i think the hobbyzone j3 might be easier to fly because of its 1 foot larger wing span.i wouldnt worry to much about anything other than how easy is it to fly if this is your first plane.it might not live long enough to burn out the brushed motor,i know my first plane didnt last long at all,lol.but if youve flown before or are pretty good on the sim,then get the park zone w/ the longer lasting brushless and lipo.