Bear Cruzer G3 RTH vs Sanlida Dragon X8 RTH
A spec-by-spec, CareScore™-driven breakdown of these two budget compound bows. Every metric is normalised and weighted so the winner is decided by the data.
The verdict
Winner: the Sanlida Dragon X8 RTH — CareScore 66.7 vs 61.1.
The Sanlida Dragon X8 RTH takes this matchup with a CareScore of 66.7, a 5.6-point margin over the Bear Cruzer G3 RTH. It pulls ahead most on street price (rth package), draw weight range and brace height. That said, the better buy still depends on how you shoot — check the spec table below for the trade-offs.
| Spec | Bear Cruzer G3 RTH | Sanlida Dragon X8 RTH |
|---|---|---|
| Street Price (RTH package) | $449.99 | $199.99 |
| Draw Weight Range | 10–70lb | 0–70lb |
| Draw Length Range | 14.0–30.0" | 18.0–31.0" |
| IBO Speed | 315 fps | 310 fps |
| Brace Height | 6.50" | 6.60" |
| Mass Weight | 3.10 lb | 3.80 lb |
| Let-Off | 75% | — |
| Axle-to-Axle | 30.00" | 30.00" |
| Specs won | 3 | 3 |
| CareScore | 61.1 | 66.7 |