Jumper T18 vs. Radiomaster TX16S | one fatal flaw?

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Jumper T18 vs. RadioMaster TX16S. That's the big question everybody is asking. And I think for most people, there are a few reasons to stay away from the Jumper T18 and get the RadioMaster instead.

Here are the firmware files I flashed to my radio. You should look and see if Jumper has released newer public files before you use these.
https://1drv.ms/u/s!Al4b3QGPtgasn7NVwlwDryYTurIZDQ?e=W2S1Y7

I used the FrSky R9 Mini receiver (ACCST version not OTA ACCESS version) with Flex firmware 190201 flashed to it. The FCC or LBT firmware did not work with the 5-in-1 chipset. Download this firmware at: https://www.frsky-rc.com/wp-content/uploads/Downloads/Firmware/R9MINI/ACCST/FW-R9MINI-ACCST_v20190201.zip

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0:00 - Intro
2:45 - Dimensions and form factor
3:03 - Why two power buttons???
3:27 - Light up buttons and how to turn them off.
4:07 - T18 has tiltable gimbals. TX16 does not.
4:15 - Scroll wheel. Radiomaster is better.
5:13 - Is the T18 made in same factory as TX16S? No.
6:36 - Battery bay. T18 is smaller.
8:00 - How to use the 900 MHz module.
8:51 - Range Test.
14:33 - Let's open it up and see if it has ribbon cables!
16:45 - T18 doesn't have touch screen (yet). Radiomaster does.
17:23 - ALPS RDC90 gimbals vs. Hall Effect.
19:27 - Was the T18 rushed out? Missing features.
20:41 - Conclusion and final recommendation.