No the exi is better. I do not like the overslung flybar on the BeltCP. It is not a great feature for novice flyers. Plus the exi is better quality. You would be better off getting a Blueray, Genesis, or Legend from Exceed than a BeltCP from Esky IMHO. The Exi brand now has several models that are clones of the Trex450, Thundertiger Mini Titan, Beam450 and I think one is kinda like an SMJ. Takes your pick! Haven't heard anything bad about any of them. I still fly my original Exi 450 with CNC upgrades and a Scorpion hk2221-8 motor, it's a rocket!