TXQ vs LGT Lightsabers: Complete Brand Breakdown
How TXQ and LGT Saberstudio compare on hilts, soundboards, blades, price and where to buy, and which suits dueling, neopixel or custom builds.
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Short answer
Both are Chinese makers that sell aluminum hilts in baselit and neopixel versions, direct on AliExpress and through resellers. TXQ is known for a huge catalogue of budget RGB and SN-Pixel hilts popular for dueling. LGT Saberstudio is best known for Xenopixel cores and spare parts. Choose by the specific hilt and board, not the brand.
Disclosure: the team behind RGB Sabers runs We Geek Together, a store that sells TXQ-made hilts. Full disclosure.
TXQ and LGT are two of the biggest names in affordable sabers. Many sabers sold under other brand names are built on their hilts or cores.
At a glance
| TXQ | LGT Saberstudio | |
|---|---|---|
| Known for | Huge range of budget hilts; RGB baselit duelers | Xenopixel cores, spare parts and chassis |
| Common boards | RGB baselit, SN-Pixel V4, Proffie | Baselit, Xenopixel V3, Proffie |
| Hilt material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Buy direct | TXQ AliExpress store | LGT AliExpress store |
| Also sold by | Many US and EU resellers | Many resellers and custom builders |
TXQ
TXQ’s strength is range and price. You can get the same hilt with a cheap RGB baselit core for dueling or an SN-Pixel V4 neopixel core for looks. Baselit TXQ hilts are a common choice for first-time duelers.
Check before buying: which core is in the listing, blade wall thickness, and whether the hilt has thin or sharp parts near the emitter.
LGT Saberstudio
LGT is best known for neopixel sabers on Xenopixel boards and for selling cores and parts that builders install in other hilts.
Check before buying: whether the Xenopixel version includes Bluetooth, and blade grade if you plan to spar.
Which to buy
- Budget dueling: a TXQ RGB baselit hilt.
- Easy neopixel: either; compare SN-Pixel V4 (TXQ) and Xenopixel V3 (LGT) in our soundboard comparison.
- Parts for a custom build: LGT.
- Fast shipping: a US reseller of either.
Questions people ask
Is TXQ a good lightsaber brand?
For the price, yes. TXQ hilts are aluminum, widely available and come with a choice of baselit RGB and neopixel cores. Quality varies between hilt designs, so read reviews of the specific model.
Is LGT the same as Xenopixel?
No. LGT Saberstudio is the saber maker; Xenopixel is the soundboard used in many of its neopixel cores.
Where should I buy TXQ or LGT sabers?
Direct from their AliExpress stores for the lowest price and longest wait, or from a US reseller for faster shipping and easier returns at a higher price.