1/8th ESC Comparison

1/8th ESC Comparison

Feature Sidewinder 8th Mamba Monster 2 Mamba Monster X Cobra 8 Cobra 8 ACE (Ghost RC)
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Part Number 010-0139-10 010-0108-00 010-0145-00 010-0172-00 020-0270-00
Max Vehicle Weight <11 LBS. READY-TO-RUN <15 LBS. READY-TO-RUN <15 LBS. READY-TO-RUN <15 LBS. READY-TO-RUN N/A
Sensored Capable No No Yes Yes Yes
Input Voltage 2s-6s 2s-6s 2s-6s 2s-6s 2s-4s
Internal BEC Fixed: 5.0V 2A 5.0 - 7.0V 5A Peak 5.0 - 8.0V 8A Peak 5.0 - 8.0V 8A Peak 5.0 - 8.0V 8A Peak
Auxiliary Wire No No Yes Yes Yes
Cyro-Drive™ No No No Yes Yes
Waterproof Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Programming Options Castle Link Classic Windows Software and Castle Link V3 USB Adapter, Field Link Card (limited options) or with Castle B-Link™ Adapter and Castle Link Android or iOS app. Castle Link Classic Windows Software and Castle Link V3 USB Adapter, Field Link Card (limited options) or with Castle B-Link™ Adapter and Castle Link Android or iOS app. Castle Link Classic Windows Software and Castle Link V3 USB Adapter, Field Link Card (limited options) or with Castle B-Link™ Adapter and Castle Link Android or iOS app. Castle Link 2 Windows Software and Castle Link USB V4 Adapter. B-Link™ Adapter support in development Castle Link 2 Windows Software and Castle Link USB V4 Adapter. B-Link™ Adapter support in development
Castle Link Included No No Coupon Included Yes Yes
Castle Link USB Port Micro-B Micro-B Micro-B Type-C Type-C
B-Link Compatible Yes Yes Yes In Development In Development
Running Modes Sensorless Brushless and Brushed Motor Operation Sensorless Brushless and Brushed Motor Operation Smart Sense™ Sensorless Brushless, Sensored Only, and Brushed Operation Smart Sense™ Sensorless Brushless, Sensored Only, and Brushed Operation Smart Sense™ Sensorless Brushless, Sensored Only, and Brushed Operation
Size (L x W x H) 2.45" x 2.2" x 1.33" (62.2mm x 56mm x 34mm) 2.19" x 1.86" x 1.33" (56mm x 47mm x 34mm) 2" x 1.93" x 1.44" (53mm x 49mm x 36.4mm) 2.36" x 2.04" x 1.69" (60mm x 52mm x 43mm) 2.36" x 2.04" x 1.69" (60mm x 52mm x 43mm)
Weight 3.52oz (100g) 3.93oz (111.5g) 3.92oz (111g) 5.84oz (165.6g) 5.84oz (165.6g)
Data Logging No No Yes, 10 data points Yes, 12 data points Yes, 12 data points
Cheat Timing No No Maximum advance: 45° Starting RPM: 100 RPM increments Ending RPM: 3-4 predetermined options Maximum advance: 45° Starting RPM: 100 RPM increments Ending RPM: 100 RPM increments Maximum advance: 120° CHEAT and Turbo 60° each Starting RPM: 100 RPM increments Ending RPM: 100 RPM increments
Construction Waterproof design potted in durable injection molded case with 30mm removable fan Waterproof design potted in durable injection molded case with 30mm removable fan Waterproof design potted in durable injection molded case with 30mm removable fan Waterproof design potted in CNC aluminum case with temp regulated 30mm removable fan Waterproof design potted in CNC aluminum case with temp regulated 30mm removable fan
Replaceable Items ESC cooling fan receiver wire ESC cooling fan ESC cooling fan receiver harness sensor harness ESC cooling fan receiver harness sensor harness top case ESC cooling fan receiver harness sensor harness top case