Arrma is throwing down the gauntlet again with the latest 2WD brushed version of the Fury Mega, going head-to-head with the classic Traxxas Slash. Both are in the same league, but which one really deserves the title of the best choice for RC hobby newbies? Let’s dive in and break down the differences to see which one comes out on top.
Drive Performance
When it comes to drive performance, this is the comparison that most people care about, and in this case, the Slash comes out on top.
The Slash, with its 60A ESC and 550 12T motor brushed combo, can hit a top speed of 30+ mph. On the other hand, the Fury, with its 550 14T brushed motor and 40A ESC, tops out at just over 20 mph.
The Fury struggles a bit with stability, especially during speed runs and sharp turns, where it tends to flip over. This might be due to some issues with the chassis’ center of gravity. In contrast, the Slash has a classic chassis design, with parts that keep the vehicle’s center of gravity more balanced.
Also, when driving on grass and loose dirt, I noticed that the Fury’s stock tires don’t quite grip as well as I’d like, so upgrading them is definitely on my to-do list.
Upgradability
IMO, the chassis is the biggest difference between these two. The Slash offers better upgradability compared to the Fury. Whether you’re looking to upgrade the stock brushed power system to BL or swap out other parts for alloy upgrades, you’ve got more options with the Slash. Plus, Traxxas upgrades are generally more affordable—at least compared to Arrma.
Arrma parts are solid too, but with the Fury, the 2-in-1 ESC limits your ability to upgrade the ESC separately. Also, because of its unconventional chassis, you might not be able to fit a larger motor in place of the stock one.
So, if you’re planning to upgrade, this is something to seriously consider. After all, modding is a big part of the fun in this hobby.
New Tech
Compared to the older versions of the Fury that Arrma released years ago, the latest Fury has ditched the clips for securing the body and instead uses a hidden body retention system. Plus, the Fury’s battery tray is located on the bottom of the chassis, so you don’t have to remove the body to swap out the battery. Compared to the Slash, the Fury has managed to regain some ground with these 2 new technologies.
Honestly, I’m not a fan of using clips—I’m all about convenience, and sometimes those clips are a pain to remove and put back on. It can really get on my nerves. The new design of the Fury has reduced my hassles.
Wrap-Up
So, those are the main differences we found between the Fury and the Slash during our tests. Hopefully, this gives you a better idea of what to expect. One more thing to keep in mind: check if your local RC hobby store stocks replacement parts for either of these models. It’s super important for future maintenance or repairs because waiting for parts to ship is never fun.
Overall, both are excellent entry-level bashers that easily ramp sends, skids, and wheelies. They’ve given my kids a ton of fun and good times in this hobby.
