The Syma S108G and the Syma S109G are both 3.5 channel remote control helicopters that have built in gyroscopes. The two models both come in at around the same price and have similar features so how do you know which one is the better helicopter?
We have looked at the main features of both the Syma S108G and the Syma S109G to help you decide which one is the better model and which one is right for you.
Flight
Both the Syma S108G and the Syma S109G are intended for indoor use only, as they use infrared controls that will not operate correctly in outdoor environments. They both feature gyroscopes that will help stabilize the helicopters during flight, giving you more control over their direction.
Both models can fly upwards, downwards, forwards, backwards and can turn left and right. The Syma S108G can fly up to 33 feet compared to the Syma S109G that can fly up to around 26 feet.
Style
The Syma S108G and the Syma S109G are both military style remote control helicopters and are similar in design with two motors on the tops and one motor on the tail. The Syma S108G is a blue gray color compared to the Syma S109G which is a military green color.
Both models are miniature remote control helicopters with the Syma S108G being the smaller of the two, measuring 8.7 by 3.7 by 2.4 inches compared to the Syma S109G measuring 16.7 by 7.3 by 3.5 inches. Both are lightweight helicopters, making them easier to fly around the house.
Battery
Both the Syma S108G and the Syma S109G have lithium polymer batteries that can be recharged. The Syma S108G takes around an hour to fully charge and will fly for around 6 to 8 minutes.
The Syma S109G will take around 40 minutes to charge fully and will last for around 5 to 8 minutes of flying.
Ease of Use
Both the Syma S108G and the Syma S109G are designed to be easy to use and are ideal for beginners. Both the helicopters are designed to be used by those over the age of 14 and are not recommended for children without adult supervision.
The Syma S108G and the Syma S109G both come with USB charging cables so you can easily charge your helicopter from a number of different devices, including your computer. Both models are durable enough for beginners but are not designed to be crashed into walls or objects.
Recommendation
After looking at the features of both the Syma S108G and the Syma S109G we think the better helicopter is the Syma S108G. Both models are good value miniature remote control helicopters and both have great features but the Syma S108G is a sleeker looking model and can fly a greater distance than the Syma 109G.
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Both the Syma S108G and the Syma S109G are ideal choices for gifts but we think the Syma S108G just has the edge over the Syma S109G.
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