I hate to ask this, and yes I used the search, but with the recent advancements in technologies and price changes, would you all still recommend the qx7 for the king of beginner transmitters?

Jumper t8sg plus - $100
Taranis q x7 - $140 with Batt and charger
Frsky x-lite s $140
Frsky x-lite $120 now

It seems for 20.00 more, I can get the x-lite. I'll be using these with simulators for now, but plan to fly 3 and 5inch quads in the future.

I'm biased but by looks I still prefer my QX7 , it seems a more thought radio. The x-lite should be great also if you use only thumbs to control the sticks, it seems hard to pinch on that. The advantage of the jumper is really the multiprotocol capability and also I watched some reviews and the quality seems good too.
Really hard to decide. What about the x9 lite? It seems really nice and have a lot of good reviews.

It really comes down to what you value, or the form factor you like.

They will get you up in the air. And you will likely get used to whatever controller you use.

I know this does not answer your question. But maybe tell us what you want in a radio and those with hands on experience can tell you what might be best for you.

Example, pincher or thumber. Built in charger or external charging. You get the point.

(09-Sep-2019, 10:20 PM)voodoo614 Wrote: It really comes down to what you value, or the form factor you like.

They will get you up in the air. And you will likely get used to whatever controller you use.

I know this does not answer your question. But maybe tell us what you want in a radio and those with hands on experience can tell you what might be best for you.

Example, pincher or thumber. Built in charger or external charging. You get the point.

I thinking thumbing is more natural to me than pinching, and I don't mind charging externally. I do eventually want to have precision control over my flying, and have a girl factor that is easy to transport

Sounds like the X-Lite S would be best. Thumb friendly and compact for transport. Also the "S" has Hall Effect gimbals. If you play video game, you will like the X-Lite.

Although pincher are supposed to have more control. But I have seen both good pincher and thumber pilots.

(10-Sep-2019, 01:05 AM)voodoo614 Wrote: Sounds like the X-Lite S would be best. Thumb friendly and compact for transport. Also the "S" has Hall Effect gimbals. If you play video game, you will like the X-Lite.

Although pincher are supposed to have more control. But I have seen both good pincher and thumber pilots.

Do you think that I should take up pinching and get the x9d plus or qx7 since I'm a beginner? I think thumbing is the most natural for me but I'm willing to learn pinching since I'm early in..

how they feel in the hands is individualy, everyone should try a bit pinching and thumbing - but there is no need to change aslong as you feel confortable. i beleive its brainwork and thumb or pinch dont make a true difference.
if you can hold one in your hands befor buy would help a bit.

as voodoo wrote, the xlite is very handy. the jumpert16 is very small and the x9 light is on the small side. the qx7 is huge, the x9d isnt small aswell.

(10-Sep-2019, 06:05 AM)hugnosed_bat Wrote: how they feel in the hands is individualy, everyone should try a bit pinching and thumbing - but there is no need to change aslong as you feel confortable. i beleive its brainwork and thumb or pinch dont make a true difference.
if you can hold one in your hands befor buy would help a bit.

as voodoo wrote, the xlite is very handy. the jumpert16 is very small and the x9 light is on the small side. the qx7 is huge, the x9d isnt small aswell.

Would you take the frsky x-lite or the x9d plus given the same price ???

X9D plus if the price was the same. But unfortunately, they are not. And there is a significant difference.

Why not the Xlite Pro?  I thought I saw somewhere BG was having a sale right now its like less than $100 crazyyyy.  [edit]  Sorry went to go check its $176 at 20% off.  Still better than $200.  Drone Mesh's spreadsheet has 20% off coupon "BGADX9L."

(11-Sep-2019, 02:23 AM)voodoo614 Wrote: X9D plus if the price was the same. But unfortunately, they are not. And there is a significant difference.

If the qx7 with r9 used was the same would you take it over the frsky x-lite ?

i personaly wouldnt use r9, if i am looking for a transmitter, i would wait for the tbs tango2 and use crossfire.
qx7 isnt fully compatible with crossfire... i wouldnt choose it again.
x9d would be the only one i have a look at because of crossfire compatibility..

(11-Sep-2019, 06:09 PM)BigBeard Wrote: If the qx7 with r9 used was the same would you take it over the frsky x-lite ?

Kinda of a hard choice.  You are ahead with qx7 with r9.  you get both short and long range.  but it is used.  If I had to choose, I would get the qx7 with r9 and get new gimbels.  this is personal preference. the qx7 is much larger and isn't as portable.  which isn't what you are looking for.  the x-lite is a nice controller and seem to fit your needs most.

if you want to go with Crossfire, the X9D is the best choice.

(11-Sep-2019, 10:28 PM)voodoo614 Wrote: Kinda of a hard choice.  You are ahead with qx7 with r9.  you get both short and long range.  but it is used.  If I had to choose, I would get the qx7 with r9 and get new gimbels.  this is personal preference. the qx7 is much larger and isn't as portable.  which isn't what you are looking for.  the x-lite is a nice controller and seem to fit your needs most.

if you want to go with Crossfire, the X9D is the best choice.

Well like a true noob, I went ahead and got both. If I like the qx7 more, it is cheaper, and I can return the brand new frsky x-lite, but if I prefer the x-lite, I can sell the qx7 with all the batteries and trimmings for the 100 I got it for.

Thank you so much everyone.

Good way to figure out what you want.