Why Are You Still Buying Traxxas Lipo Batteries? HRB Is My New Favorite
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- Опубліковано 19 лип 2024
- - In this video I discuss the alternatives to buying expensive Traxxas Lipo batteries and all of the alternatives out there.
I personally recommend the HRB Lipo 3S lipo packs for Rustler, Revo, Stampede, slash, Summit, Bandit, TRX-4, Hoss, Maxx, and the UDR. Xmaxx needs 4s.
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I bought those a few months ago and I have loved them ever since! I'm glad someone else has found that they work really well too.
They are great packs for the money. Very happy with them.
@Leblanc Arnaud no. They work fine with the existinf esc without changing connectors or anything.
How long do they last like playing time and do you still recommend them?
@@alexanderhernandez9093 They last about 20 minutes on the rustler 4x4 vxl if you are bashing it hard. If you are just doing some casual high speed runs every few minutes then they should last about 35 minutes. I recently got the e revo 2.0 and the batteries stopped working within a few weeks because of the way the battery connectors come out of the housing. It twisted the connection to the cells and the batteries no longer charge or work. They worked fine with my rustler until I started using them with the e revo. If you are using them with anything other than the e revo then a recommend them.
@@JG-oc9gc oh ok cool and does it still work with the Traxxas battery charger?
I bought the exact same ones for my Bandit! They were WAY MORE AFFORDABLE! I Love them and recommend them to anyone that wants to save money and maintain same performance! The HRB batteries are actually better than the Traxxas, with a 5000 MUAH VS 4000!
I've had mine for 3 years and they are still performing the same as when I purchased them! THANKS HRB!!!!
HRBs Rock! I Fly RC planes, all are larger planes and use 6s or 8s. Have 12 batterys all HRBs, some are 3 years old and still look and perform as the day i bought them. I never charge at there max charge rate, always keep the charge rate slightly below, always balance charge and land the planes with 40% left. Never let them set fully charged for days and storage charge for the winter. Treat them right an they will keep on rocken for ya!
Thanks so much. I was trying 2 find a good battery for a traxxas rustler!
Never had an issue with Traxxas batteries. Bought them with charger for my Traxxas trucks. Trucks, charger and batteries working flawlessly after years of use.
For the price it should still work. But they don't hold a candle for the price of Dam near any set of batteries versus just one of theres. Example is the 4s 6700mah traxxas battery is 160 and you can get a set of 4s 9000mah for 170 lol.
I ordered 2x3s and1x2s today on amazon. Thank you
Same thing happened to my Traxxas UDR batteries I have been trying to find a replacement battery.
Thanks for sharing.
Awesome video! Thank you!
Not a problem. They are great batteries! I'd you have suggestions for future videos, let me know :)
I just bought 2 5000mah hrb's and I am definitely impressed with the permanent and the price.
I love Traxxas, but absolutely hate their batteries. They're waaayyyy overpriced for no reason. Like you mention, they perform the same as anything else. A battery is a battery. First thing I do when I buy Traxxas vehicles is cut their proprietary plug off and solder an xt90 on and buy xt90 packs.
A battery is not a battery my friend. Traxxas has lower tolerances than chinese knockoff cells. I agree though, for RC cars it is definetly not worth to buy expensive batteries. But for example drones, where a battery needs to be discharged with 100C at least, you cannot mess around with chinese cells.
@batterynerd8779 there are many more options, and better at lower prices.
@@batterynerd8779 cnhl all day every day.
Thanks for the info now I have to look for your instruction on charging
Thank you for the comment, it is very easy as well
1 Year Warranty (in this hobby thats crazy) and 50% off lifetime, convenience of simply plug and charge like no other in the market (it literally can’t get any more simple), actual realistic C rating, insane longevity, shielded with metal plates, really compact size for their capacity and overall very high quality. Whoever that says a 80$ lipo is the same as a 25$ one has probably never used them for more than 3 runs
Are you saying the Traxxas batteries have all of that? Sorry, I am brand new to the hobby.
@@StarFox31 yes, they are expensive but they are top quality, (and there are even more expensive batteries in the market)
Running (2) Traxxas 4S 6700MAH batteries in my X-Maxx 8S. They also did the voltage error previously. I storage charged them both on my Traxxas Dual Live peak charger, and it fixed the problem ever since. I dunno why lol.
Mine did that too same batteries!
Thanks for the help on my battery choice 🤓
No problem!
Did you notice any difference in performance with the higher C rating? Thx
Good idea with the stickers!
Owned one of the hrb one loved it but ports fried 1month after using it but mine had a different connecter and I had to buy an extension just bought zeee batteries can’t wait to try them
I have a brushless Traxxas Rustler. What specific HRB battery will give the Rustler its best performance? Link? The guy at our local hobbytown said a 2 or 3 cell lipo, but I would take your word on it also 😉 looking to buy the battery and charger ONCE. Do I have to modify anything (connections)?
Good video bro. And random but….4:20 awesome 🥴
2 years use on Bandit vxl & Heli Max Voltage 500. Both used almost daily & have had no probs whatsoever .
Yep, after I brought my second HRB battery, I find them not bad, this second one hold up a little more then half year now, it still work great, but the first one only last me three mouths, maybe caz I wasn't changing it right.
Also I am Surprise that I abuse my maxx a lot with my 4s HRB and it still working great right now, it is really bang for your buck.
Gotta love those hrb's. Yeah every time I use my batteries I not only balance charge them, i also storage charge them everytime.
@@GReviewz do you have any videos explaining how to charge these? Before everytime I use it should I balance charge, then run battery til it dies, then storage charge?
@@bobbylabony4398 basically yes. Run until the low voltage cut off kicks in or before. Then storage charge them. Next time you want to use them charge them via the balance charge option.
Hey man I’m planning to use a 3s vermilion with these, would I need to program the esc to run them or are they able to plug in and use immediately?
just wondering, do 2s 5200 mah battery work in brushed traxxas rustler?
What’s the best lipo battery I could use for my 1/10 summit, still using EVX-2 16.8 V esc
i had a doubt im gonna buy a slash so already im spending too much on it so i wanted cheaper batteries since these traxxas ones are too expensive, ur vid really helped with that but the slash doesnt have a balance port so what do i do with it??
Hey GReviewz. Im about to purchase 2 HRB 2s Lipos for my new 1/10 Traxxas Summit. Has the batteries lasted well ever since you made htis video? Thanks, and subscribed
Yes! The batteries are still going strong, I love them. Thanks for the sub!
@@GReviewz Thank you! I just purchased the amazon 2pack (2x) 2s 60c 6000mah HRB lipos. Really appreciate your help here, have a fantastic evening
I just purchased some of the HRB 4000 MAH 60 C batteries for my Traxxas rustler five XL. It will pair fine with regular Traxxas batteries but when I connect the HRB. I get steering only and no throttle in the ESC easy set light blinks red and green. Any help with solving this issue would be greatly appreciated. Just want to make sure these batteries will work in the model I have which again is the five XL Traxxas rustler. Thanks man I enjoy your videos.
What is the largest battery you can fit on our erevo2.0?
Thank you so so much! Would this battery work on a traxass vilenion brushless system?
Yes, I use it on my rustler 4x4 vxl
What kinda of HRB battery would I need for a base model Stampede 2WD
Hey man, do you think these will work fine with the will fie the Traxxas Bronco model coming out this year? if so im going to order these. Also thanks for the video man.
Trx4?
Just got it today
I cant wait to upgrade my vlx4x4 stampede. my buddy just bought the redcat sc pro brushless and it rips.
Thanks for sharing your experience buddy! Is it possible to charge Traxxas batteries in a typical charger?
Should never charge traxxas batteries on any other charger than a traxxas charger and viceversa
@@aaronvasquez789 why not??
I've been using my Hyperion charger - bought the adapter for it (traxxas to banana-plugs) and always/only balance-charge and put them (Traxxas batteries) in storage when done. Has only been 2 months but LiPo is pretty much LiPo.
So I have a emaxx brushed edition will those work on it sorry I'm just trying to figure out about lipos nimh battery suck
And it has 8.4 volt batteries so if I get a lipo they only have 7.4 volt
I use HRB, Zee, and Youme currently in 7 different vehicles. The problem is I picked up a UDR and the tray has a center lead wire set up and is causing issues with the side lead type batteries I have. Just spent $200 on 2 Traxxas batteries and $100 on their charger. I thanked my wife for buying me the truck and now I'm pissed at her for it......
Those UDR's are sweet. I've thought about it, but it's so close to an xmaxx $$ wise, I'll just wait and get an xmaxx. I'll use hrbs for that too
@@GReviewz Xmaxx over UDR any day. I have the UDR, Xmaxx, and Maxx. The Maxx is actually the most used.
@@SHOKona-wp4vr I've had an xmaxx for a few years and it is my favorite rc of all time. My new maxx v2 is quickly catching up though. Tomorrow, I'll be swapping the motor and esc out for an old castle 2200kv combo i had lying around. I'll be running turnigy nano-tech 35c 4000mah 6s packs in it. They fit perfectly in the maxx v2. I run turnigy graphene panther 5000mah 4s 75c packs in my xmaxx. I have ruined 30c (horizon hobby) and 50c (dynamite) packs in the xmaxx, but the turnigy graphene packs barely get warm, haven't puffed at all, and charge nicely at 20 amps (4c). They are rated for 10c charge rate, if you have a big enough charger.
I haven't tried the HRB batteries yet, but have been using turnigy packs from hobbyking for over 10 years. Their batteries have always been very good for the price. Their nano-tech and graphene packs are some of the best rc batteries on the market, currently. Their chargers are also good for the price.
I am not affiliated with hobbyking or turnigy, but have been a customer of theirs for a long time. Out of the dozens of battery packs and half a dozen chargers ive bought over the years, I've only received 1 bad battery and 1 bad charger. Both were handled well by hobbyking with good customer service. I highly recommend them.
solder on a different lead
What do you set the charge rate fresh out of the box, I got the same charger with hoovo 5000mah 7.4 2s and they’re 60% charged, do I charge at 4a
Maybe not everyone is a pro yet or have the money right away but now i know thank you
Can you use the traxxas charger with the HRB Batteries? Imma get a Traxxas Slash 4x4 Ultimate so i want to spend less money. If theres a cheaper charger thats just as good then let me know!
I couldn't tell but do those batteries have the same connectors as the Traxxas battery?
Can you use traxxas 2/3 cell balance charger it's a small charger with 3 lights on it
I bought one to try out on my traxxas udr. After one yr no puffing and still has low internal resistance
They're great!
Thanks I'll buy2😅
Sweet! I’m looking for a new battery for my UDR, thanks for the comment!
how is it now?
i need some UDR batteries is the 5000 best or will it take higher?
Quick question, I have nothing but Traxxas 2s and 3s Lipo's for my Traxxas Summit, Brushless E-Maxx and E-Revo 2.0,but all my 3s Lipo's are 5000mah and are too big for my 2wd Rustler VXL ,my Original Bigfoot #1 (which is now brushless) and even my Arrma Granite 4x4 BLX. The Traxxas 5000mah 3s lipos are too long for those 3 trucks, and I'm tired of just being able to run them on 2s, so my question is will these your showing fit? Thanks
Jonny, these specific batteries are the exact same size as the traxxas packs. You may have to go with a lower mah to fit if these dont.. I'm not exactly sure because I dont have a rustler 2wd.
Question: Does the battery you got fit on the Tracks included charger or will I need to get a new one?
Yes, this will work with the traxxas ez peak charger.
I hang bells on my doors too🔔
What charge rate do you use to charge these at with the traxxas ez ID charger when in Manuel mode
Manuel mode? Lol, I keep my charger on Juan mode they last longer. 🤣
So I was wondering, will the plugs on the herb battery’s fit the average 3s traxxas charger port?
Yes, that's why I bought them, plug and play.
@@GReviewz ah thanks, I was just worried I was gonna waste my money on a non-compatible source lol.
I've had HRBs now for 12 month and still as good as the day I bought them
Agreed. Love my hrb's
I use gens ace in my vxl rustler very well made and heavy
Those gens ace are awesome too!
I can't find them
How long do the hrb batteries last
Can anyone please tell me what is the difference between the volts? Currently I have a Slash VXL with 5000 MAH 2S 14.8V. I am trying to upgrade and go with an aftermarket battery (possibly the HRB) but I only see them in 11.1V. Will I get the same power with the lower voltage? Sorry, I was big in RC in mid 80s (LOL) and I just bought this Slash so I am trying to relearn. Thanks!!
In simple terms think of volts as speed and the MAH ,how long they last each run hope this helped
Will this batteries fit in my 4x4 brushed slash connector directly ? Or do i need to do solder or buy an adapter ?
I'm pretty sure you just have to do both
Nvm idk
Have a Rustler 4x4 too. Just got it. Bought traxxas 2s 5000 and a 3s 5000mah. Just went with what the hobby shop recommended. Trying to find something slightly cheaper that I don’t need adaptors for. Found your video and ordered a 2pk 3s hard case for about $15 more than 1 3s traxxas. Hopefully they last.
Mine have lasted almost 2 years now. going strong!
Hello!!! Which battery do you recomend me for the Traxxas REVO 3.3 nitro?! right now it has one of 5 cells, 6v, 1200 mAh. It not really good, I want something that give me more time than this one to race, thanks!!!
Here is a good one amzn.to/3Ds9psj
Hope this helps!
can this accu get also in de traxxas bandit? pls let me know!
What connectors do you use
Does it matter much between the 5000 mAh 11.1V 50C and 60C? Looking to get the 50C for my VXL 4x4 slash.
I dont believe there would be any noticable performance difference. That rating is just what the battery is capable of in terms of discharge rate.
I'm with Hoovo
Does it fit in the compartment for the battery for a 1/16 slash
fawk no
What charger do you use to charge these? Do they have listed what traxx models are recommended?
I use the traxxas ez peak 3s charger. Works great!
I bought some of these... But im just worried about them being softpacks! Got 2 4S packs for $99
I have crashed and bashed them. Havent had any issues yet. Technically traxxas batteries are softpacks too..
Should do an update video. Since they are $80 or so now. Is it still a better value.
2 years later … how did they hold up over time ?
I have bandit Vxl first generation with short tray. Will this battery fit in the car. I have not been able to find a shorty battery for it. Seems only Traxxas sells it. Can you recommend a battery. 3s lipo?
How short is the tray? What are the measurements?
@@GReviewz length is 5.47 inches and height is 30mm max. Traxxas sells them but they are expensive and have low c rating.
Im thinking about buying the 6000mah 3s lipo for my traxxas rustler 4x4 vxl. Will those fit in the battery compartment?
Does this fit the bronco
Does any one know what model # is needed for the XMAXX as you know it takes 2 batteries and Im willing to try these out
Javier49090, here are the 4s versions for the xmaxx. Half priced vs traxxas packs.
Here you go: amzn.to/2YC88f3
will they work on Traxxas Rustler 4x4 VXL truck ?? i see it has difrent plugs?
I have the rustler 4x4 vxl. It comes with trx plugs. Plug and play.
They're 75 now. Decided to get the 5000mah for 85.
It fits on the traxxes slash?
Suprised your Traxxas Lipo only lasted 6 months. I have been using my 2s 5800 mah battery for 2 years, and it still works.
Do you storage charge your batteries everytime after you use them?
I have the same experience with my five Traxxas batteries, the oldest one is nearing three years of dutiful service and I can still compare its performance to the new one I bought a mere few months ago. I always storage charge my batteries when not using them.
Traxxas has an exchange program that let's you exchange a battery that fails within a year of purchase for half the price. If yours failed after only six months, you can probably still use their program.
/Rustler 4x4 VXL and E-Revo 2.0
@@GReviewz No, I have never storage charged it.
@@GReviewz isn’t that what you are supposed to do after every run?
I have an M41 wide body boat by Traxxas , I’m looking at the HRB 11.1 volt 5200 50c are they compatible for my boat cheers🇨🇦
If your boat takes a 2s or a 3s battery, then yes. The hrb's should work fine.
@@GReviewz Thanks Brother
Please do a video of charging these batteries on the traxxas charger. I just bought a E Revo 1/16 vxl and will be getting the HRB 2200Mah batteries for it
Will do.
what charger do you recommend? Could I still buy the traxxas charger and use those batteries without changing the connector on a traxxas vehicle? (i was thinking of getting #2972 charger) or is there a better charger for the money considering that charger costs 130 dollars
Does it matter what voltage you use? If the car came with a 7.4v can you use a 14.8v battery?
Yes voltage does matter. Your esc will dictate what voltage battery it can handle
Just ordered the 4s 9500s 120c '
Im done only being able to drive for 30 min with Traxxas 6700s
I have original traxxas lipo for over a year and race and come in 3rd and I'm not long into the hubby dont see any problem with original 5burst is enough
can the trx plug with the exposed tabs fit into that battery
This battery comes with female trx plugs exactly like traxxas batteries.
I'm looking to get into the RC world but I'm getting scared off from all the fire videos of Lipo batteries. I get the idea that they are temperamental about their voltage. Would most of you say that they are safe or do I need a bat box or make something like that?
Yes they are safe. I've never had an issue with my lipos.. I use the traxxas charger for traxxas and nontraxxas batteries. I also store charge my battery after every use as well, so I dont store the batteries in an unbalanced state
@@GReviewz Thank you for the fast response...
I have had only one Lipo blow up on me but it was my fault I was charging a Lipo on a nimh charger so it popped and blew up on my deck but I was new at the time never had an incident since so don’t worry
Im about to buy a Traxxas Revo but Im confused. Shall I buy Traxxas batts or aftermarket ones?
These hrb packs are about half the price of the traxxas ones.. up to you. I still do recommend the traxxas charger though. It is a good charger.
question , i have the battery you had the one that’s worse, i was looking at them both and they have different heads , how can i buy the ones you recommend and still plug them into my car and chatger
My link in the description is the link to purchase with the traxxas plugs already on them:)
@@GReviewz so sorry bro, i’m kind of new to this stuff still doing my research, is there any way you could send me a pic of what your seeing and i’m not ? i need it to be able to plug into my traxxas bc the heads are different the link doesn’t work
What lipo do you recommend for a xl5 rustler trx
The 2s version of these hrb packs. I love these packs
Hey guys just a quick question for all of you if you guys can help out,, not and experienced Rc driver ok and I’m looking for a good set of batteries for my Rc car,, I’m looking everywhere and I come across this video,, hrb batteries look great for the price traxxas looks cool too a little more cash of course but,,, my question is which company offer like better warranty for your batteries over time guys if you can help me whit your expertise it will be appreciated thanks Rc people
So I noticed this video was made a year ago. How do you like the battery after having them for over a year?
They still work fantastic! I'd buy them over again.
@@GReviewz wow that's impressive I will probably get those then
I'm in dire need to know this lol will 2 3s of these fit a Traxxas UDR???
I kinda wanna know but I want more like a 5500 or a 6000 that will fit
Did you ever find out? Just got a UDR and a traxxas 4s battery. I want 2X 3S batteries on the cheap, did you purchase and did you get 5000mah 3S's to fit? Thanks!
Do the 5000 HRB work for the traxxas slash 4x4 Vxl ?
Yes it should
Honestly I wouldn’t go with HRB or whatever the hell the batteries are I would go with either Gens ace or zippy sure they might be expensive but they’re well worth the money I’ve had my Genzie‘s for over three years and it’s never puffed and still charges up to the full capacity
Im new at it. Use to have 3.1 motor. Gave up. Now i have trx4. Which battery better. Lipo? Fire risk. How about NiCd or Nimh? Which better safe. I do climbing. Not for speed
Hi there, for rock climbing you dont need lipo batteries, you could stick with nimh. However I use lipo batteries and I've never had a problem with fire. Knock on wood, just have to keep them and charger them in lipo safe containers, and always storage charge your batteries so they are stored in a balanced state. Hope that helps
Ok thank you.
Is it working on the Traxxas slash?
Yes it should, same motor and esc combo for the brushless version.
Update...
how are the batteries now brother ty looking to buy for my rustler aswell
Batteries are great! Still last a very long time. Tons of power! Best batteries I have. If you end up grabbing them, please use my link. Same price as normal amazon.
I just bought the xmaxx today..... Can i use this battery? Also what charger do you use?
Congrats! someday i will buy an xmaxx. haha
The ones i feature in this video are 3s. if you just bought the new xmaxx, that goes up to 8s. dont quote me on the size or length, but these would be perfect in terms of performance and price: amzn.to/3dn2zYc
@@GReviewz hey... ya those batteries I can get here in canada.... I'm still unsure on the charger... Can u help? . These are the batteries I'm looking at www.amazon.ca/HRB-50C-100C-Connector-Quadcopter-Helicopter/dp/B07TFHKGB5/ref=mp_s_a_1_6?dchild=1&keywords=hrb+battery&qid=1602553686&sprefix=Hrb+battery&sr=8-6
@@PaulC112 With the 4s battery, you would need: amzn.to/3lIjabM
This is the canada listing for the traxxas charger you would need for a 4s battery.
@@GReviewz thanks alot.. One last question. I've seen a couple people say do not use other lipos with traxxas charger only use there batteries. I know people are doing what you are doing.... But is there any actual reason why one would suggest not to use any other battery? And only use traxxas batteries with traxxas charger?
Traxxas lipos suck because they are 25c sustained only and the vxl system uses more than this. Mine puffed and got very hot. I bought an ovonics which ive used for over a year and works great and very cheap. Also got a power hobby one and its good to. Not as cheap as the ovonics tho but way cheaper than the traxxas.
Awesome that you have had good luck outside of traxxas batteries. These hrbs have been awesome for me so far
I'm good I bought these batteries for my traxxas erevo 2.0 and did a speed run and destroyed my engine and burnt the plastic on my front differential don't know if it had anything to do with the batteries but I'm scared to use them again
Destroyed engine?
@@GReviewz I don't know if it was the batteries but traxxas replaced my engine I was still under warranty
I don’t know if you still respond but what batteries could work with a Slash 4x4 Vxl
Same batteries I'm using in the video should work for you. Link on the description.
Thank you
Also if I were to use a Hoovo battery which one would I use?
2S for racing, and if you don't want to break parts all the time. 3S if you want to go stupid fast and break parts.
How do u plug it in the battery if the car has a traxxas battery plugin
What?
It uses the same trx connector the traxxas battery uses, don't worry, just plug it in and it will be fine.
Can i charge them on imaxb6 charger ?
Yes
It's funny how the rc was just rolling 🤣
you said the HRB batteries come with traxxas connector.... but I am seeing at XT60 connector in the videos and on amazon
Check this link, they come with trx connectors: amzn.to/2ZWJ2IN
Link doesn’t work
How long do these batteries last I can only get 7 minutes out of the traxxass battery
20-30 minutes of runtime out of these hrbs
Can you charge them with the traxxas charger?
Yes, I have another video showing you how.
totally agree
Best Batteries right? now to figure out the best Driveshafts?
GReviewz which driveshafts you looking to upgrade?
Love the teckno drive shafts simple quality
@@mattreadle4566 absolutely! I will always run Tekno CV's in all of my models!
@grewiewz do I need to use adapters to use these on the ID charger?
No its trx plugs
@@jeanphilippelandry8295 even though the plastic is different, I can still plug them in? Sorry, I’m new to this battery
Yes it is plug and play :)
@@GReviewz I’ve been reading since I asked this, I’m currently storage charging them now. Thank you
Yup it's a good practice to keep your batteries performing in tip top shape for much longer.