I did find the DX8 easy to fly with, much better than the DX6i I was using.
I have yet to use the Futaba though, but I got it for my Mustang, and it was the special that came with 2 RX, so I have one in my Kadet. I just feel the manual could be better written for the Futaba, but once I do get it programmed it should suit my needs just fine.