5" Motor Testing
Here you'll find a summary of all my 5" Motor testing data as well as links to the best performing products in my testing (affiliate policy). Access to the full database of test data is available to my Patreons.
Test Results
Best on Test
EMAX ECO II 2004 2000KV 6S
Great performance and efficiency for 4" or 5" Ultralight drones that also offers great value for money. Slightly heavier than the competition and uses multicore windings.
Flyfish Flash 2207 2005KV
The best all around performer of the Flyfish Flash Series. A good budget motor that is well built. Performance is solid for the price but doesn't quite reach the top tier of performance.
RCinPower Smoox 2306 Plus 1350KV/1880KV/2280KV/2580KV
RCinPower make excellent quality motors and regularly test amongst the best available. This Smoox 2306 Plus has a unibell design, use strong N52 magnets and hold a very tight air gap.
EMAX ECO II 2207 Motor
These motors have strong N52 magnets and solid build quality at an attractive price point. While you can find motors for less money they are rarely worth buying.
RCinPower 2104T 1800KV 6S
Slightly lighter than the EMAX ECO II and with a slightly lower KV that offers excellent performance and build quality.
AOS Supernova 2207
More torque, more power, and better efficiency. The Supernova is the first 5" Motor optimised using over 20,000 electromagnetic finite element simulations built on data from real world testing of 50+ 5" motors. This is the new performance benchmark for 5" FPV and is a step ahead of anything that has come before. Designed by AOS and built by RCinPower.
RCinPower Wasp Major 22.6-6.5 1860KV
One of the very best performing 5" Motors available right now in my testing. With strong performance in every category RCinPower have delivered an exceptional motor. Perfect for a high performance 5" freestyle or racing build. 1860KV is a more moderate KV option which will be kinder on your battery.
RCINPOWER GTS V2 2207 Plus Motor - 1860KV/2500KV/2750KV
RCinPower make excellent quality motors. These have a unibell design, use strong N52 magnets and hold a tight air gap.
Flyfish Flash 2004 1800KV 6S
A well made motor that also delivers good performance at a very light weight of just 16.3g.
T-motor Velox V3 2207
A great value performer from T-motor. If this motor is available at a mid-range price point (under $20 in the USA) then it's exceptional value for money. It's not quite able to challenge the very best from RCinPower but it gets close at a lower price.
RCinPower Wasp Major 22.6-6.5 2020KV
One of the very best performing 5" Motors available right now in my testing. With strong performance in every category RCinPower have delivered an exceptional motor. Perfect for a high performance 5" freestyle or racing build. 2020 KV provides the maximum possible performance but will draw more current from your battery.
T-Motor VELOX VELOCE V2207.5 V2 Motor - 1750KV/1950KV/2550KV (Royal Blue)
N52 magnets, titanium shaft and manufactured by T-Motor. If that wasn't enough these are also seriously good looking motors.