Syma X5C
Score: 45/100
Holy Stone HS720R
Score: 82/100Rankings
The HS720R offers a 3-axis gimbal and 4K video in a foldable package, targeting beginners who want longer range and more stable footage, though it lacks obstacle avoidance and is heavier than the sub-250 g threshold.
The Syma X5C is a budget-friendly entry-level quadcopter with basic 720p video and a sturdy frame. It's easy to fly indoors or outdoors in calm conditions but suffers from short flight time and limited range.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
7 minutes | 26 minutesbest | |
500 mAh | 2,950 mAhbest | |
2 MP | 8.2 MPbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 250 gbest | 389 g |
720 p | 3,840 pbest | |
— | 0.333 inbest | |
— | 140 °best | |
| ↓ lower better | 100 minutesbest | 300 minutes |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Camera(2) | ||
Photo Resolution (MP) | 2 MP | 8.2 MP |
Maximum Video Resolution (p) | 720 p | 3840 p |
Battery & Power(3) | ||
Battery Capacity (mAh) | 500 mAh | 2950 mAh |
Flight Time (minutes) | 7 minutes | 26 minutes |
Charging Time (minutes) | 100 minutes | 300 minutes |
Flight Performance(1) | ||
Takeoff Weight (g) | 250 g | 389 g |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers describe the Syma X5C as a solid entry-level trainer, praising its 6-axis gyro, orientation LEDs, and the ability to adjust the camera from the remote, while noting the camera's narrow field of view and limited usefulness for serious aerial photography.
Everyday users overwhelmingly appreciate the X5C's ease of use, durability, and surprisingly decent camera for the price, but complain about short flight time, limited range, and difficulty orienting the drone at a distance.
Professional reviewers praise the HS720R for bringing a 3-axis mechanical gimbal, time-lapse capability and long-range transmission to the entry-level market, noting its beginner-friendly controls but criticizing the mediocre 4K video quality, hover drift, limited camera controls and the absence of obstacle avoidance.
Everyday users appreciate the smooth 4K footage, easy setup, portability and reliable GPS features, especially Follow-Me and RTH, while common complaints focus on hover drift, soft image quality, lack of obstacle avoidance, slow charging and occasional GPS loss in dense areas.
“Holy Stone's best drone yet”
“smooth 4K video and stability in flight”
