Traxxas has been big and brash with their marketing, but other brands such as Losi have been stealthily and steadfastly building a reputation and following with their quality products. Comparing these two brands will provide a view of the products, displaying what they are good at and which brand will be good for your RC driving requirements!<\/p>\n\n\n\n When comparing these two RC brands, there are several criteria to examine, including options other than simply measuring the products against one another.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The following characteristics should be included in the evaluation of these RC producers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We will begin our comparison of Traxxas and Losi by giving some background to the brands and their involvement in the RC industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Traxxas<\/strong> is probably one of the most well-known brands in the RC hobby. The company has been producing RC cars since 1986, operating out of McKinney, Texas, in the USA. Traxxas has continually shown advancements in motors and batteries in the RC car sector and produces cars for all sectors of the RC community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n They were the first to produce RTR fuel-burning RC cars and RTR electric RC cars, allowing easy entry into the hobby for people with little knowledge of building cars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n See my review on the Redcat Racing<\/a><\/strong> brand<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Other notable advancements made by Traxxas were waterproof electronics, self-righting trucks, auto-shifting two-speed gearboxes, and the first RTR RC car to go beyond 100mph. These “firsts” for Traxxas tick many of the previously detailed boxes as criteria for making a good RC brand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Losi<\/strong> is a brand of RC car manufactured and distributed by Horizon Hobby LLC, operating out of Champaign, Illinois, in the USA. The Losi RC cars are often referred to as Team Losi, Team Losi Racing, or simply TLR.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Losi has a history almost as long as Traxxas, with the first TLR cars being released in 1988. Horizon Hobby LLC purchased Losi in 2000, and the brand became part of the stable of RC products distributed by the company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Team Losi Racing cars are noted for their innovative design for high-end competition cars, specifically for the racing sector of the RC market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Innovations in RC car racing that Losi pioneered include the following.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When it comes to comparing the quality of the RC cars produced by Traxxas and Losi, it is difficult to find negative points with either product.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Both companies are committed to producing top-quality RC cars for the hobby industry, and their reputation in the RC industry is a testament to both companies achieving this goal. You will not be disappointed with either Losi or Traxxas products from a quality perspective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Both companies Are constantly improving the components included in their cars to enhance their performance and the quality of the RC driving experience for the hobbyist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n No doubt at some point youve been checking out new RC’s and seen brands like DEERC and Laegendary. You can see my review of each, right here: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n DEERC<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Laegendary<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n If your RC car hobby focus is on racing, you need a car designed specifically for this purpose to get the most enjoyment and a car to outperform others<\/p>\n\n\n\n From the racing perspective, Losi is the better RC brand. Their cars use more powerful motors across the board, and the components are designed to race specifications. These features give Losi the edge over Traxxas for dedicated RC racing enthusiasts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If your RC car driving consists mainly of off-road driving and bashing around in the backyard, then Traxxas would be the better RC brand choice. The Traxxas monster trucks are definitely superior in design and construction to the Losi equivalents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Even though Losi pips Traxxas at the post for superior racing pedigree in their RC cars, Traxxas is the brand that holds the title for the fastest ready-to-run RC car.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Into RC boats? Read my article on Traxxas Blast vs Spartan <\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The Traxxas blew the RC community away by announcing the Traxxas X0-1 RTR electric car that can achieve beyond 100mph out of the box. Traxxas may have the fastest RTR car, but the range of cars offered by the brand is not dedicated to racing but rather to all forms of RC car driving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Traxxas produces high-quality RC cars for a wide range of RC car enthusiasts. The cars are robust and durable and have a good reputation in this department in the RC community. The reliability of the motors and electronics is a particular strength of the Traxxas range of cars. <\/p>\n\n\n\n However, since Losi is dedicated to producing RC cars for racing, the durability and quality of all the components in Losi cars, from tires to suspension, transmissions, chassis construction, and bearings and transceivers, are generally more durable than Traxxas products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Related post: How Fast Do Traxxas RC Cars Go? (With 15 Examples)<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n This conclusion by no means suggests that Traxxas is a sub-standard product in terms of durability, only that Losi is somewhat better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Traxxas does not focus its RC product offering on a singular focused aspect of RC car driving. They produce RC cars from entry-level beginner cars to advanced supercars requiring significant operation skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Traxxas were innovators in producing a wide variety of RTR cars in both nitro and electric models, enabling beginners to purchase an RC car and drive their RC car minutes after opening the box.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Historically, RC cars were the domain of hardcore hobbyists who were prepared to spend hours customizing and building cars in addition to the time spent driving them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The development of RTR RC cars that were ready to be used directly out of the box after charging the batteries or adding fuel brought the RC hobby to those who were more interested in driving than building and customizing the cars. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Check out my article: HPI vs Traxxas?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n From a useability and beginner-friendly aspect, Traxxas is the better RC brand since it has a wider range of cars targeting a wide range of RC car driving skill levels and interest types. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Traxxas also includes technology in their cars that make their cars easier to drive, particularly for those new to the hobby. This technology is called TSM or Traxxas Stability Management, which helps to keep the car driving straight and avoids spinouts in corners, a challenging aspect for new RC car drivers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In contrast, the Team Losi Racing cars are intended for more advanced drivers entering the RC hobby’s competitive racing sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Traxxas produces a larger range of RC cars, making them more appealing as a stock items for hobby shops. Since Traxxas cars are designed for a wider market, they are more popular among a wider population segment and thus sell more cars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Losi is more niche-market oriented but still distributes its cars and components to more than 60 international destinations, but in lesser quantities than Traxxas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This makes Losi RC cars and components generally harder to source than Traxxas cars and components. <\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"Losi](\"https:\/\/www.goodiesrc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/LOSI-vs-TRAXXAS.png\")
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Losi vs. Traxxas: The Companies<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Who Makes Losi RC?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Losi vs. Traxxas: Quality<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Losi vs. Traxxas: Racing<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Losi vs. Traxxas: Availability<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n