000 mAh |
Maximum Flight Time (minutes) | 5-8 minutes | 18 minutes |
Charging Time (minutes) | 100-130 minutes | 45 minutes |
Performance(1) | ||
Transmission / Control Range (m) | 30-50 m | 150 m |
Camera(1) | ||
Video Resolution | HD | 1080p |
Warranty(1) | ||
Warranty Period (years) | 0 years | 1 years |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Weight (g) | 726 g | 149 g |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers consider the Syma X5C a top entry-level drone, praising its stability, crash-resistant design, and useful accessories while noting its short flight time, limited range, and modest camera quality as drawbacks for more demanding applications.
Everyday users overwhelmingly describe the X5C as perfect for beginners, enjoying its stability, easy flips, and protective guards, but they consistently report frustration with the brief battery life, limited range, and low-resolution camera.
Professional reviewers consider the HS110D a solid introductory drone, praising its decent speed, maneuverability, and 1080P FPV camera while noting its flimsy plastic build and lack of GPS-based safety features make it less suitable for more demanding pilots.
Everyday users value the low price, easy-to-use controls, altitude hold, and modular batteries, but repeatedly complain about drift, fragility in wind, limited indoor usability, and inconsistent flight times.
“Perfect for beginners”
“Easy USB charging and trim controls”
