VKB Gladiator K vs Gladiator NXT

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VKB Gladiator K vs Gladiator NXT

Postby andydsm » Tue Mar 16, 2021 18:09

Hi everyone,

I have stumbled upon a well priced local listing for a Gladiator K Premium, however I cannot seem to find a well rounded comparison between the two sticks.
I've seen and read a lot of reviews for the NXT Premium, which is actually the stick I want to buy, but would like to know what the differences between the two are, just because I might be able to get it for a good price.

Excluding the obvious base buttons layout, I'd really like to know how's the build quality, durability and basically everything that's different between the 2.
Are there differences between both sticks' Kosmosima grip implementations?
I'm really interested if the Gladiator K, does also have the "hydraulic" feel of the stick that the NXT has.

Thanks a lot guys!

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Re: VKB Gladiator K vs Gladiator NXT

Postby fallout9 » Tue Mar 16, 2021 20:56

The grips are exactly the same, minus the connector - the grip connects to Gladiator K through GF connector and to the Gladiator NXT through NXT connector. Gladiator MKII/K has a very robust gimbal, but it's inferior to NXT's and it's normal, because the NXT is recent design and MKII/K is 6-7 old design. The way the MKII/K's gimbal feels is lighter than NXT's and there's only 1 spring that fits the assembly, compared with the 3 options for the NXT.

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Re: VKB Gladiator K vs Gladiator NXT

Postby andydsm » Tue Mar 16, 2021 21:57

Thank you very much for your input, sounds like the K is still a good option for the right price.

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Re: VKB Gladiator K vs Gladiator NXT

Postby TrueWeevie » Wed Mar 17, 2021 0:02

I'd say so. I've tried the Gladiator Mk II, same gimbal (but with the KG-13 grip on it) and it was a very nice feeling gimbal. Much better than any of the offerings from any of the mainstream manufacturers (and I'd include the Warthog in that too).

From what I've seen and from people's comments, it does seem, however, the the NXT is an even better feeling gimbal than the Gladiator Mk II/Gladiator K.

There is one advantage of the Gladiator K though and that's the fact that you're getting a Gunfighter compatible grip in with the bargain. So if you decide later on to upgrade to the Gunfighter base then you'll not have to buy a grip to go with it.

On the other, other hand, :lol: VKB are planning on releasing an upgrade kit for the Gladiator NXT's grip that will allow you to put that grip on a gunfighter so it's not like with the NXT, you'd be stuck for an upgrade path either. You'd just have to buy the upgrade kit and the Gunfighter base.

You have a surfeit of choices...lucky you! :wink:

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Re: VKB Gladiator K vs Gladiator NXT

Postby andydsm » Wed Mar 17, 2021 0:52

To be honest, a sawed off broomstick wedged in a bowling ball's fingerhole will be a massive upgrade to what I currently have :mrgreen:
Since I want to buy once and buy right, I had to know if the differences are significant enough to steer me in either direction. Guess the K will be good enough for some casual space sim flying, so I will check that one out.

Thanks guys :D


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