Flysky NB4+ Radio test and review (surprising results!)

[@JamilPayne]

I sold my trusted Futaba 7PX for this radio. Im in my 50's and the simplicity, and general inexpensive price is what sold me.

[@KevinTalbotTV]

I have a m17 too, the Nobel is so much nicer. Much better build quality, feels nicer, interface is way better, screen is better. Maybe the sanwa is a bit quicker I don’t know but I can’t tell any difference .

[@MattiaCelegato]

kev? why are you here?Are you becoming a racer?😂

[@KevinTalbotTV]

@@MattiaCelegato been doing casual racing for years bri

[@RyanHarrisRC]

You know in your heart the Flysky will absolutely help you win on race day 😅

[@MattiaCelegato]

@@KevinTalbotTV I hoped you would start doing it seriously🤷‍♂

[@MX304]

An M17 won't factory reset itself while charging and delete all of your models and settings like the Flysky will. It is a big problem with their line up. I had to punt my NB48 Pro after the third time it happened.

[@OldSlow]

The fact that you can adjust the angle so BOTH hands are optimal, is a gamechanger.

[@ozaricblox]

I’m left handed, I’ve always struggled with pistol grip transmitters. I brought the OG nb4 and I have to say for racing it’s changed my whole experience. I jumped up a class over night. Having that ability to move the wheel to left handed is a game changer. It also helps it’s a stupidly good tx. £30 for a receiver and same ms response as the mid range alternatives.

[@wheresmylplate1965]

Watching this video for the exact reason I'm left handed and when he said he didn't understand the reason for switching I wanted to throw my phone . Hello we out here you know lol

[@nickthantrong7928]

Another great product review Mr. Harris! I can’t tell you how much I enjoy your videos. You talk with true honesty and really appreciate your ability to explain things in a way that I can connect so well with. Please continue to do what you do. Thank you!

[@rcmaniac6743]

As a noble NB4 user myself, I love this thing, it’s never given me issues and it rivals any high dollar radio you can think of, and you cannot beat that price!

[@garanlevingston5484]

I've been using my NB4 for over a year now with my on-road touring cars and all my off-road buggies and sct. Such an amazing unit to use. So much adjustment available at you finger tips.

[@giddeeyupguy]

I've been using the FlySky Noble since it came out back in 2019, and it's been rock solid for me no matter which version I've used. Part of me is a little disappointed it's becoming so popular because the prices are going to go up along with his popularity, but I'm glad to see the radio get its due. And my god, thank you for calling out the wheel bouncing, it's like nails on a chalkboard whenever I hear it. I get that same look on my face when I look over it whoever's doing it.

[@gideonscustoms857]

I just picked one of these up. I'm glad I got something that's worth it. Amazing work as always. Just getting into racing and love the content. Keep it up.

[@JayWelchy]

It was between the M17 and the NB4. NB4 ordered, thx for the vid dude!

[@levig-man4103]

After i watched your great video i now ordered my NB4. Greetings from germany

[@MrGeorge426f]

I started running one of these this season. I was coming off of the much cheaper flysky gt5, it was certainly a noticeable jump from that. I'm super happy with my purchase. Welcome to both the flysky and Tekno dark side. Now to upgrade my 2.1 buggies to 2.2s lol

[@extec101]

The gt5 radio got so much lagg its not funny, had to start turning in my buggy 2 yards before the turn to make it, got a futaba 3pv and cant feel any lag in that radio. The only much more worse then gt5 is trx radios holy moly those are so slow they need to ride in the short busses 😂

[@kylekallies3381]

Love this video I enjoy watching your race footage because you explain things in a way where I understand what happened and what you did to continue your race

[@nolanhunt2011]

Today was the first day of INS14 Finals at Hoosier RC Hobbyplex and it’s seemed like everyone had an NB4+ It’s crazy how fast they took off

[@AntsRC]

Took off, they have been around for years but only just start direct marketing 😊

[@danielrankin4906]

First off Ryan I have loved ur videos for years. Can’t get enough and I watch as soon as I get a chance to see when u post a new video. I’ve been able to experience a radio making me faster and how it connects u to the car. I’m using an m17 now as well and I love it. Would love to try the fly sky. But I want to see u test it in the opposite direction now. Go from the fly sky back to the m17 and let us know how u feel.

[@nicolascharby7351]

Hi Ryan! I was almost sure I would get one to replace my FG-RS3 for my XB8E... Now I'm totally sure! Thanks for this excellent video (as usual). Thanks from the south of France!

[@nicolascharby7351]

Order placed! I'll test it next Sunday and report back here ;)

[@nicolascharby7351]

Hello Ryan! After two driving sessions, here is my little feedback: Ooooooh la vaaache (French expression like holy cow!). At first glance, the radio is really well made. It's light, the controls are easy to reach and the touch screen is really nice. There are really all the necessary functions and the adjustment is easy and intuitive. On the track, the responsiveness and precision are impressive. I was able to test some much more expensive models and honestly, I don't see any difference! Thank you again for your videos and your positive energy! Take care of yourself PEACE! ;)

[@fossfamilyrc8066]

I just got mine 3 weeks ago!! It's so nice!!

[@fossfamilyrc8066]

Ryan Harris get the EB48 2.2 mine just came in the mail today I'm so excited to put it together this weekend

[@fossfamilyrc8066]

I have to say to the people liking my comments to buy one it's so much better than my dumbo ddf 350 for racing and bashing crawling etc.

[@Animalmawds]

I love the NB4+, it was the first transmitter I've ever bought over $200 USD. I agree with Ryan's review. I've used other more expensive radios in the past and was never impressed enough to drop five hundred plus dollars to buy one. I have a friend who introduced me to the NB4. Fast forward to a few months later, and the NB4+/Pro is announced. I bought the NB4+ and haven't looked back. I recommend the NB4+ to anyone, especiallyfor the super low price point. Can't be beat for this price. Ryan, I know our crowd is smaller than off-road, and I to also race off-road, but I want more oval too. After racing CW sprint cars, I'd like you to explore other brands and oval kits outside Sprint, like GFRP cars,etc. TY

[@edsonkidwell2522]

RYAN , AS A FORMER RACER ,THIS IS A GOD SEND FOR OWNERS OF MULTIPLE CARS SET UPS EXCETERA AND COST VERSUS BENEFIT HOLY CRAP CASE CLOSED BRAKE THROTTLE PROGRAMMING IN SECONDS AND CONSISTENT DIAGNOSTICS CAR TO CAR AND PERFORMANCE TUNING TO CONSERVE BATTERIES WOW IM IN

[@mikescherrer4923]

I absolutely love my NB4+

[@csmende]

Glad to see you back & creating great vids again!

[@GMx_1]

I have been out for over 10 years - my last radio was a Futaba 3PJ!!! I also have an Airtronics M8 that I got to support my kyosho Mini Z and DNano cars. Coming back I am finding that I have a lot to learn as a lot has changed. I started flying some FPV drones and they are super fun to race! Anyway one of the most popular protocols in FPV is called ELRS and you can get ELRS on many different brands of radios such as RadioMaster, Jumper, etc... The ELRS protocol is supposed to be very fast - low latency like 4 ms... and massive range (miles of range!) So RadioMaster has made a surface radio using the ELRS protocol. I can't say what is good or not here but it would be good for those that know to know about this radio. It is also very inexpensive at around $130!!!! This radio could be something important, a radio that has super good feel and response times, long range, low cost, durable, etc.... or it could simply be a super reliable, inexpensive, practice or basher radio. So who can weigh in with some facts on this radio?

[@joeprints9176]

Props on the Mark Martin shirt!

[@ctsishawn1]

My full size asphalt Late Model is a Mark throwback. He's the man! 💪😁

[@Storyracing387]

I REALLY want one of these! So awesome to see Hobbywing collabing with Flysky 👍

[@diegomarin2237]

i switched from a sanwa mt4s and the change was night and day this flysky radio is amazing

[@Fantaman900]

I've been loving the NB4 Noble since it first released with 4 channels. Firmware updated to 8ch and a second RTR version with my Traction Hobby Tank 300. Heck yeah the GT3 worked good but the touch screen is so nice to setup. The buttons and scroll wheels are so good for all the extra functions on a RC car. Work fantastic on my RC boats as well. And I just have fun driving my stuff around. And people used to call it an expensive radio but it's a lot cheaper than current best spektrum "garbage".

[@D00rGunner]

Perfect timing. Love my M17, but hate the interface. Been looking at maybe switching.

[@netcruzer]

The battery base USB-A port is for charging other devices, it's a battery bank. The USB-C is for charging it up or for use as a game controller, and in the grip is the radio battery that recharges off the battery bank base.

[@RyanHarrisRC]

Thanks for the clarification!

[@TimsRcsurgery]

I had both in front of me, always wanted the M17… raced 1 week with the Sanwa and 1 with the Noble. Money was no concern.. I just wanted to upgrade from my old Futaba 4PK after using both I settled for the Noble!! Cracking radio at 1/2 the price too 😃😎💪🏼💪🏼

[@_heckler_]

It's a seriously nice radio. It's wild to me they're still selling RXs for over $800.

[@GeddyRC]

What's more wild to me is that people are spending over $800 for transmitters that have receivers that cost over $75. Insane. $21 for Flysky receivers, $30 if you want a gyro in it. You just can't beat that dollar to value ratio. There's no way a $800 is 3x as good as a $250 FlySky.

[@ctsishawn1]

Granted, I'm newly returning to the hobby after 20 years, but I bought the NB4+ and absolutely love it. It's hard to find "accessories" for it right now. But if I had to do it over again, I would have bought the NB4+ PRO.... Just for the included case. I bought the case seperate and it was like $80 alone. Then the $15 aluminum screen protector and battery butt stop enclosure. The PRO comes with some more features, most I'll never use, but the case is nice with perfectly cut foam/extra pockets/etc.

[@endosrc]

looks gold in the thumbnail 🥶

[@Madvizion]

There was a time about five or so years ago when you would get laughed at and no respect if you used a fly sky radio. I bought mine because at the time I couldn't justify 500+ dollars for a radio. I won several races and never had a problem. Boy have times changed

[@VS666]

ive been looking to add another tx for my friend because she’s going to start running my 2wd and I figured i could just give her my dx5c and I could get a “proper” radio 😂 perfect timing I’ll be sure to use your link. Edit: holy crap I can’t believe how cheap the radio and receiver are! on backorder but hopefully arrives early October.

[@RC-Overkill]

It's a nice radio! Got the 1st version, when it was released years ago (in 2020 for 130€ !) and i felt connected to the car just like with my Sanwa. Menu and settings are much more userfriendly with the flysky! Would love to see the newer brighter display as a spare part, so i can update my old nb4.

[@giddeeyupguy]

I'm pretty sure you can buy the updated screen for the older radios now. WTF RC I think is the KZbin channel that goes into the details on how to do it.

[@RC-Overkill]

@@giddeeyupguy I searched for it and you're right. Soarsky sells update kits including display and Mainboard, but it's sold out and only 50$ less than a complete new NB4+

[@user-TDeeHobbies-RC.lifestyle]

U going to luv it.. nb4 just work's , I have been running it a year no problems, nb4+ has all the nice colors, plus some goodies, 👍🏽🏁,, blessings from TDEE Hobbies Rc lifestyle

[@AntsRC]

Love mine for the last 3 years

[@peterfebbraio250]

Picking up one tomorrow, looks like it will be good!

[@nathancunningham8717]

Have my Typhon 3s,6s & TLR all on the +. Bewnusing the NB4 & NB4+ for a few years now and their very nice for the price and their RXs are decent and FW updates are fairly easy.

[@ceedog284]

Dude! What are the odds of you posting this video?! I ordered mine 2 days ago and am waiting for it to show up on Monday! Hope it’s as good as everyone says! I’m gonna be using it with my Tekno SCT410 2.0

[@MapleNachiman]

Great review, thanks so much! Sounds like this is a great tx/rx setup!

[@A60363]

I picked up the OG Noble in 2021 when I started racing. Had to drink the m17 kool aid and ran that for a few years. Always hated the size, battery life and interface. Decided to try my Noble again. To my surprise, I was clobbering apexes and had to slow down my turn in - even on the base settings with the non-plus model, it’s noticeably faster than the m17, even with SH5 and fast servos. The Noble is better feeling, easier to use, and faster. The world’s been sleeping on these radios for years.

[@Skinketern]

been using the old nb4 since it came out.. great radio

[@ChipPuccio]

been using the nb4 to nb4+ for years now. People used to give me crap. now they see why. Ran the m17 and futaba 10px and like the nb4+ still way more

[@danatinnel3758]

lol the Hunter King callout is priceless

[@well6112]

I just bought this radio like two weeks ago, very happy with it, just been bashing around and crawling but there'll be a TC 1/10 race near the next month so... 🤞🤞🤞

[@woutchauvaux6672]

I would love to see your opinion on the radiomaster mt12. Especially with low latency ELRS

[@rcvg69420]

I'd also like to see this too! It's been interesting watching folks struggle with the MT12 with various issues. In theory it should be great.....

[@NorgeSquad]

@@rcvg69420 Me too!

[@RobbyAtchison]

I've got an NB4 about 6 years ago. Only issue is base battery puffed up after 3 years. $50 to replace if I remember correctly. Recently updated the NB4 to NB4 Pro Plus with kit from Soar Sky RC. It was pretty easy.

[@eddiero5]

Love the Mark Martin shirt!!! 😄

[@katana2665]

Nicely done.

[@lhansenrc9262]

I really like my Noble but one thing you need to remember about them turn on that base battery if you're going to use it because if not it seems the internal goes dead. I thought you could run off the base battery but apparently not

[@power21100]

Hmmm, i wonder how it would compare to the radiomaster MT12

[@kurtbenson6600]

Now that you have the most-used radio in 1/28 scale racing, when can we expect a video on those cars?? 😉

[@RyanHarrisRC]

I don’t know what I would do with one of those 😂

[@kurtbenson6600]

@RyanHarrisRC that's okay, not many people do because it's an entirely different segment of RC car racing. It takes a lot of precision in terms of setup and driving, but if you can race 1/28 scale successfully, everything else seems easier. It's an awesome skill-building tool.

[@racerquinny]

@@kurtbenson6600I’m here so I can run my on road cars and my 1/28th scale cars!! These reviews are helping! I have a Kyosho kt432pt right now for both.

[@zayinconde8971]

This change has been in the back of my head for a while now. I have an old mt-44 and can’t get my self to pay for the receivers. Considering to switch to fluky his Ply due to the price of receivers

[@maxiferrari08]

You can check dasmikro for cheap sanwa receivers, but the noble is definitely a good choice

[@kickassneilum]

How did you get your name printed on the controller?

[@nikolajc7617]

Awesome, now i feel good about wanna buy the NB4+

[@Trotter13]

The flip of the wheel from left to right is for lefties and ambis. It was great for my brother so he doesn't have to do the weird arm crossed driving.

[@homeofthehustle]

I noticed a nice linear feel especially steering when I switched. Former radio is a Sanwa M44.

[@volante2394]

This video made me buy one!

[@DJArkum69]

I'm on my 3rd NB4, and if I ever have to buy a new transmitter I'd buy a 4th one.

[@nathancunningham8717]

Their sensors work good also

[@Average3djoe]

What receivers would you reccomand ?

[@RC-Overkill]

Thanks for the video Ryan! Did you used the 2ch fast mode without telemetry in your test?

[@RyanHarrisRC]

I believe so!

[@ripper9111]

As a Noble 4 Pro owner I am wondering why no one mentions the fact that Fly Sky Assistant is no longer working. I cannot connect my radio to the server to backup or check for updates. Apparently Fly Sky is launching a new assistant next month? Doesn't that affect one's purchase decision?

[@gainsrc]

I've had the NB4 from the start of my racing. I highly recommend it for the new guys coming in. Price vs performance is best in class 💯 Its also a radio you can grow into as you become a more presice driver and require more features like live data, temp, voltages etc..

[@houchaopeng275]

the radio come in Chinese version and English version, it actually is a downside of it that it's not interchangeable. I had a CN version nb4 pro and here in US people basically just can't tell what's on my radio unless they had the same model and recognized the icons.

[@saviosaltamontes462]

Hi quick question . Will I be able to use this transmitter with Kyosho and wltoys type of rc cars?

[@CoeShow619]

I have this radio and three receivers in my cart. I love your footage, I’m using a Spektrum Dx5 pro now, and it’s clunky. Do you think I should hit the button as a brother from another mother? I felt a friends noble nb4+ and it feels great. Thanks man!

[@Ralf_F]

Does the nb4 work with dumborc receivers like X10FG or P6FG ?? Thank you!! 😊👍🏻

[@JasonIdkau-pw8hi]

I have a 10PX and love it compared to my 4PX. I like rhese nobels but I’m scared to buy one because I’ll probably like it.

[@jelorc0911]

been following you for quite some time now...i wonder, do you race around the world or just in the US? im from the philippines and would love to see you race live here.hehe

[@janekdecoopman]

I have nb4 old model this radio is the best budget quality and light for 230€ ❤

[@Belihah]

I have the pro plus it's absolutely fantastic. Only issues are connecting it to my computer to update, it is SUPER finnicky

[@michaelspiegel3996]

Ryan are you going to try RC Drift? Maybe you can make one...

[@RyanHarrisRC]

Probably won’t put any budget into one of those. Focused on a strong 1/8 program for next year! But if someone sent me a setup to review…

[@1dirtovalracer]

Ryan. Where do you find that grip tape you use on your radios?

[@adamcamacho5675]

Another great video Ryan as always. Were you able to compare the NB4+ with the pro version? Possible to review that also? Thank you!

[@RyanHarrisRC]

This is the only Flysky product in my hands. Not sure what technical difference you would see between those

[@adamcamacho5675]

@@RyanHarrisRC One last question. What receiver were you using for your Nitro?

[@KaizenOz]

Love my m17 with Sanwa sxr servo, waiting for an update to the ZZ to try sticks

[@houchaopeng275]

yeah, it's really just easier to do micro adjustment midcorner with a noble, I tried multiple sanwa and futaba other people used, and they do have smth like 170sbl so it's definitely not the servo, but I just won't feel the connection with the car (the car drove decently fast tho).

[@VS666]

hey buddy, finally got my NB4+ today, any settings you recommend adjusting and monitoring for a 13.5t TLR 22X4?

[@cliftonphilip480]

Can we see the difference between richard Dean laps from both. The PIP is covering his laps.

[@leatherneck4062]

So are you still using this controller? Do you feel like it can replace the controller you currently use? I have a old spectrum dx3c and im looking to upgrade and replace and im not particularly set on staying with any brand of transmitters.

[@hustlerkc11]

I don't think u mentioned that the wheel going from the left side to right side would be for someone who is left handed.

[@RyanHarrisRC]

It’s obviously great for that specific reason! I was more saying it’s not an adjustment most racers will continue to flip between on race day.

[@theoldculture216]

Does it have mixing ??

[@Occuria1]

Flipping the steering wheel from right to left is "practically" useful if you are left-handed like me.

[@wareagleriver7980]

What I’ve been saying about these TX for the last 3 years!!

[@dana2750]

The cost of receivers is another big plus. They are pretty much half the cost of all the other big brands.

[@bigchopstherealoggamer1280]

I'm late on the video like people are on the NB4.. I have been using it for racing and bashing for over 4 years. It also can be updated on a laptop or computer.

[@chrisdodson4725]

So is there a reason to get the noble pro over this version?

[@M3GANWEAPON8]

I remember when the first ones came out all of us bought them to race with. At first they were great they just didn’t last long.

[@noskillzracing]

Awesome!!

[@toddfinley936]

That Mark Martin shirt sir....

[@X862go]

That's a cool radio 📻

[@speedup]

replaced my futaba for the og nb4...like it since i got it...only problem the og mb4 has a weak original battery so after a year and a half i needed to replace it

[@Steve-yu6pq]

Whats the feedback for onroad ?

[@rcmits]

how is the screen in daylight?

[@niz76]

LOL Maybe we've stood next to the same racers as I hear that "booiiing" and just wonder how the heck is their car not flipping out off the track. Ha.

[@RyanHarrisRC]

Exactly! 😂

[@Ciao-qy2ud]

Io possiedo attualmente una 4PM PLUS FUTABA Con ricevitore SR sarei curioso di provare la MB4+

[@whitieford_rc948]

I use mine rock crawling i love it

[@robertking11]

Now that I think about it Hunter King doesn’t have a radio sponsor. 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@martinturbil856]

Hi, did you use 2 ch "ultra fast" mode?

[@FlyskyRCModel]

Yes the NB4 plus radio features with 2 ch "ultra fast" mode

[@martinturbil856]

⁠@@FlyskyRCModelthanks for your reply, witch receiver do you recommend for 1/10 off-road, the best for low latency