BuWizz is the high-performance controller for LEGO® Power functions. It is compatible with all LEGO® Power functions, as well as OLD elements like RC-Buggy motors 5292 and old 4,5 V train motors (in slow mode). It offers incredible power and delivers voltage up to 11,8 V.
We wanted to help you comparing 3 most used controllers for LEGO® Power functions.
Main features comparison:
| BuWizz | Sbrick + LEGO® | LEGO® Power functions | |
| Power | 11,8 V | 7,4 – 9V | 7,4 – 9V |
| Speed | 42 km/h * | 34 km/h* | 28 km/h* |
| Range | 100 m | 100 m | 20 m |
| PF functions controlled with one brick | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| Size | 3 x 4 x 8 studs | Li-Po 4 x 4 x 8 studs + 3 x 4 x 3 Sbrick |
Li-Po 4 x 4 x 8 studs + 3 x 4 x 3 IR |
| Protection of Li-Po battery | 4 A | 1.3 A (Uses LEGO® Battery) | 1.3 A |
| Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Infra Red |
| Controller | Telephone (soon physical controller) | Bluetooth | Physical controller |
| Built in battery | Yes | No | No |
| Price | $159 | $142 ** | $130 |
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** See the price comparison chart below
Price comparison:
| BuWizz 2.0 | SBrick+LEGO | LEGO |
| BuWizz – $134 | Sbrick – $59 | Li-Po 8878 – $50* |
| Li-Po 8878 – $50* | Li-Po Charge 45517 – $30* | |
| Li-Po Charge 45517 – $30* | IR Controller 8885 x 2 – $20* | |
| Cable 8886 – $3* | IR Receiver V1 8884 x 2 – $30* | |
| $159 | $142 | $130 |
*all prices are taken from shop.lego.com for the US (and rounded to no decimal numbers)
Price Comparison for 2 Buggy Motors system
| BuWizz 2.0 | SBrick+LEGO | LEGO |
| BuWizz – $134 | 2 x SBrick – $59 | 2 x Li-Po 8878 – $100* |
| 2 x Li-Po 8878 – $50* | Li-Po Charge 45517 – $30* | |
| Li-Po Charge 45517 – $30* | IR Controller 8885 x 2 – $20* | |
| Cable 8886 – $3* | IR Receiver V1 8884 x 2 – $30* | |
| $159 | $254 | $180 |
*all prices are taken from shop.lego.com for the US (and rounded to no decimal numbers)
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Is the buwizz controller compatible with 42099 4×4 model motors?
BuWizz 2.0 is compatible with Power Function system and not compatible with the new Powered Up system that 42099 motors are. You can still connect the BuWizz App to the Hub and control the motors.