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Syma X100 Review | 97 Data compared

Avg. price:~£35Max flight time:10 minVideo resolution:N/AMax transmission distance:0.05 km

Syma X100 Review: Compare 97 technical specifications and 12 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Drones category and whether it is worth buying.

5.0

Overall score

Score
5.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the drone's quality, based on technical analyses and grades from independent expert reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best drones on the market.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
Score components

75%

4.4

Technical Score

25%

6.6

Review score ( 0 · 12)

Based on 12 video reviews
Experts count the full 25% of the overall score, because this model has at least 3 full tests. The technical score makes up the other 75%. A video review counts half as much as a written full test.
â–¼Worse than 93% of drones
4.4

Technical Score

Technical score
4.4/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the drone's technical performance, covering key areas such as flight performance, camera quality, transmission, safety features, battery life, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare drones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
Score components

26%

3.9

Flight

24%

3.7

Camera

20%

5.0

Safety

16%

4.2

Connectivity

14%

6.2

Battery & Design

â–¼Worse than 96% of drones
6.6

Review score

Review score
6.6/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves.
Weighting: Big test sites count more, first looks half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Share: The review score is 25% of the overall score with 3+ full tests, less with fewer.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
Grades by review (12)
12 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Share in this model’s overall score: 25%.
Video reviews 11

9.1%

8.0

California Phantom

9.1%

8.0

Tommy Drone Tech

9.1%

8.0

RC Insiders Garage

9.1%

8.0

Razor RC

9.1%

7.0

Just Vlad

9.1%

6.0

GeekBuilders

9.1%

6.0

BIG DRONE FLYER77 R/C

9.1%

6.0

Ready Set Drone

9.1%

5.0

Open Circuit RC & Tech

4.5%

6.0

HowToLou

4.5%

3.0

Ken Heron

estimated from the review
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
â–¼Worse than 82% of drones
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    N/A~ £35

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Technical Specifications of drone Syma X100

Technical Score
Technical score
4.4/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the drone's technical performance, covering key areas such as flight performance, camera quality, transmission, safety features, battery life, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare drones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
Score components:

26%

3.9

Flight

24%

3.7

Camera

20%

5.0

Safety

16%

4.2

Connectivity

14%

6.2

Battery & Design

4.4
Review score
Review score
6.6/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves.
Weighting: Big test sites count more, first looks half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Share: The review score is 25% of the overall score with 3+ full tests, less with fewer.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
Grades by review (12)
12 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Share in this model’s overall score: 25%.
Video reviews 11

9.1%

8.0

California Phantom

9.1%

8.0

Tommy Drone Tech

9.1%

8.0

RC Insiders Garage

9.1%

8.0

Razor RC

9.1%

7.0

Just Vlad

9.1%

6.0

GeekBuilders

9.1%

6.0

BIG DRONE FLYER77 R/C

9.1%

6.0

Ready Set Drone

9.1%

5.0

Open Circuit RC & Tech

4.5%

6.0

HowToLou

4.5%

3.0

Ken Heron

estimated from the review
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
6.6
Popularity
Popularity
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the drone.
When it matters
When you prefer to choose a drone reviewed and selected by many other buyers.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 68% of models
Popularity:
Syma X100 has a popularity score of 8 points, which is higher than that of 67.8% of products in this category.
8.0
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
6.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the drone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a drone with a good balance between flight quality, camera features, and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
Score components:

60%

5.0

Overall score

40%

10

Price

6.5
Max flight time
10 min
Max flight time
10 min
â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
Market range: <8 min – >40 min
This drone has a max flight time of 10 min, shorter than 81% of drones and equal to 6% of drones.
Max flight distance
0.05 km
Max flight distance
0.05 km
â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
Market range: <0.05 km – >24 km
This drone has a max flight distance of 0.05 km, shorter-range than 87.3% of drones and equal to 6.6% of drones.
Max flight speed
5 m/s
Max flight speed
5 m/s
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Market range: <4 m/s – >21 m/s
This drone has a max flight speed of 5 m/s, slower than 77.9% of drones and equal to 10.1% of drones.
Max wind resistance
?
Max service ceiling (ASL)
?
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Video resolution
N/A
4K camera
no
4K camera
no
â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
This drone does not support 4K video. 54.6% of drones support 4K video.
Sensor size
N/A
Main camera megapixels
N/A
Max movie bitrate
N/A
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Obstacle detection
yes
Obstacle detection
yes
â–² Better than 70% of models
This drone supports obstacle detection. 69.5% of drones support obstacle detection.
Return to Home (RTH)
no
Return to Home (RTH)
no
â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
This drone does not support Return-to-Home (RTH). 67.5% of drones support Return-to-Home (RTH).
GPS
no
GPS
no
â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
This drone does not support GPS. 65.2% of drones support GPS.
GNSS systems supported
none
GNSS systems supported
none
â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
This drone supports none GNSS systems, which are less comprehensive than those of 65.8% and the same as those of 34.2%.
Obstacle sensing directions
forward/backward/left/right
Obstacle sensing directions
forward/backward/left/right
â–² Better than 71% of models
This drone senses obstacles in forward/backward/left/right directions, which is more comprehensive than that of 70.9% and the same as that of 2%.
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Max transmission distance
0.05 km
Max transmission distance
0.05 km
â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
Market range: <0.05 km – >15 km
This drone has a max transmission distance of 0.05 km, shorter-range than 85.2% of drones and equal to 9.2% of drones.
Transmission latency
N/A
Video transmission system
N/A
Live view quality
N/A
Remote control
yes
Remote control
yes
â–² Better than 5% of models
This drone has a handheld remote controller. 5% of drones offer this.
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Battery capacity
700 mAh
Battery capacity
700 mAh
â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
Market range: <550 mAh – >5k mAh
This drone has a battery capacity of 700 mAh, smaller than 88.6% of drones.
Battery energy
2.59 Wh
Battery energy
2.59 Wh
â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
Market range: <3.7 Wh – >77 Wh
This drone has battery energy of 2.59 Wh, lower than 93.5% of drones.
Charging time
?
Weight
58 g
Weight
58 g
★ Better than 93% of models
Market range: <80 g – >920 g
This drone weighs 58 g, lighter than 92.8% of drones.
Removable battery
yes
Removable battery
yes
â–² Better than 1% of models
This drone has a removable battery. 0.5% of drones have a removable battery.
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Syma X100 vs the average drone

246810TotalFlightCameraSafetyConnectivityBattery & Design
  • Supports obstacle detection
    Obstacle detection
    yes
    â–² Better than 70% of models
    This drone supports obstacle detection, while the average drone does not.
  • 76.4% lower weight
    Weight
    58 g
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    Market range: <80 g – >920 g
    This drone is lighter than the average drone (58 g vs 246 g). The average drone weighs 246 g.
    58 g vs 246 g
  • 110 mm narrower width
    Width
    131 mm
    â–² Better than 88% of models
    Market range: <114 mm – >387.5 mm
    This drone is narrower than the average drone (131 mm vs 241 mm). The average drone width is 241 mm.
    131 mm vs 241 mm
  • 144 mm shorter body length
    Length
    131 mm
    â–² Better than 87% of models
    Market range: <117 mm – >385 mm
    This drone is shorter than the average drone (131 mm vs 275 mm). The average drone is 275 mm long.
    131 mm vs 275 mm
  • 17.5 mm lower body height
    Height
    45 mm
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    Market range: <38 mm – >120 mm
    This drone is shorter than the average drone (45 mm vs 62.5 mm). The average drone is 62.5 mm tall.
    45 mm vs 62.5 mm
  • 2 years newer release date
    Release date
    2025
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This drone is newer than the average drone (2025 vs 2023). The average drone was released in 2023.
    2025 vs 2023
  • 5.71x cheaper
    Syma X100 is cheaper than the average drone (£35 vs £200).
    £35 vs £200
  • 5.71x cheaper
    Syma X100 is cheaper than the average drone (£35 vs £200).
    £35 vs £200
  • 2 years newer release date
    Release date
    2025
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This drone is newer than the average drone (2025 vs 2023). The average drone was released in 2023.
    2025 vs 2023
  • Supports obstacle detection
    Obstacle detection
    yes
    â–² Better than 70% of models
    This drone supports obstacle detection, while the average drone does not.
  • 76.4% lower weight
    Weight
    58 g
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    Market range: <80 g – >920 g
    This drone is lighter than the average drone (58 g vs 246 g). The average drone weighs 246 g.
    58 g vs 246 g
  • 110 mm narrower width
    Width
    131 mm
    â–² Better than 88% of models
    Market range: <114 mm – >387.5 mm
    This drone is narrower than the average drone (131 mm vs 241 mm). The average drone width is 241 mm.
    131 mm vs 241 mm
  • 144 mm shorter body length
    Length
    131 mm
    â–² Better than 87% of models
    Market range: <117 mm – >385 mm
    This drone is shorter than the average drone (131 mm vs 275 mm). The average drone is 275 mm long.
    131 mm vs 275 mm
  • 17.5 mm lower body height
    Height
    45 mm
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    Market range: <38 mm – >120 mm
    This drone is shorter than the average drone (45 mm vs 62.5 mm). The average drone is 62.5 mm tall.
    45 mm vs 62.5 mm
  • Fewer GNSS systems
    GNSS systems supported
    none
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    This drone supports none GNSS systems, while the average drone supports GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou.
    none vs GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou
  • 10 m/s slower flight speed
    Max flight speed
    5 m/s
    â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
    Market range: <4 m/s – >21 m/s
    This drone reaches a lower max flight speed than the average drone (5 m/s vs 15 m/s). The average drone reaches 15 m/s.
    5 m/s vs 15 m/s
  • 10 min shorter flight time
    Max flight time
    10 min
    â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
    Market range: <8 min – >40 min
    This drone offers shorter max flight time than the average drone (10 min vs 20 min). The average drone offers 20 min of max flight time.
    10 min vs 20 min
  • No subject tracking
    Subject tracking
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This drone cannot track subjects, while the average drone can.
  • No return-to-home (RTH)
    Return to Home (RTH)
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This drone does not support return-to-home (RTH), while the average drone does.
  • No GPS
    GPS
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    This drone does not have GPS, while the average drone does.
  • Fewer photo format options
    Photo formats supported
    none
    â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
    This drone supports none photo formats, while the average drone supports JPEG, DNG (RAW).
    none vs JPEG, DNG (RAW)
  • 1,500 mAh less battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    700 mAh
    â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
    Market range: <550 mAh – >5k mAh
    This drone has a smaller battery capacity than the average drone (700 mAh vs 2200 mAh). The average drone battery has a capacity of 2200 mAh.
    700 mAh vs 2,200 mAh
  • 8.5% worse value for money
    Syma X100 has worse value for money than the average drone (6.48 vs 7).
    6.48 vs 7.03
  • 10 m/s slower flight speed
    Max flight speed
    5 m/s
    â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
    Market range: <4 m/s – >21 m/s
    This drone reaches a lower max flight speed than the average drone (5 m/s vs 15 m/s). The average drone reaches 15 m/s.
    5 m/s vs 15 m/s
  • 10 min shorter flight time
    Max flight time
    10 min
    â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
    Market range: <8 min – >40 min
    This drone offers shorter max flight time than the average drone (10 min vs 20 min). The average drone offers 20 min of max flight time.
    10 min vs 20 min
  • 0.95 km shorter flight distance
    Max flight distance
    0.05 km
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    Market range: <0.05 km – >24 km
    This drone has a shorter max flight distance than the average drone (0.1 km vs 1 km). The average drone can fly up to 1 km.
    0.05 km vs 1 km
  • Simpler motor design
    Motor type
    brushed
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    This drone uses brushed motors, while the average drone uses brushless motors.
    brushed vs brushless
  • Non-foldable design
    Foldable design
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This drone does not have a foldable design, while the average drone does.
  • Fewer photo format options
    Photo formats supported
    none
    â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
    This drone supports none photo formats, while the average drone supports JPEG, DNG (RAW).
    none vs JPEG, DNG (RAW)
  • Fewer video codec options
    Video codecs supported
    none
    â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
    This drone supports none video codecs, while the average drone supports H.264/AVC.
    none vs H.264/AVC
  • No memory card slot
    Memory card slot
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
    This drone does not have a memory card slot, while the average drone does.
  • Fewer video format options
    Video formats
    none
    â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
    This drone supports none video formats, while the average drone supports MP4.
    none vs MP4
  • More basic focus system
    Focus system
    none
    â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
    This drone uses none for focusing, while the average drone uses fixed focus.
    none vs fixed focus
  • Fewer color profile options
    Color profiles
    none
    â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
    This drone supports none color profiles, while the average drone supports Normal.
    none vs Normal
  • 3 x lower digital zoom
    Digital zoom
    0 x
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    Market range: <0 x – >16 x
    This drone offers less digital zoom than the average drone (0 x vs 3 x). The average drone offers 3 x of digital zoom.
    0 x vs 3 x
  • No 4K video
    4K camera
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    This drone does not support 4K video, while the average drone does.
  • No CMOS sensor
    CMOS sensor
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
    This drone does not have a CMOS sensor, while the average drone does.
  • 128 GB lower memory card limit
    Max external memory supported
    0 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <0 GB – >512 GB
    This drone supports less external storage than the average drone (0 GB vs 128 GB). The average drone supports up to 128 GB of external storage.
    0 GB vs 128 GB
  • Fewer GNSS systems
    GNSS systems supported
    none
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    This drone supports none GNSS systems, while the average drone supports GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou.
    none vs GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou
  • No subject tracking
    Subject tracking
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This drone cannot track subjects, while the average drone can.
  • No return-to-home (RTH)
    Return to Home (RTH)
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This drone does not support return-to-home (RTH), while the average drone does.
  • No GPS
    GPS
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    This drone does not have GPS, while the average drone does.
  • No POI mode
    POI mode
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    This drone does not support POI mode, while the average drone does.
  • 3 fewer flight modes
    N. of intelligent flight modes
    1
    â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
    Market range: <0 – >8
    This drone offers fewer intelligent flight modes than the average drone (1 vs 4). The average drone offers 4 intelligent flight modes.
    1 vs 4
  • No compass
    Compass
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
    This drone does not have a compass, while the average drone does.
  • No beginner mode
    Beginner mode
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
    This drone does not support beginner mode, while the average drone does.
  • 76.7% higher takeoff weight
    Max takeoff weight
    58 g
    â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
    Market range: <80 g – >1.1k g
    This drone has a higher max takeoff weight than the average drone (58 g vs 249 g). The average drone has a max takeoff weight of 249 g.
    58 g vs 249 g
  • Fewer frequency bands
    Operating frequency bands
    2.4 GHz
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    This drone supports 2.4 GHz operating frequency bands, while the average drone supports 2.4 GHz, 5.8 GHz.
    2.4 GHz vs 2.4 GHz, 5.8 GHz
  • 0.95 km shorter transmission range
    Max transmission distance
    0.05 km
    â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
    Market range: <0.05 km – >15 km
    This drone has a shorter max transmission distance than the average drone (0.1 km vs 1 km). The average drone reaches 1 km of transmission distance.
    0.05 km vs 1 km
  • Basic companion app
    Companion app
    None
    â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
    This drone uses the None companion app, while the average drone uses HS FPV.
    None vs HS FPV
  • No wireless file transfer
    Wireless file transfer
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    This drone does not support wireless file transfer, while the average drone does.
  • 1,500 mAh less battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    700 mAh
    â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
    Market range: <550 mAh – >5k mAh
    This drone has a smaller battery capacity than the average drone (700 mAh vs 2200 mAh). The average drone battery has a capacity of 2200 mAh.
    700 mAh vs 2,200 mAh
  • 14.59 Wh less battery energy
    Battery energy
    2.59 Wh
    â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
    Market range: <3.7 Wh – >77 Wh
    This drone has lower battery energy than the average drone (2.6 Wh vs 17.18 Wh). The average drone battery has 17.18 Wh of energy.
    2.59 Wh vs 17.18 Wh

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

6.0
GeekBuilders
≈ estimated
21/01/2020
First-time flying review · beginner impressions and battery life
Verdict
Syma X100 is a fun entry-level drone for beginners, but its 15 to 20 minute battery life is frustrating.
8.0
California Phantom
≈ estimated
04/12/2019
Hands-on review · flight footage and indoor flying tests
Verdict
Syma X100 is a good-value beginner drone the reviewer recommends to everyone, though flip mode turns off obstacle avoidance.
8.0
Tommy Drone Tech
≈ estimated
03/12/2019
Hands-on review · flight tests and obstacle avoidance checks
Verdict
Syma X100 is a great first drone for beginners, though obstacle avoidance works only in slow mode.
8.0
RC Insiders Garage
≈ estimated
01/12/2019
Unboxing and review · flights and obstacle avoidance tests
Verdict
Syma X100 is surprisingly stable, easy to fly and hard to crash for the price, which makes it a strong pick.
7.0
Just Vlad
≈ estimated
14/11/2019
Hands-on review · indoor and outdoor flight tests
Verdict
Syma X100 is a nice little drone, fun and easy to fly, and best kept indoors.
8.0
Razor RC
≈ estimated
14/11/2019
Beginner review · unboxing, first flights, wind and battery notes
Verdict
Syma X100 is a good first drone, especially at a low price, though it needs calibration and struggles in wind.
6.0
BIG DRONE FLYER77 R/C
≈ estimated
19/10/2019
Unboxing and test flight · indoor and outdoor flights, battery test
Verdict
Syma X100 is good indoors for beginners and kids, but not suited to outdoor flying in wind.
6.0
Ready Set Drone
≈ estimated
28/09/2019
Hands-on review · indoor and outdoor flight tests
Verdict
Syma X100 is great indoors for beginners and kids, but weak outdoors where wind pushes it around.
5.0
Open Circuit RC & Tech
≈ estimated
26/09/2019
Hands-on review · indoor flight, wind and obstacle sensing tests
Verdict
Syma X100 is a good indoor mini drone with obstacle avoidance, but it cannot handle wind outdoors.
6.0
HowToLou
≈ estimated
16/01/2020
Short review · indoor toy drone with obstacle avoidance
Verdict
Syma X100 is a fun drone for the money, but its batteries last only about six minutes.

Third-party reviews

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What we like about Syma X100

  • Obstacle avoidance on four sides, rare on a toy drone
  • Full propeller guard for safe indoor flying
  • About ten minutes per flight from a 700 mAh battery
  • Altitude hold and headless mode for easy control
  • No app or phone needed

What we don't like about Syma X100

  • No camera
  • Too light for windy outdoor flights
  • Brushed motors limit durability
  • No GPS or return-to-home

Verdict

The Syma X100 is an indoor drone for children aged around eight to twelve, and its party trick is obstacle avoidance on four sides. Sensors at the front, back, left and right help it stop before hitting walls and furniture, which is rare on a toy drone and saves a lot of crashes. A full propeller guard adds extra protection for fingers and the home. The 700 mAh battery gives about ten minutes per flight, longer than many mini drones. Altitude hold and headless mode make it easy to control, and there is no camera or app to deal with. At 58 g it is sturdy for its size but still too light for windy outdoor use, and brushed motors limit long-term durability. For parents who want a forgiving first drone for the living room, it is a smart pick.

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