There are a lot of great battery alternatives for Traxxas Maxx Slash on the market, and our RC team has gone through a lot of comparisons and run tests on these batteries to come up with the three best lipo batteries, with each of the three having their own strengths in terms of discharge performance, runtime, and budget. So next, introduce you to these three batteries.
Tip of Traxxas Maxx Slash:
- Battery tray size is 181 x 56 x 45 mm (L x W x H)
- 6S Power System
Best Performance Battery
Gens ace 5000mAh 3S 60C 11.1V Lipo XT60 Connector
Brand: Gens ace
Voltage: 11.1V
Capacity: 5000mAh
Discharge Rate: 60C
Connector: XT60 Plug
Size: 154mm x 43mm x 25mm (L x W x H)
Weight: 355g
Highlight: High C-rate | Low IR | Durable
These batteries ranks at the top of our recommendations and can provide a stable high-voltage platform for the Maxx Slash, continuously delivering powerful current output. Additionally, these batteries maintains a low internal resistance, preventing overheating during extended use. Low internal resistance also means that the actual capacity closely approaches 5000mAh. Gens Ace batteries are known for their durability and do not significantly degrade in performance over time.
Best Budget Battery
Zeee 5200mAh 3S 50C 11.1V Lipo XT60 Connector
Brand: Zeee
Voltage: 11.1V
Capacity: 5200mAh
Discharge Rate: 50C
Connector: XT60 Plug
Size: 132mm x 43mm x 25mm (L x W x H)
Weight: 343g
Highlight: Budgeted | Quality-assured
Zeee has long been one of the affordable and good quality battery replacements. Thus, pairing two of these batteries with the Maxx Slash can also provide satisfactory power performance.
Longest Run Time Battery
HOOVO 10000mAh 4S 120C 14.8V Lipo Battery with EC5 Connector
Brand: HOOVO
Voltage: 14.8 Volts
Capacity: 10000mAh
Discharge Rate: 120C
Connector: EC5 Plug
Size: 169mm x 48mm x 42mm
Weight: 713g
Highlight: Large Capacity | High C-rate
This 4S lipo battery significantly boosts the power capacity for the Maxx Slash, evidently offering double the run time compared to the previous two batteries mentioned. Furthermore, its high discharge rate of 120C can compensate for the slightly lower voltage. Therefore, it represents a substantial upgrade in both run time and power output.