Which ONE is the BETTER Truck? Traxxas Mini Maxx vs RLAARLO Terminator

[@Rlaarlo]

Both trucks bring their own strengths to the table! It depends on what you're looking for-speed, control, or versatility. I'd love to hear what features matter most to you when choosing your next truck! 🚚😊

[@angkorpeck]

@Rlaarlo The scale. Everyone would love to see a true 10th or even 8th scale 6s basher from you guys there at Rlaarlo. The durability, the quality of electronics, and must have features in a basher, 4x4, center diff, metal drive components. Last but not least is the price, keep it lower than the competition.

[@Rlaarlo]

@@angkorpeck Thank you for your feedback and enthusiasm! 🙌 We love hearing your thoughts on what you’d like to see from Rlaarlo. A true 10th or 8th-scale 6S basher sounds like an exciting idea. We appreciate your input on pricing, as we strive to offer competitive options for our community. Your suggestions will be taken into consideration as we plan our future releases. Stay tuned for updates, and keep the ideas coming! 🚗💨💪

[@whatsintheboxx]

No thanks to Rlaarlo. Poor quality meets non existing cus care. Traxxas at least care about their customers and cars don’t brake after one bash 😂

[@angkorpeck]

@@whatsintheboxx your Terminator broke on its first bash?

[@nili7037]

@@angkorpeck i have the amx 12 and i have yet to run a Full pack without something breaking. I like the design but I feel like I should have spend my money on something else.

[@Mp-nz5my]

I am going to get the Mini Maxx. I have the Terminator, and the ESC failed on the second run and three of the four shocks have failed. The bottom e-clip fail and allows shock shaft to push through the piston. Replaced ESC with a Hobbywing 10BL60 G2 and that turned it into a beast. Had to replace stock transmitter and receiver. Rlaarlo stock receiver wouldn’t allow ESC calibration. Replaced the bottom e-clips with circlips that support all around not just the three taps of e-clips. So far so good. Appreciate the comparison video. I expect Mini Maxx to be durable but the electronics will probably be weak like all Traxxas electronics. Will definitely upgrade to Hobbywing system.

[@1980VINZ]

OMNI TERMINATOR all day. I hate Rlaarlo but with this model they absolutely NAILED IT. Plus it’s even better looking to me.

[@pathfindercod4638]

For the support and upgrade options the mini max all the way

[@J7evenRC]

100%

[@benniullrich2237]

Take both and have fun with your Friends

[@josephfogus6735]

This mini maxx might be the most durable truck Traxxas has ever made mark my words!

[@K5_RC]

Agreed. The Maxx is already almost unkillable. Now make it half the size with similar drivetrain, it's gonna be indestructible.

[@beaukitty8045]

I have 60 vehicles,, the maxx and slash are the only rigs i will let ANYONE drive, from 3yr old kids, to drunk 40yr old friends..

[@Danielstaypositive]

rlaarlo Omni Terminator is an absolute beast! I’m blown away by the power and speed of it. The throttle is super responsive. Its performance on any terrain is unmatched. The more valuable one is sure the terminator, for me I choose rlaarlo.

[@AllInRc1971]

As a guy with 4 Omnis I'll just have to get 4 Mini Maxxes and see. if the Onmis have a breaking point, I have yet to find it. Took my Carbon speed car and hit a pole at 72mph and it laughed at it. That was with a Traxxas motor and esc.

[@heclanet]

ill Go for the Rlaarlo

[@SherryVarner-tp3kk]

Omni for sure ..3s over 2s all day

[@michaelthompson7637]

Those parts for the Traxxas are pretty expensive. $80 for 4 shocks on a 12th scale is pretty wild. And the steering blocks are $33. You can get the whole aluminium suspension upgrade for an HPI WR8 for $99. Traxxas is the Apple of RC. Expensive as Hell and it's all proprietary. I think if you know how to shop for deals, you can get a lot more car for the money. For an extra $50 you can get a Redcat Valkyrie. Those things are amazing. I love mine. I got the monster truck. If you haven't picked up on it, I'm kinda anti Traxxas. I don't know if I'd ever buy one. In Traxxas' defense, it looks pretty bullet proof.

[@macscustoms2586]

those shocks are prob the GTR shocks and theyre 10th scale high quality shocks. the stock ones are no more than 40-50 usually for the ultra shocks

[@kaepernickjae2029]

Im rocking with what ever Traxxas dropping

[@Fats-yg1jd]

Terminator

[@stefan-norge]

I have already 2 Omni Termimators and they are great. If the Mini Maxx would be a 3s rig I would buy one. But 2s? No.

[@Boogie_the_cat]

What confuses me is why Traxxas went with a brushed motor look on their bl2s motor can. I know it's brushless, but why they gotta style it after a brushed motor can, with the holes in it ? Makes it look cheap, and dirt can get in easily.

[@JayTeeRC]

Helion did that too with their models but it could do 3s. it didn't handle 3s well but the can design seems to be the same. maybe it's cheaper this way

[@michaelregan427]

That's because the can has a fan inside of it. Actually a nice feature they do this with lehner motors and use to with some Neu motors on request. We use this style in boats with the fan, no dirt, grit or pebbles get inside the boat. With the motor for this truck I could definitely see rocks getting in there....not good lol. Air cooling is fine for road cars boats and planes, a sealed can would be preferred here.

[@TheoriginalRcRat]

Eager to see these trucks side by side, hope you get mini maxx soon 👍

[@Goofy_68]

I'm curious on the weight of the Mini and if it makes it feel "toyish". What i love about my OT is it drives like my larger Arrmas. Plenty of control, great dampening, does well with eough terrain. Im afraid the Mini might get tossed around for being all plastic.

[@TRAVELER197]

Um, good with my Vigilante(8s), Valkyrie(4s), and Volcanoe EPX all day!😅😅😅 You all have fun!😊

[@Havingoneofthosedays-]

I’m so conflicted, I need side by side comparisons once they out. Great vid

[@TheRCBuildersPost]

I just bought another Terminator carbon fiber two days ago. Amazon has a $30 off coupon right now. $254 shipped to your door in two days in the states if you're a prime member.

[@Jstall7543]

The Maxx is My Mini Maxx since I Have A Xmaxx!

[@seanconnolly2179]

Im getting the Xmaxx it’s inevitable I need the ground clearance even my kraton 6s has limitations too we’re it can be driven I have some narly terrain around here

[@curbscrape8343]

​@seanconnolly2179 ya spot on here. Had an XMaxx for years. Bought a Kagama a few months back and it's skimming grass and mud - the X just glides over it with zero bother.

[@davidclymer2207]

I imagine the mini Maxx will be a great truck. I actually really like Traxxas vehicles. But there is no doubt that the Omni Terminator will offer a lot more performance with its standard 3S system and center differential. For similar pricing, I'd probably get the OT, but long term parts availability is a concern. If you look for parts for an older Rlaarlo vehicle, they don't seem to be readily available. Looking forward to seeing a comparison between the two.

[@allyoucando8486]

Mini Max comes with heavy-duty parts, which will be a tank or even superior to the big brothers. The thing i like is you can use 1/10 electronic. You can make the Mini Max insanely powerful and faster

[@matthewhendrickson4209]

Omni > Mini…sad reality is that people are going to be well over $500 once they upgrade the motor and esc, plus lights, wheelie bars and other hop-ups For what? The makes absolutely zero sense with everything else on the market today for the same money

[@voodooreptiles3553]

Mini Maxx for sure. Give me a pair.

[@TheToecutter69]

Both awesome vehicles but part support will be more readily available for Traxxas👍

[@kingklaus8253]

True story

[@JayTeeRC]

yep

[@Shellzwick]

Not in the beginning

[@dylanwhite6539]

$84 for a center diff is wild (you need a $8 driveshaft and $6 gear to fit any of the other center drive options. There is a $4 plastic shaft but who in their right mind would get that over the metal one

[@m2cracing168]

Looking forward to this truck! I think it's an awesome platform!!!

[@jakeford12]

The idea of having a smaller maxx actually isn’t a bad one, but I would take the Omni terminator for that price over the mini maxx any day if the week.

[@morganyates6598]

The Maxx- xmaxx are excellent! I'm sure this will be as well..not a Traxxas fanboy..but the Maxx series is 💯

[@alucardF91]

easy its RLAARLO Terminator

[@Xjeepguy]

Given the choice, I'd take the Traxxas. I'm no fanboy, and i dont really care what big companies do to each other. What i do care about is durability, which the Maxx series excells at, and long term support. I only buy name brand rigs. Usually Arrma, Corally, Kyosho, or Losi, sometimes Traxxas. I want parts support for years to come. I own a Maxx (insanely durable) and two Xmaxxes, so the mini is a no-brainer for me.

[@PC_TV_73]

I love my Terminator and I got it on sale for $212 (carbon version) it’s on sale at least once a month on Amazon but even at $250 its probably the best $250 you can buy (I bought 81 rcs from June 15 to today just to see what I like,don’t like etc) and yes I have some shorts up of most of the rcs.

[@CornholioMcGeeRC]

I’m just waiting for rlarrlo to start suing other RC companies over bullshit then I’ll be a fan….. just kidding I already like rlarrlo!! And traxxas products are pretty good it’s just their business practices that make me hate on them!!

[@JonathanPARADIS-nb5bw]

Parts support and upgrades should make the traxxas a no brainer but it comes down to which one drives the best. When you get that small they like to tumble too much and they cant do rough terrain so i wouldnt buy either one.

[@albertdelbosco9686]

Getting the mini maxx

[@SilentSeventh]

Terminator is a better deal on paper. But long term parts support for Traxxas is unmatched, parts support is very valuable to me. I rather pay more for Traxxas, knowing i’ll be able to find parts in the future.

[@Klobberkrew]

the wide max kit for the original max was done because the truck was so susceptible to flipping over. This truck is not so I doubt they are going to make a wide max kit for it.

[@Blimpus]

that kind of cash for mini anything is insane!

[@Jmodderator]

Haven't even hit play on the video yet, That Terminator has to be the worst release from Rlaarlo ever. So much false information out there about the Gyro that isn't even turned on from factory, the worst controller "software" I've seen, I think a competitor designed it for them it's so bad.

[@GreatLakesRC]

Mini Maxx looks really cool! The better value is definitely the Terminator though. To get the Mini Maxx to the level of the Terminator is probably going to cost as much as the truck 🤣 It really comes down to the support though. I have ordered stuff for my Rlaarlo's and it takes 3+ weeks to get the parts.

[@NoodlesNJ1]

How do you compare before you actually have a Mini Max? I would have waited until you actually had a few packs of batteries through it, based on the current videos, the mini max flipped over more than anything Else, even of simple ramp Jumps. I'm both a Traxxas Fan and Rlaaro fan, Parts are readily available for the Rlaarlo as well, you just have to wait a little longer, Rlaarlos are very well built machines, I run my AK-787s and Ak-917s Daily, never had an issue, I have both the Brushless and brushed versions of the AK-787 & AK-917, the Brushed version is the best bang for the buck brushed RC on the market, you would think it was brushless as well.

[@JayTeeRC]

Well if you listen I did say that in the video. But I'm comparing based off of what I know of the vehicles right now and what's available. And I did say I don't know how it runs but when it comes out I'll do a better side by side running comparisons but this is the information we have now and people have asked me about this so that's why I did this video and put it out

[@NoodlesNJ1]

@@JayTeeRC Understood

[@SpellboundStats]

Built in shock towers equals replace the entire chassis whenever you break one? Nah!

[@wildboy69__]

I have a rlaarlo 1/14 buggy and love the thing it only broke because i couldnt jump for crap, but when i got used to it i tried 3s and smoked a rock full speed only bent the from droop screw purch. Didnt break a thing. Ima 100p get an omni.

[@AndyvincentA]

The Omni Terminator is a better choice for rc enthusiats - fast, durable, and very fun to drive.

[@gillian9178]

The Terminator handles outstanding, very stable indeed or a small truck. What I have seen & heard so far, is the Mini Max seems to spend to much time on its roof.

[@williamthedoorman9610]

Hey my friend good video i too love traxxas for bashing and the tuffnest of traxxas, the terminator looks very good as well, I use losi my 8T nitro for racing and I also have team associated for my on road racing carpet or asphalt I still have the original first TC5, so I have all my R/C area covered, but the mini maxx looks kinda tuff and i already have VXL 3S to be put in the traxxas mini. Thank you for the video love your channel thanks your friendly neighborhood hotel DOORMAN William from NYC FORGETTABOUTIT ✨️

[@JayTeeRC]

thanks man...yea I am gonna grab an orange one

[@angkorpeck]

To spec it out like a Terminator, wheelie bar, lights, center diff, metal cvds, 3s system, gyro...ect $500 is ridiculous, if your comparing apples to apples the traxxas is rotten. But i would consider getting one if it was closer to $150 like the groms.

[@topqualityfi8216]

Mini max is made of 1/10 scale power train :)

[@babupranav]

factor in at a minimum the center diff and lights and the maxx is even more expensive...

[@kingklaus8253]

@@babupranav the mini mass 249 the omni is 269

[@Boogie_the_cat]

​@@kingklaus8253the center diff in the mini Maxx costs $60 or $70

[@JayTeeRC]

$20 off omni. see video

[@pjpankratz8829]

I think the mini max will cost more to match the Rlarrlo, center diff, wheelie bar, 3s electronics, roof sids…and so on. That will keep me from the mini max.

[@SoundStream101]

Terminator is only $239 on Amazon right now.. and two or three weeks ago was for $212. Amazon's price fluctuates up and down every week so sometimes you can get a better deal

[@JayTeeRC]

tks

[@davidclymer2207]

Yes, I bought a carbon Omni Terminator off Amazon for $212 and the aluminum version for $186. Pretty good deals at those prices.

[@SoundStream101]

@@davidclymer2207 you're right it was $212 not $225... I knew it didn't look right lol

[@RC-Closer1313]

To get that mini Maxx in the same neighborhood as the Omni-Terminator you will spend $250 more… that’s just how it is…

[@smitheshn6637]

Wish Mini Maxx has a little more Width.. its flipping a lot like Maxx V1

[@morganyates6598]

You know there will be a $60+ wide kit that it should have stock..

[@smitheshn6637]

@@morganyates6598 Yes absolutely..😆😆

[@Acknockout1]

Be honest. Did i give u this idea from my comment on your other video anout the mini max..

[@PeterAlbury-b4l]

Nice try but sorry Traxxass. I'm just too poor for a $250 1/13 scale .

[@justinfolster2278]

I think the traxxas would be pretty strong 💪 using all 10th scale axles and diffs and I seen the video mark San put out were they say it comes with a slipper clutch and when u go 3s u can upgrade to a centre diff....

[@Xandro_B20]

Smart buyers will buy the terminator. Fanboys will go for Traxxas. Thats a fact! I have 4 traxxas rc’s all electronics they came with sucks!

[@uan588]

Golly. I am all in TRAXXAS. Ya Silly goose

[@Xandro_B20]

@@uan588fanboy spotted! I have different rc’s from different manufacturers ex: Arrma, Team Associated etc. I tell you Arrmas got better electronics with spektrums.

[@christopherm8215]

I've got and been through my fair share of rcs. I would agree the old Traxxas was garbage my first rc was a old Traxxas stampede with a stinger 20t and xl1 esc it was garbage burned up 2 motors and 1 esc just testing it in my home literally burned up in under a min. Wound up putting a Trinity motor and Novak rooster esc I believe it was to actually get to enjoy it. My newer Traxxas stuff with the velineon 3500/vxl3s speed control has been fine same for mini with 4000/vxl3m but mini had diff probs until shimmed. I have had issues out of others though too my first aarma was a 2wd granite blx with the blx85 esc which was awful bought 2 trucks and could run 2s on both trucks but not 3s like it was rated would always go into limp mode so wound up putting hobbywing escs on both. I bought a newer 4wd granite blx with a new blx100 esc and had the same problem after the years issue was still there but my aarma infraction with the spectrum firma system and dx3 remote does not have this problem. I think all brands can have issues here and there I had a team ae mgt 8.0 which the engine was more of a plane nitro and didn't really belong on that truck it never really tuned perfectly and eventually I converted it electric and on the other end of that coin I have a small team ae 14b with a reedy brushless system that works great so for me it's hit or miss they all seem to be prone to some occasional issues except my losi drag car it's been perfect from day one but again I suppose it all really depends on what you want if your ecosystem is Traxxas and you bought into the batts and chargers then you should feel right at home if not the terminator also seems like a good buy no rc is immune to not having some issues and as far as Traxxas goes I would whole heartedly agree on the old stuff being garbage with electronics but for me at least their newer stuff has been fine.

[@seanconnolly2179]

True because of you buy mini maxx you’ll dump like 200 extra dollars too make it comparable to the Omni terminator stock

[@badd_jrc9769]

Only traxxas I want is the xrt or xmaxx

[@nickkoepplinger9204]

Im definitely getting a green mini maxx just so i can have the whole maxx family lol but that bs 2s system is gonna be out asap it does suck that im sure it will need a servo upgrade and I'm definitely not using a Tq radio yuck

[@EdisonRCWorkshop]

TRAXXAS is a big company, I hope we can continue to work hard to make good products!

[@Zack_G_E]

Asking the important questions

[@RcGraveyard]

The mini Maxx is cool but as usual they give you less than Fisher Price electronics. Huge let down.

[@scottykardos]

So many reasons the Mini is not even close in comparison to the Terminator. Paying $100 just for the Traxxas name and a brushed 2s generic truck.

[@mattster197]

The Omni Terminator is better. It has a center dif while the Traxxas is slipper. Not to mention its all plastic where the Omni has a lot of carbon fiber and metal parts. Overall you are paying for a name with Traxxas. OH and its only 2s.... already at a disadvantage. I have a few Traxxas but I was really a HoBao fan for a while. I am digging these new chinese entries.

[@PeterAlbury-b4l]

I don't think that it even has a slipper😮

[@lyricofwise6894]

Metal bends easier in bashing than plastic

[@gillian9178]

No Slipper either.

[@chrissrcgetaway6356]

Looks great love it except the price it cost two much Rog1 is only 150 bucks goes over 50 miles an hour and it’s tough come on Traxxas everything is priced to high

[@Gerar79]

I think that a car more similar to the Mini Maxx could be the HPi Savage XS Flux. The downside of this one is that at least in Europe it is very expensive, around €400 for a rather small car. We will see how the price of the Mini Maxx, which is always more expensive, turns out here.

[@therccelebrityspeedfresh5393]

I just drove a blue one 2 days ago

[@JayTeeRC]

how was it?

[@therccelebrityspeedfresh5393]

@@JayTeeRC oh it’s very durable and fast too

[@MrMeDos]

220mm wheel base, $179 should be the price honestly. Thats the only thing thats pushing me away. Because of customer service, they hit you with convenance fees in the price of their vehicles.lol.. they know $249 is on the high side.

[@joegonzalez4188]

i'm going to get both

[@albertdelbosco9686]

Traxxas parts parts parts for years to come

[@johnvaz2048]

I already own an Omni terminator and if I had to choose it would be the Omni terminator and not the Traxxas. For this price and segment it’s hard to beat.

[@JayTeeRC]

Yep now watch arrma release something that competes with both of these

[@primagunawan5188]

@@JayTeeRC Just buy a Gorgon or Vorteks, then change the esc to 3s brushed. And buy a new cheap transmitter

[@billzkustomz]

The one that is going to have parts support for years. Mini Maxx

[@JayTeeRC]

yep

[@anthonylim5120]

Rlaarlo for me. The upgrades are so much cheaper.

[@whatsintheboxx]

Yeah if you can wait like forever 😂😂😂

[@anthonylim5120]

@@whatsintheboxx lmao it's just a toy. There are better things to do in life besides RCs when it's down and some don't mind waiting. Plus, those who own RCs, don't just depend on one RC. Lol

[@majinbuuog6699]

Omni terminator 🏆

[@emanuel616]

I say 599 for the Minimax ultimate 😂 when it comes out, overpriced, of course...

[@topqualityfi8216]

Mini max is alrdy with hd parts,its with 10 scale drivetrain

[@tyrellwilson2196]

Omni Terminator will handle better, in my opinion

[@JayTeeRC]

Yeah I think so as well the max might be more adorable but I can't say anything until I actually get the vehicle and tested

[@SoundStream101]

I'm really surprised too that Traxxas didn't put roof skids or nothing on that body atleast .🤔

[@JayTeeRC]

ikr

[@TheToecutter69]

@@SoundStream101 Yes you can, for $10 more on their site. That’s how they do😏

[@whatsintheboxx]

For sure the Traxxas will be the better rc. And bonus it looks way better too. Rlaarlo thing looks so ugly 😂 and those china stuff ain’t durable at all.

[@chaoticadventure]

Omni hands down, ill never buy another traxxas or own one again. They're business practice is atrocious and theyre products are over priced garbage.

[@mackali7678]

I respect everyones decision, and i will go with the mini maxx, i have both a xmaxx and maxx. And these vehicles are insanely rugged. Yraxxas vehicles just appeal to me over other brands. Thank you JT brother for all your updates and keeping us well informed. Without you guys posting these videos the hobby just wouldn't have the excitement that it does, these manufacturers should appreciate all you KZbinRS DO!

[@spenn2007]

Rlarrlo Terminator is the only small-scale RC I own, and I may get their new one. It's way faster than the mini Maxx out of the box, and there are no 70 dollar center diff upgrades and other ridiculous items needed to make it go faster than 30MPH.

[@jameswright5572]

Gonna give it to Rllarlo, I bought both the little race cars and the new 6th scale crawler. Have really enjoyed working with theme. Cannot say the same when dealing with those other guys.

[@boduke9428]

I don't think it'll be as good. Traxxass fans won't care. They'll buy an inferior truck just because of the name.

[@dylanwhite6539]

Xmaxx drives way better than the maxx

[@giannetto1000]

A 2s rtr vs a 3s rtr plus pricey spare parts vs cheap spare parts...traxucks

[@PeterAlbury-b4l]

$200 then we can talk

[@johnwayne666]

Decisions, Decisions......🤔

[@ÉdouardBrasseur]

Traxxas is overpriced ! Mini maxx : hi

[@sethreinhard7900]

I would buy four Omni terminators before I bought anything Traxxas. 💩

[@JayTeeRC]

😮😮😮😮🙃

[@anthonylim5120]

I would have to agree also.

[@PBA8]

Why

[@Nlangkirby135]

I own an Omni Terminator… so I think Traxxas Mini Maxx is redundant… except for diehard Traxxas enthusiasts.

[@Bennyboy1212-f4e]

Not a Traxxas fan but it's parts availability that does it. Something breaks on the Rlarrlo and good luck finding parts in your local hobby shop.

[@stikupartist3698]

I have an 8s xmaxxx but i think the terminator is a better deal on this scale.

[@JayTeeRC]

I think so too it's going to boil down to Parts support and which one people feel they get the most out of their money with

[@dmayse1000]

ill be going grom

[@rc4life315]

Don't care which is better no Traxxas rc's for me Traxxas can not get my money

[@viettrungphan9770]

250$? it's only 150

[@JayTeeRC]

you looking at wrong truck

[@viettrungphan9770]

@@JayTeeRC the only reason I can image is my country next to china

[@chiefmojorisin3947]

How the heck can you do a review on anything you don’t own not have seen in person? BS!!