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Our Verdict
Just buy the Granite 3S. Brushless, 4WD, 50 mph, and it's the most recommended first truck in the hobby for a reason. Is it the fastest? No. The toughest? No. But it's the best balance of price, speed, and durability for someone buying their first real RC truck.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- +Best value for brushless 4WD in its class
- +50 mph is seriously fun
- +Durable enough for beginners to learn on
- +The truck the RC community recommends more than any other
- +Cheap replacement parts when (not if) you break something
Cons
- -Stock 3200mAh battery runs out fast
- -You'll want 6S power within a year
Performance Profile
Arrma Granite 3S BLX
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Best budget brushless truck? This one.
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Overview
The Arrma Granite 3S BLX is a 1/10-scale 4WD brushless monster truck priced at $339.99 MSRP. It has a manufacturer-claimed top speed of 50 mph. It weighs 6.2 lbs and measures 18.74" long. The electronics are waterproof-rated. Battery: 3200mAh 3S.
Full Specifications
Performance
Top Speed50 mph
Drivetrain4WD
Motor TypeBrushless
Dimensions
Length18.74 in
Width13.5 in
Height7.7 in
Wheelbase11.3 in
Ground Clearance1.97 in
Chassis
Weight6.2 lbs
Battery3200mAh 3S
Features
WaterproofYes
How It Compares
Head-to-head comparisons with similar monster trucks.
Arrma Granite 3S BLX vs Arrma Big Rock 3S BLX1/10 · 50 mph · 4WD
Arrma Granite 3S BLX vs Traxxas Stampede 4X4 VXL1/10 · 65 mph · 4WD
Arrma Granite 3S BLX vs Traxxas Hoss 4X4 VXL1/10 · 60 mph · 4WD
Arrma Granite 3S BLX vs Arrma Outcast 6S BLX1/8 · 60 mph · 4WD
Arrma Granite 3S BLX vs Losi LMT Grave Digger1/8 · 40 mph · 4WD
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