It's a tedious task to select an excellent electronic speed controller. You will see that all the products are marked “best” when you search them on google. As a motor control expert, Xiongcai as a professional electronic speed controller manufacturer, has evaluated some top brands of RC car electronic speed controllers (ESC) over performance and listed top five of them for you to refer.
No. 1 Castle Creation MAMBA XLX2
Castle is one of the most famous suppliers in RC hobby field, so is the ESC. The MAMBA XLX2 electronic speed controller (ESC) can handle power system of 3-6S Li-Po, 33.6v max, 150A continuous current, BEC 5v -8v, 20A peak, providing outstanding handling experience. With waterproof design, you can drive it in all weather conditions.
No. 2 HIPRacing FLUX ELH-6S
HPIRacing’s electronic speed controller (ESC) is engineered for high-performance RC cars and trucks. Matching a 2200kv motor is a powerful brushless ESC FLUX ELH-6S, with up to 150A continuous current, you can enjoy your skill on all kinds of stunts you can dream of. This product is designed for RC racing, the roaring clamor will ignite your passion. As regards the disadvantages, it may be the loading capacity of BEC with output 6V, 3A current.
No. 3 Spektrum Firma 160A
This electronic speed controller (ESC) is released by Horizon Hobby, it has been widely used in its sub-brands like Losi, ARRMA, AXIAL, etc. the most famous collocation must be Losi Baja Rey Desert Truck. With continuous current 160A, this ESC provides a smooth operation and neutral demonstration. Its explosive force is not as strong as HPIRacing Flux ELH-6S’s.
No. 4 Traxxas Velineon VXL-6S
The advantage of Traxxas RC Cars and Trucks is stability management. The Velineon VXL is not as explosive as HPI Flux ELH-6S is, but it excels in stability. BEC output 6V, 10A provides excellent loading capacity. The perfect application is its application on Unlimited Desert Racer Truck.
No. 5 Xiongcai E8 (XC E8 ESC)
Xiongcai technology is specializing in BLDC electronic speed controller (ESC), and is one of the few companies that only focus on BLDC brushless electronic speed controller. The E8 electronic speed controller for rc car with system of 3-6S Li-Po, 160A sustainable current, BEC 6A current, 15A peak is must-have for enthusiasts. It is engineered to provide ultimate handling experience. 12 levels of acceleration allow you experience the quick start-up like super car.
While endowing E8 with power, the team has designed perfect protective measures to secure your motor and power system. For example, the application of active free-wheeling identification technology provides microsecond track and response, reducing MOS generating heat and avoiding excessive current pulse. Wave-by-wave current limiting will control the peak of each wave of current to avoid damaging motor and drivetrain, prolonging service life of power system.
Maybe the evaluation is not comprehensive due to driving condition, but you can get general expression on performance of above five electronic speed controllers for selecting a proper one.
