Micro RC Car Reviews
If you’re looking for the best micro RC car, check out the FLYCOLOR Turbo Racing C61 1:76 Scale Drift RC Car. This little RC is equipped with a range of features that make it fun and engaging for both children and adults.
At 1:76 scale, this little car is small. It’s made primarily from plastic which means it’s incredibly lightweight. The plastic shell can be removed, and you’ve got a spare shell and stickers included so you can customize the body of the car yourself.
The remote controller is good quality and can be disassembled for easy storage. There’s 4 channels, and you can turn while reversing which makes it easy to learn different tricks and stunts.
Perhaps the best feature is its THR-Curve feature. When you start the car, the first half of the acceleration increases in a linear way. The second half is more aggressive, offering an exhilarating acceleration that you don’t often get with micro RCs.
Finally, there’s spotlight headlights and a double flash function, which can be operated using the remote. While not a necessity, this is an engaging extra feature.
A couple of downsides to mention. The instructions are fairly unclear, and the control does take some time to figure out. While it’s advertised as a drift car, you’ll struggle to drift on any surfaces other than ceramic or glass.
Minor gripes aside, I’d happily recommend this model as the best micro RC car!
At a glance
- Scale
- 1:76
- Charge Time
- 40 mins
- Run Time
- 30 mins
- Body Material
- plastic
- Drive Type (2WD or 4WD)
- 2WD
If you’re looking for the best micro RC car, check out the FLYCOLOR Turbo Racing C61 1:76 Scale Drift RC Car. This little RC is equipped with a range of features that make it fun and engaging for both children and adults.
At 1:76 scale, this little car is small. It’s made primarily from plastic which means it’s incredibly lightweight. The plastic shell can be removed, and you’ve got a spare shell and stickers included so you can customize the body of the car yourself.
The remote controller is good quality and can be disassembled for easy storage. There’s 4 channels, and you can turn while reversing which makes it easy to learn different tricks and stunts.
Perhaps the best feature is its THR-Curve feature. When you start the car, the first half of the acceleration increases in a linear way. The second half is more aggressive, offering an exhilarating acceleration that you don’t often get with micro RCs.
Finally, there’s spotlight headlights and a double flash function, which can be operated using the remote. While not a necessity, this is an engaging extra feature.
A couple of downsides to mention. The instructions are fairly unclear, and the control does take some time to figure out. While it’s advertised as a drift car, you’ll struggle to drift on any surfaces other than ceramic or glass.
Minor gripes aside, I’d happily recommend this model as the best micro RC car!
Pros
- Headlights have a spotlight effect and double flash function, while the lamp can be controlled using the remote
- Has a well detailed shell including lights and underglow
- Comes with a spare shell and stickers included so you can customize the design yourself
- Battery life is decent at 30 minutes, while the charge time is just 40 minutes
- THR-Curve feature offers faster and more aggressive acceleration
Cons
- Instructions are unclear and learning how to work the controller takes trial and error!
- This car doesn’t drift easily on any surface other than ceramic or glass
If a mini monster truck is up your street, look no further than the Havcybin 1:76 Turbo Racing Scale RC Mini Monster Truck. Available in a 1:76 scale, this little truck makes an awesome gift for truck-obsessed kids (and adults!).
Like the FLYCOLOUR micro RC, this model has a THR-Curve upgrade, which gives you a more aggressive acceleration than other RCs. It delivers that ‘out of control’ feeling, while the first half of the acceleration is smoother and more linear. You’ve got three throttle options to choose from too, depending on how much speed you can handle!
The design is another talking point. It has a glossy metal finish and large truck wheels for a realistic look, plus high simulation headlights with a double flash function. The lights can be controlled via the remote, and there’s also brake lights for added realism. These turn on during braking.
It comes with a battery included, and this has a decent working time of 30 minutes. The charge time is a very reasonable 30 minutes too, so it’s not long before you’ll be out racing again.
You can charge this RC using the controller itself or the included USB cable.
It has to be said that it performs best on hard surfaces, and in fact it’s fairly easy to get it to drift on either glass or ceramic surfaces. If you’re planning on tackling a variety of terrains, you may be disappointed in this car’s performance.
All in all, this is a great example of a micro RC monster truck. It has everything you could want, including a quick charge time and decent battery life.
At a glance
- Scale
- 1:76
- Max. Speed
- 7 kph
- Charge Time
- 30 mins
- Run Time
- 30 mins
- Body Material
- plastic
- Drive Type (2WD or 4WD)
- 2WD
If a mini monster truck is up your street, look no further than the Havcybin 1:76 Turbo Racing Scale RC Mini Monster Truck. Available in a 1:76 scale, this little truck makes an awesome gift for truck-obsessed kids (and adults!).
Like the FLYCOLOUR micro RC, this model has a THR-Curve upgrade, which gives you a more aggressive acceleration than other RCs. It delivers that ‘out of control’ feeling, while the first half of the acceleration is smoother and more linear. You’ve got three throttle options to choose from too, depending on how much speed you can handle!
The design is another talking point. It has a glossy metal finish and large truck wheels for a realistic look, plus high simulation headlights with a double flash function. The lights can be controlled via the remote, and there’s also brake lights for added realism. These turn on during braking.
It comes with a battery included, and this has a decent working time of 30 minutes. The charge time is a very reasonable 30 minutes too, so it’s not long before you’ll be out racing again.
You can charge this RC using the controller itself or the included USB cable.
It has to be said that it performs best on hard surfaces, and in fact it’s fairly easy to get it to drift on either glass or ceramic surfaces. If you’re planning on tackling a variety of terrains, you may be disappointed in this car’s performance.
All in all, this is a great example of a micro RC monster truck. It has everything you could want, including a quick charge time and decent battery life.
Pros
- Has working LED headlights and taillights for a more immersive experience
- Operates for up to 30 minutes on one charge and has a charge time of just 30 minutes
- Once you have mastered the controls, it is fairly easy to make this car drift
- There are three throttle adjustments to choose from depending on your speed preferences
Cons
- Performs best on hard surfaces and not grass or carpet
Hot Wheels are one of the world’s top RC brands for a reason. The Hot Wheels RC 1:64 Scale Nissan GT-R Micro RC Car has that iconic Hot Wheels design, with the logo printed across the controller. The car is a bright red with flames that can only be synonymous with the Hot Wheels brand.
It’s designed primarily for kids, but there’s no reason why adults wouldn’t enjoy it too. It’s available in a 1:64 scale, and has fairly simple functionality.
You’ve got forward, backwards, left and right, so it’s easy for children to control. There is however a turbo boost that allows the car to reach greater speeds. For standard driving, there is proportional power. If you want to drive slowly, only slightly push the joystick forwards. For top speeds, hold the joystick further down.
Steering is also proportional. With more deflection, the car will spin. This allows you to practice stunts, but steering precisely is a little tricky.
It can be driven on any hard surface, although it’s undoubtedly the most fun when purchased alongside a Hot Wheels track. It comes with a track adapter included so you can transition it to a Hot Wheels track car if needed.
You can charge the car by plugging it into the remote control (which requires 4 AA batteries). Charging takes just 20 minutes and the battery life itself is around 20 minutes.
Finally, it’s fairly durable. If you’re unlucky enough to crash it, it should survive, although I don’t recommend crashing it at full speed into a wall!
Overall, I was very impressed by this micro RC. The proportional speed control gives you ample control in smaller spaces, although I do think it would be more fun with the Hot Wheels track.
At a glance
- Scale
- 1:64
- Charge Time
- 15 mins
- Run Time
- 25 mins
- Body Material
- plastic
Hot Wheels are one of the world’s top RC brands for a reason. The Hot Wheels RC 1:64 Scale Nissan GT-R Micro RC Car has that iconic Hot Wheels design, with the logo printed across the controller. The car is a bright red with flames that can only be synonymous with the Hot Wheels brand.
It’s designed primarily for kids, but there’s no reason why adults wouldn’t enjoy it too. It’s available in a 1:64 scale, and has fairly simple functionality.
You’ve got forward, backwards, left and right, so it’s easy for children to control. There is however a turbo boost that allows the car to reach greater speeds. For standard driving, there is proportional power. If you want to drive slowly, only slightly push the joystick forwards. For top speeds, hold the joystick further down.
Steering is also proportional. With more deflection, the car will spin. This allows you to practice stunts, but steering precisely is a little tricky.
It can be driven on any hard surface, although it’s undoubtedly the most fun when purchased alongside a Hot Wheels track. It comes with a track adapter included so you can transition it to a Hot Wheels track car if needed.
You can charge the car by plugging it into the remote control (which requires 4 AA batteries). Charging takes just 20 minutes and the battery life itself is around 20 minutes.
Finally, it’s fairly durable. If you’re unlucky enough to crash it, it should survive, although I don’t recommend crashing it at full speed into a wall!
Overall, I was very impressed by this micro RC. The proportional speed control gives you ample control in smaller spaces, although I do think it would be more fun with the Hot Wheels track.
Pros
- Comes with a turbo boost which allows it to reach even higher speeds
- Good value for money, especially compared to other RCs
- A great choice for children as it’s very easy to use and reaches good speeds
- Proportional power and steering means you can vary the speeds and turning radius with relative ease
Cons
- Best used on the Hot Wheels tracks
- Initial set up can be a little complicated
Themed cars are always a lot of fun, and the Hot Wheels Rc Disney and Pixar Buzz Lightyear’s Truck combines one of Pixar’s best loved films with the joys of a micro RC truck.
It’s a 1:64 scale truck, equipped with cute design features such as Buzz Lightyear’s logo, plus authentic lights and sound.
It’s fun to play with, albeit pretty simple. It can be used either on hard surfaces or on Hot Wheels tracks for a more exhilarating experience. It comes with a ramp included to ease the transition between the two!
The full function remote allows you to practice stunts, drifting and more. Like the Hot Wheels car I’ve already mentioned, the speed and turning is proportional, so you do have a fair amount of control.
There’s also a boost button on the remote for that extra rush of speed! It’s fairly easy to maneuver even when operated at those top speeds.
The battery life isn’t the best, at around 15 minutes. If you’re regularly using the boost button it will be even less.
Battery life aside, if you’re looking for a Christmas or birthday gift for a Toy Story-obsessed child, you can’t go wrong with this micro RC truck.
At a glance
- Scale
- 1:64
- Body Material
- plastic
- Drive Type (2WD or 4WD)
- 2WD
Themed cars are always a lot of fun, and the Hot Wheels Rc Disney and Pixar Buzz Lightyear’s Truck combines one of Pixar’s best loved films with the joys of a micro RC truck.
It’s a 1:64 scale truck, equipped with cute design features such as Buzz Lightyear’s logo, plus authentic lights and sound.
It’s fun to play with, albeit pretty simple. It can be used either on hard surfaces or on Hot Wheels tracks for a more exhilarating experience. It comes with a ramp included to ease the transition between the two!
The full function remote allows you to practice stunts, drifting and more. Like the Hot Wheels car I’ve already mentioned, the speed and turning is proportional, so you do have a fair amount of control.
There’s also a boost button on the remote for that extra rush of speed! It’s fairly easy to maneuver even when operated at those top speeds.
The battery life isn’t the best, at around 15 minutes. If you’re regularly using the boost button it will be even less.
Battery life aside, if you’re looking for a Christmas or birthday gift for a Toy Story-obsessed child, you can’t go wrong with this micro RC truck.
Pros
- Buzz Lightyear truck design is more engaging for children than standard micro RCs
- Turbo boost button is a great extra feature that allows you to suddenly increase the speed
- Good charge time of less than 30 minutes
- Goes very fast and is easy to maneuver even when at the top speeds
Cons
- Battery life is fairly poor at just 10 to 15 minutes depending on the speed
- Not the best quality although it’s decent given the price
Fans of the Fast & Furious franchise will adore the Jada Fast & Furious 1:55 Toyota Supra RC Radio Control Car. Does it reach fast and furious speeds? Well, arguably not. But it is a whole lot of fun and will entertain kids for hours.
It’s in a 1:55 scale, so it’s slightly larger than others I have recommended. It’s still a mere 3.5” long however, and it comes with a 2.4GHz remote controller included. When you’ve finished using it, the car can be stored safely in the controller. The car can also be charged via the controller, and the controller simply requires 2 AA batteries.
Functionality is fairly simple, and it’s the design that adds to the excitement. It doesn’t reach the speeds of others I’ve mentioned, and there’s no boost button. It’s made from fairly flimsy plastic, but it can still withstand the odd bump or knock.
Those with knowledge of other micro RCs may find this car, well, a little too simple in functionality. But for younger children or simply fans of the Fast & Furious franchise, it makes an entertaining and affordable gift.
At a glance
- Scale
- 1:55
- Max. Speed
- 14 kph
- Charge Time
- 90 mins
- Run Time
- 18 mins
Fans of the Fast & Furious franchise will adore the Jada Fast & Furious 1:55 Toyota Supra RC Radio Control Car. Does it reach fast and furious speeds? Well, arguably not. But it is a whole lot of fun and will entertain kids for hours.
It’s in a 1:55 scale, so it’s slightly larger than others I have recommended. It’s still a mere 3.5” long however, and it comes with a 2.4GHz remote controller included. When you’ve finished using it, the car can be stored safely in the controller. The car can also be charged via the controller, and the controller simply requires 2 AA batteries.
Functionality is fairly simple, and it’s the design that adds to the excitement. It doesn’t reach the speeds of others I’ve mentioned, and there’s no boost button. It’s made from fairly flimsy plastic, but it can still withstand the odd bump or knock.
Those with knowledge of other micro RCs may find this car, well, a little too simple in functionality. But for younger children or simply fans of the Fast & Furious franchise, it makes an entertaining and affordable gift.
Pros
- Fast and Furious design is engaging for both kids and adults
- 2.4Ghz remote allows it to use up to 10 vehicles at a time
- Vehicle can be stored and charged on the remote control
Cons
- Made from fairly flimsy plastic
- Has pretty basic functionality when compared to other micro RCs
Tips for Buying The Best Micro RC Car
- The first thing to think about is your intended use. Are you planning on racing your RC competitively, or do you plan to enjoy backyard cruising? Different models excel in different areas.
- You should think about the quality and durability. Those made from high quality materials will be more likely to withstand the rigors of intense driving.
- Look at the control system. Opt for a model with responsive controls and a good range to ensure a smooth and enjoyable driving experience.
- Battery life is also important. Check whether the car comes with a battery included, and read reviews to determine the battery life and charge time.
- Finally, think about how easy it is to access support and spare parts. It’s important you’re able to easily replace broken parts, so you don’t need to waste money on another model if something goes wrong!
FAQs
What is the world record for the smallest RC car?
According to the Guinness World Records, it was Sony who set the record for the smallest RC car back in 2002. Their model was a 25 mm long (1:90 scale) Mercedes Benz Smart car, developed in Tokyo by Michihiro Hino.
What is the most popular RC car size?
The most common and popular size is 1:8 scale, although 1:10 is close behind. 1:8 is bigger in build and weight, which means these vehicles tend to have better performance. This size of car is usually more expensive however, and the acceleration may not be as good.
