Blackstar Fly 3 VS NUX Mighty Lite BT

[@landonbailey]

Which one was more to your liking? Timestamps: 0:00 - the Start 1:08 - Guitars Used 1:33 - Clean Tones 5:11 - Overdrive Tones Get these amps: NUX Mighty Lite BT: Amazon geni.us/NUXMLBT Thomann: bit.ly/3gu0aLx Blackstar FLY3 Sweetwater imp.i114863.net/5RYJL Amazon geni.us/JBtkY Thomann: bit.ly/2ZBVaO9

[@joeykelly5642]

The NuX sounded clearer and more present. My experience with the Blackstar is that it sounds more than good enough for quiet home use, though. Also sounds a lot better with the extension cab. Great comparison!

[@NefariousDreary]

This was very helpful as I've been thinking about getting an extension cab for the blackstar

[@mandolinic]

Someone in the comments asked for the dimensions of the NU:X. All weights and dimensions are approximate, with the Amp having a full complement of Duracell batteries. The box with PSU, Amp and batteries inside weighs 1180g. Box dimensions are 24.5cm x 12.0 x 15.5. The Amp weighs 870g with batteries. Amp dimensions are 17.0cm x 9.6 x 13.7. The PSU is in a box with dimensions 9.0cms x 9.0 x 5.5 The box is well padded with foam inserts. If you remove the PSU then it leaves a space in the foam approx 9.0 x 9.0 x 5.5 into which you could fit some small items, such as spare batteries!

[@mandolinic]

I saw the Fly 3 about 2 months ago and thought I'd give it a try with my mandolins. Initially I was pleased with it, until I tried it with my main mandolin, a Godin A8. With this one instrument, there was an unpleasant sound with every pick strike that I couldn't get rid of. I've had the Godin for a few years and tried it in a number of amps and PAs with zero issues. I demonstrated the Fly 3 to a friend who had no problems with his guitars and he bought it from me at cost. He also plays bass uke, so he's now bought the Bass version of the Fly 3 and is pleased with that. I used the money from the Fly 3 to buy a Fly 3 Acoustic. Nice clean sounds from my uke and mandolins, except for the Godin. I got a refund from Amazon, and tried the NU:X. Whilst the Blackstars are generally good, the NU:X is great. Absolutely no problems with the Godin or any other instruments, and it's now my main practice amp. My friend and I both play in a uke band, and once gigs restart we're going to see whether our respective bass Fly 3, and NU:X are going to be sufficient for the small, acoustic gigs we usually play. If they are then it will save a lot of hassle lugging around the heavy combos we've used before.

[@tomdameek]

Definitely the Nux for me. You can hear a greater spread from low to high end. 👍

[@FrazerJones71]

I've got a Blackstar Fly and to be honest it sounds a lot better than the one in the video, for some reason the one being demonstrated sounds very muddy especially on the clean channel and thats just not the case with mine. I've also got an Orange Crush mini which has a much rawer sound than both those featured here.

[@mandolinic]

I agree with this comment about the Blackstar Fly 3. In real life, it sounds much better than you might guess from the video.

[@vbgbiomed]

I really love the clean channel of the Nux with the gain all the way up.

[@piemmetubo]

I'm a totally satisfied user of the NUX since one year. The settings with its app on the smartphone are fun and helpful in my practice. After a set of tweaks to the case in order to make it less "plastic sounding" this little toy is perfect for my needs. I chose it after an attentive and thorough comparative test with the Blackstar.

[@landonbailey]

cool thanks for sharing!

[@joeleviackerman4124]

But the distortion a bit sound like digital

[@piemmetubo]

@@joeleviackerman4124 You are right, but, we are talking about a box that for 60-80 Euro gives you a ton of goodies, that has just a 3" speaker, that was designed for practicing, surely not an amplifier to bring on a stage. So, I frankly don't care at all if the distortion feels digital to ours ears spoiled by amplifiers that cost much more. 🤟

[@stas_gs]

Is it Blackstar *ACOUSTIC*?

[@juanmoreno4593]

It's not easy to choose a winner

[@toodyface]

3:43 Fly by night.

[@JaniceLalla]

The black one for sure! Catching up on my back log!

[@landonbailey]

ha! 🎸😜

[@guitarmann4854]

Definitely the NUX!! Very impressive sounds and good bit of volume as well as drums too!! Cool

[@davecooper360]

The Blackstar sounds darker on some settings but just different on others. I really can't believe how great they both sound. I have the Mighty Lite BT and the Mighty 20BT. I really love them both so much. The mighty 20BT sounds so good i almost literally write a new song every time i start jamming through it! 🎸🎶

[@grotto46]

They both sound like clock radios, but the NUX sounds like a better clock radio. Thanks for the demo!

[@landonbailey]

Here's a clock radio: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nGPLg2eGqqp0pJY (Fender Mini Twin) :)

[@tuckerlane7995]

@@landonbailey the fender mini twin is the true amp... they're the clock radios ;( the fender mini twin has the best tone of all amps ever built

[@fabioa.565]

I've got the fly 3 but I regret this choice for a simple reason. The fly3 can be powered (other than batteries) just by 6.5V blackstar adaptor that is not included in the package. You can't use a normal 9V/5V powerbank with blackstar fly3. On the contrary with NUX you can also use a normal powerbank.

[@maakatipa4613]

I've been looking to get a small amp like this for a while. Have looked at the Blackstar many times but keep looking anyway. Just saw the NU>X for the first time recently and was eager to hear a comparison between the two. Thanks for that. I still think the Blackstar is the better value tiny amp for the money. To me it was cleaner in both the clean and overdriven channels. Yes i think the NU>X was slightly warmer in some respects but became overworked when in overdrive to a point of unasked for distortion. Plus, If the advertised prices are still correct. You can buy the Blackstar with the added extension speaker, which takes it to a 6 watt, stereo amp, for the same price as the NU>X.

[@landonbailey]

both are good!

[@maakatipa4613]

@@landonbailey Yes I agree. Both are amazing for what they are. Personally, I still like the B/star.

[@Natenie]

seriously though, not until you buy a fly 103(the extension speaker for fly3) will you reach the full capacity of the product. also i only use the clean tone for my fly 3 since it can actually take pedals quite well. i run my whole board into the device and it sounds amazing with louder volume.

[@frankstetka7206]

Stereo effects!! Totally worth it

[@shaunw9270]

The Nux sounded much nicer to my ears with every guitar & pickup combo . I was surprised the Blackstar sounded so wooly , like a wool blanket had been thrown over it .

[@landonbailey]

that's the one thing I've always noticed the Nux can do better, the highs. for me that's a plus.

[@AllThingmac]

I have the Nu-X and while I really like it a lot (it packs an unexpected punch), it’s definitely more suited for absolute beginners, people who travel a lot and people who live in apartments in Tokyo. It really does a great job for what it is, though. So now that I feel like I’ve grown a bit as a guitarist I’ve got my eye on a few larger modeling amps.

[@acidgambit8138]

Absolutely. I am a total beginner. It suits me so well. Once i have outgrown it. I’ll get the bigger version and use this little mighty lite as a Bluetooth speaker. Multi purpose. Love it!

[@leanlute7507]

It seems the NUX more clean and with more volume and transparent gain.

[@sunnytaufiq07]

Did try to compare this cute NUX & Blackstar. Later tried the 20w amp. & got myself a NUX Mighty BT20 & did try test against Blackstar ID Core 10 & found NUX sound way much better.

[@b.j.thomas3264]

I just bought a Squer Tele (used locally) and it is the cleanest sounding guitar I have ever heard! I want to play dirty blues. My wife now works at home (permanently) so no loud amps for me...also the option of going to the garage (not wired for electricity). Advice on amps and how to get a dirty blues sound out of Squier Tele? Great videos on your channel! Thanks.

[@landonbailey]

either of those amps would do it

[@b.j.thomas3264]

@@landonbailey appreciated!

[@texanfournow]

So the NuX is $110US and the Blackstar $60US. Since they all sound the same to me, I bought the Blackstar just so I could take it anywhere and use my earbuds so as not to bother anyone. Easy call.

[@Kostas-Kantounis]

Fly owner here. In this test the NUX sounds slightly better. I have to say though that in reality the fly doesn't sound muffled with my Tele. Somethings wrong there. The NUX also has more features. I'd still trust more Blackstar products though.

[@landonbailey]

ya if your Tele has good highs then you should be ok with the Fly3!

[@surfnsarangi]

The Blackstar sounds muffled because he's treating the tone knobs on the two amps as if they're the same, but by putting them in the same position he's actually dialing in a different sound because the "tone" knob on the Blackstar is configured differently than conventional amps in that it's not bass and treble, it selects between USA and UK voiced amps. That means when he dails the knob to the right on the Blackstar it makes the tone mid-heavy instead of trebly like on the NUX. To match the tone he should dail the knob to the left to achieve a more mid-scooped tone which the NUX has as a predisposition. I hope that helps.

[@andreil1234]

@@surfnsarangi Well that voicing knob, it's not exactly doing the same as the ISF on the larger blackstar offerings. TBH it's more like transitioning between an u shaped to an n shaped eq for the lack of a better comparison, but it's far from a voice selector with blend.

[@frankstetka7206]

Thank you, I was just thinking about that!

[@tokolosh6467]

My hearing has been impaired from a anti-tank landmine however, for what it''s worth, the NUX sounded much clearer and louder. The Fly 3 sounded muffled. Enjoyed the comparisons.....Thanks!!

[@landonbailey]

oh that's not good! thanks for watching and the feedback 👍🎸

[@AllThingmac]

Let me thank you for your service, sir. We owe our freedom to you! 🇺🇸

[@tokolosh6467]

My service was a war in Africa, but thank you.

[@hughbarton5743]

Note to folks considering the Blackstar: bought the amp, speaker, oddball power supply. Used it as desk amp, 3 or 4 on/off cycles a week. Not exactly bar gigging, let alone touring. Easy, right? After 2 1/2 years, on/off switch failed. Replacement switch: not available for retail sale. Send it back: minimum labor charge to diagnose $75.00, plus repair cost. Any consideration on cost( product is a very new used amp)? Nope. No warranty. Just received its replacement: NU X Mighty Lite.

[@jamesmarcin4787]

I think the Blackstar sounds warmer and better to my ears. Just add the extra features that the NU-X has to the Blackstar then it would be perfect IMO 😄

[@landonbailey]

I'm sure Blackstar has a follow up planned :)

[@morganalvarez5925]

The Blackstar sounds Jazzing to me so I will go for that one

[@fretworkband3204]

NUX sounds cleaner to my ears. I own one so consider me prejudiced. But prior to hearing this comparison I listened to a Fly 3 alone and almost regretted buying the NUX. I don’t now.

[@piemmetubo]

To reduce the "plastic box" timbre in my NUX I put a 2 mm layer of blu-tack on its inner walls and on the basket of the loudspeaker. I also stuffed inside some polyester padding in order to damp resonance in high frequencies. I also recommend to block in a more solid way the printed circuit to the box, because it vibrates with high volume. Next step will be to replace the original loudspeaker with a better one.

[@guardianobserver6593]

@FalconerPhoto You don't like Economy or diy.

[@pablobaleani2756]

Blackstar Overdrive chanel sounds darker and can` t hear high ends sounds

[@MrRobtwothirds]

Doesn't seem to sound like my Blackstar

[@salort2934]

I have both, and I like the Nux better, but it has some problem that it changes from the other effects to clean by itself, and some times it doesnt work at, all the lights are turn on, and no sound at all.

[@mandolinic]

Are you using Bluetooth and the NU:X app on your phone? Each time you press the button, it changes to the default settings for that channel. You can set up your favourite default for each channel using the phone app. If you're just playing around with the app, it's possible to create a default with either the gain or volume set low (or zero). If you haven't already, I suggest you use the app to connect to the Bluetooth of your phone, and set up explicit defaults for each channel. Maybe that will solve your issues for you.

[@salort2934]

@@mandolinic thanks a lot man, I suspected blue tooth was the issue but didn’t know how to solve it.

[@Glensully]

I got the Nux for holidays and my work desktop. I find it great and the drum machine is very handy

[@landonbailey]

Totally agree!

[@TueanGemstones]

In my opinion, BF3 is much more suitable for acoustic guitar, it has its own mastered output sound (or maybe input), softer, smoother, but that creates an uneccessary in sound checking, just for practice, feel like no need to plug mixer in or FL to master, also suitable for jazz, pop, ballad Nux in the other hand, has raw sound, more based on the technique of a guitarist to maintain the output sound, rock and other kind of rock music would be perfect for this amp. But to the one who new to guitar, might not have the usual habit to that kind of raw sound. In the end, both are good, and have their own issue why using. Choosing which one is good for you is based on what your purpose for playing music. Thanks for having this comparision video, keep it up for other mini amp, or amp for stage.

[@chris135x]

Does the Nux amp do good with bass guitars?

[@landonbailey]

I don't believe this model was made for Bass

[@evanmichael3153]

Nu·X by a mile. Definite more high end & crispness. The Blackstar sounds like there's a blanket in front of it. I literally just ordered the Nu·X this a.m.🤘

[@landonbailey]

that's what I hear from them too. most people don't agree. 👍🎸

[@evanmichael3153]

@@landonbailey just saw Reb Beach praising the NU▶X in a Masters of Shred video. Why they talked to him for a half hour without an amp is beyond me

[@guardianobserver6593]

Are you happy till now with the nux? Can you use it at low volume, like TV low volume, for night playing? Thank you.

[@ivanprietohernandez4995]

Hello, I am going to buy an electric guitar and my first amplifier. I'm going to play metal and rock and I don't know what to buy the blackstar or the nux?. Does the blackstar have enough distortion to play metal? Which one would you recommend? BTW, I loved the video.

[@landonbailey]

hey there! You might want to consider the Katana Mini, it has a Brown channel for really high gain. Any of them are good for metal. NUX can definitely do higher gain FX than the Fly3 is able to. hope that helps. I've done a video on it too: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJjLk5yeea5_n6M

[@ivanprietohernandez4995]

@@landonbailey Thanks! The katana has the best sound but the nux more freatures and effects

[@fieldrecordista]

In this comparison there is more sound from the floor reflections than from the combo amp=) But interesting anyway. Nux has some lovely tones.

[@PhaultyCrelov]

I preffered the NUX over the Blackstar. What are the dimensions of the NUX? Mostly interested in the depth.

[@landonbailey]

oh that's neat! ya the Nux is well known for it's dimensions, most notably the depth. I just contacted Nux for the official specifications and they got back to me. The Nux has a depth rating that is equal to it's length. take care! 🎸😁😊🍱

[@pedrosoares7273]

The blackstar appears to have a better tone to it but its usually muddy and there's no eq nothing to fix that. So in that regard I'd pick the Nux

[@pedrosoares7273]

That beeing said, with the telecaster I found the blackstar better (very likely because it's a very bright guitar)

[@AllThingmac]

Lando, would you mind if I asked where I could find that closing song? Can I get it on Apple Music or some other service? I listen to that genre all the time and your song is really good!

[@landonbailey]

it's from KZbin's audio library

[@guitarstella1]

blackstar sounds like its in a different room is it really that bad

[@landonbailey]

like the bathroom

[@guardianobserver6593]

Is the nux mighty air better?

[@landonbailey]

I prefer the Mighty Lite BT over the air

[@guardianobserver6593]

@@landonbailey It's the commodity not having cables that interests me.

[@TheChristafershawn]

Hate to say it but NUX....I own the fly and it sounds much better with the extension speaker.

[@rohanjangam511]

Hey, any idea how the extension cab blackstar compares to a katana mini? I really need an amp. Bedroom player here

[@musicismyreligion5213]

I plug my jbl xtreme 2 into the NU-X as an extension speaker and it changes to a full range set-up.

[@soulstringer]

.....why are you so nervous about turning up the Blackstar to the same volume as the NUX ?????

[@landonbailey]

I don't recall. possibly the output on the fly 3 was a lot more and risked the audio clipping if I matched the knob position

[@markstanford594]

This is like the third comparison video I have seen that has a NUX amp as part of the show. I have not heard one yet that sounds any good. The Katana beat the first one and the Blackstar sounds better on this one. My ears must be plugged up or something as I have yet to see why you would want one. Blue tooth or not. Good video. Thanks!

[@williammolina9792]

Strange. I can't even get my blackstar to sound so muddy..

[@PatOPaiar]

The blackstar sounds much better. The low frequencies are audibles.

[@landonbailey]

🎸👍

[@asbjrnandersen4222]

To me they sound very close. Nux has clearer highs, Blackstar borders on muddy, but I suspect that can be tweaked? However, in Denmark at least, the price for the Fly including power supply is about the same as the Nux, and that nudges me towards the Nux. Great demo btw!

[@theWARMJET]

Blackstar. Better tone and more alive

[@NO-TALK-GuitarPlugin]

Nux will has more presence and gain. Better for playing with friends or on backing tracks

[@landonbailey]

👍🎸

[@aculie]

Hello! Can you please recommend me what should I buy: vox mini5 ivory, boss mini or maybe something different? It will be jamming and practice amp which I will carry in my backpack. Also it would be great to have different fx’s like reverb and delay Thanks!

[@sohibconner6926]

i guess The katana mini is the best

[@Alfredo78666]

I never get it its niu ex or goodamn those beess!

[@ElcanaldeReyesManuel]

Yo uso el fly y esta bastante bien. Buen vídeo 👍

[@landonbailey]

¡Hey gracias!

[@felipecontreras6455]

Se que es antiguo el comentario, pero te a durado arto tiempo?, que tal es?

[@tomaspavelka6469]

I like NUX! Its sounds like standard guitar amp. Blackstar has no good mid freq...

[@kest07]

NUX Приятней звучит, нет низкочастотной сpани!

[@AllThingmac]

The NU-X wins. I started to write more but no. It either wins by a small margin or it beats the living crap out of it in both channels.

[@Lacuerdaalaire]

nux sound better for me, thanks

[@wolfyhii5446]

The NUX definitely has a lot more drive, even in the clean channel. I really like it, but the Blackstar has a more, I guess raw sound to it. Hard to pick. Anyway, good video

[@landonbailey]

hey thanks!

[@pablobaleani2756]

Love my vox mini super beetle ! Greetings

[@landonbailey]

same!

[@peterdebad1]

I have my favorite of the two but I'm not saying what it is... Thanks Landon!!

[@davidepicetou]

The comparison between the Nux and the Blackstar is truncated since the blackstar fly 3 presented is the electro acoustic version.... I own the "traditional" version and it sounds much better ... The sound is clearer and the highs are more "pronounced

[@landonbailey]

no it isn't. it's the original model with a different color plastic. it's not the acoustic model.

[@davidepicetou]

@@landonbailey Ok ! So... Sorry! :)

[@farhadasadi668]

Both amazing . but blackstar is better

[@landonbailey]

🎸👍

[@omniscient420]

I hear Faces "Stay with me"

[@dimitrisaivaliotis5616]

I'm just wondering...🤔 I don't have one of them All these mini amp's are portable have many effects 👍 Are good for bedroom use 👍 Are ..are..are.. But..man What about the sound? Is real/live/ ?? Or they are great toys With 100 euro more... there are .. champion 20.. katana..blackstar 20..etc Of course second ✋ why not?? Just wondering!!!✌️

[@landonbailey]

they both sound really good. check my channel for mini amp demo videos. There are a lot of junk toys. These are two of the best for small home practice

[@dimitrisaivaliotis5616]

@@landonbailey Thank you Of course I will do..it

[@ninjasancho6711]

nuX is thicker and fuller. Fly 3 shines with the extension. My only problem with the Nux is when you switch channels or turn it on and off, it automatically goes to some fucking preset instead of the physical settings I have it on. I do not want to use it with an app.. If not for that annoying shit, I'd say NUX all day

[@landonbailey]

I remember that happening with the NUX and I agree it's super annoying

[@riley6875]

the nux sounds better, but im gonna get the fly 3. why you ask? because it comes in green

[@landonbailey]

it also comes in a bunch of neon colours!

[@johnburris8499]

I really don't understand why everybody on KZbin that doesn't demo of something audio. Did they have the sound down so low you couldn't hear the difference at all. You guys are all Crane in demo amplifiers and other sound equipment. can you get the volume so low on your video you can't hear. The rest of the video is always loud but when it comes to the comparison. Everybody has a sound so low you cannot hear. So frustrating

[@landonbailey]

are you saying the volume is too low ?

[@johnburris8499]

@@landonbaileydidn't mean to sound critical. I like to review . But your speaking voice is really loud couldn't hear it fine. Within the audio drop down dropped down tremendously. When you were comparing. Amplifiers. So much so I couldn't even hear a difference. Just thought it might be something you might want to look into. Before you put up videos. Other than that I think you are doing a great job.

[@landonbailey]

i went back to watch the video and didnt notice any drops or spikes. The audio is fairly level throughout. But thanks for the feedback

[@landonbailey]

What kind of device are you listening through?

[@maxgrass8134]

Just judging by this video: NUX by far. The Blackstar sounds much thinner

[@landonbailey]

🎸👍

[@MrMyself1967]

I got NUX ! ❤️👍🏻🤘🏻🎸

[@landonbailey]

nice! how's it working out?

[@MrMyself1967]

Lando27Music it is perfect for studying, and a break from work, it has a nice rhythm section and a nice control via a dedicated app, I recommend it! 🤘🏻🎸

[@guardianobserver6593]

Are you still have it? Are you happy with it? Can you use it at night at low volume (like TV volume) for playing? Thank you.

[@guardianobserver6593]

@Kure Core My question was specific. I am not interested to use headphones. Many talk good about how well yamaha thr plays at low volumes and that what I ask. Specs doesn't say much to me. In a few reviews they talk about how the sounds are in reality two and the others not so close to reality. Other say that the Bluetooth sound is crap. In none of the review (and I believe I saw them all) they have made demonstration (If there is indeed this function and if it works like they say) the EQ function that take away the guitar sound from the mp3 you put to play.

[@crisrose521]

Huh ? ? Only gonna use TWO channels on the NuX for a more “ fair “ comparison ? Did I hear that right . . Then WHY bother 🤔

[@landonbailey]

I don't recall. Here's a full demo too kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5qbY6aOq72In5o

[@superflyguitarguy3647]

I have both amps, I prefer the NuX. Not to mention it has a built-in drum machine and Bluetooth. It also came with the power supply which you have to buy separately if you have the Blackstar. I still like the Blackstar but the NuX is a little better sounding and a better bargain.

[@richiebohr5421]

To me the Nux sounds better. But it's also more expensive in the US. $99 vs $59. So take that into consideration as well.

[@landonbailey]

thanks again for watching!

[@BobCrosley]

The NUX sounds better, but at almost 2x the price, I’m not sure it’s worth it for me for a little battery amp. And I thought the Katana mini sounded better than the NUX, so at the higher price point, it would be Katana mini for me. Great comparisons.

[@OneGoodBite]

At a higher price the NUX comes with additional features like Bluetooth, both overdrive and distortion, reverb and delay and a drum machine - and they offer an app for even more modulations.

[@iamagr8hunter]

OneGoodBite also rhythm tracks too!

[@MFPick]

Nux said.

[@Notatuvali]

I have fly3 but nux wins all

[@kastorpantalondescocido9272]

Blackstart better

[@landonbailey]

🎸👍

[@benwright6330]

.. identical,. ..nearly

[@benwright6330]

..8 days a week..

[@Sam-n2f5q]

Nux better overdrive. But the star more bass

[@jukesters123]

katana mini.

[@landonbailey]

never heard of it :P

[@jukesters123]

@@landonbailey :)

[@tuckerlane7995]

@@landonbailey how about katyana mini

[@42ronty]

Is she a russian doll?

[@lightfoot413]

NuX sounds more present and clear...

[@landonbailey]

clear and present danger!

[@carpathus]

Nux muddy and lifeless. Fly 3 more articulate. Full disclosure: Fly 3 owner.

[@DSBenevides]

Nux sounds better !

[@landonbailey]

👍🎸

[@benwright6330]

..flybynight

[@devandapaksi5603]

NUX is better

[@benwright6330]

...bad finger..