They don't seem to get it, your asking about two very similar radios and whether the few extra features on one would be worth the extra 50 bucks. Chances are the basic internals are near identical. The few features have been added to satisfy a need. I remember when the same transmitters came with different features so they were better suited for helicopters or gliders etc. Few more bucks for the additional features same radio.

So it comes down to cost and will you ever make use of those extra features.

As far as quality there are those who will constantly try and up sell you on a bigger and better radio. I will say I still have a few Futaba 4 channel Concourse radios both AM and FM that work absolutely fine. They were installed in used models I purchased last year. All I did was replace the batteries test and range check them and they operated fine. The battery packs were what I have on hand for bench work I did not have to purchase any to test the models. Radios and servos have now been retired. The point I am trying to make is that older, less expensive or less technically advanced equipment doesn’t mean that much if all you want is a very basic radio.

Spectrum is not my regular choice but I have 2 DX6i Spectrums to cover the bind and fly models I have. I have never had an issue with either one. Oh and both of the used planes I spoke of earlier are outfitted with Receivers for the DX6i. Clean them up, make sure they are airworthy and resell them as basic bind and fly.

Good luck with your choice.

Dennis