Arrma Notorious 6S BLX vs Losi LMT Son-uva DiggerWhich Should You Buy?

The Arrma Notorious 6S BLX and Losi LMT Son-uva Digger occupy the same 1/8 monster truck space but chase completely different goals. The Notorious runs 6S brushless power to hit 60 mph with enough torque to rip wheelies on command and launch off any obstacle. The LMT Son-uva Digger runs 3S for a more measured 40 mph, because outright speed was never the design objective. The LMT's solid rear axle, CNC diff locker, and purpose-built suspension geometry exist to recreate monster jam freestyle driving: sustained two-wheel driving, standing backflips, and long wheelies that the Notorious's independent suspension layout cannot sustain in the same effortless way.

The trucks weigh nearly the same: 11.38 lbs for the Notorious and 11.13 lbs for the Son-uva Digger. Neither has a meaningful weight advantage. The LMT is physically larger, though, stretching 22.84 inches long with a 13.39-inch wheelbase versus the Notorious at 21.26 inches with a 12.91-inch wheelbase. Ground clearance heavily favors the LMT at 3.54 inches versus 2.17, a 1.37-inch gap that makes a real difference when driving over rough terrain and debris. The Notorious compensates with its wider stance at 18.15 inches compared to 17.52, providing better lateral stability at speed and during aggressive cornering. These dimensional differences reflect each truck's core purpose: the LMT is tall and long for obstacle clearance and stability during slow-speed freestyle stunts, while the Notorious is wide and relatively low for maximum high-speed stability.

Waterproofing gives the Notorious a major practical edge. It's fully sealed from the factory. The LMT is not. If your bashing spots include puddles, wet grass, morning dew, or any moisture at all, the Notorious won't care while the LMT needs either careful avoidance of water or aftermarket waterproofing treatment. This is a significant limitation for a truck that is mid-range priced. Losi could have done better here. Both trucks run 5000mAh packs, but the Notorious on 6S versus the LMT on 3S means different battery costs and charger requirements. The 6S setup for the Notorious costs roughly double per battery, and you'll need a 6S-capable charger if you don't already own one.

Pricing puts the Notorious at its mid-range price and the LMT at its mid-range price a modest price sticker difference that effectively disappears when you factor in the Notorious's more expensive battery requirements. Total cost of ownership is actually quite similar between the two platforms over time. The question isn't really about value; it's about what kind of driving gives you the most satisfaction. The Notorious is the better all-around basher with more speed, more power, waterproof construction, and works on any terrain. The LMT is the better freestyle truck with solid-axle capabilities that the Notorious's platform physically cannot replicate regardless of how much power you add. There's genuine magic in holding a wheelie for a full minute on the LMT's solid axle setup, and no amount of 6S power gives the Notorious that same effortless balance trick.