Bear Legit MAXX RTH vs Diamond Edge XT
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 Diamond Edge XT — CareScore 54.6 vs 52.1.
The Diamond Edge XT takes this matchup with a CareScore of 54.6, a 2.5-point margin over the Bear Legit MAXX RTH. It pulls ahead most on let-off, brace height and axle-to-axle. That said, the better buy still depends on how you shoot — check the spec table below for the trade-offs.
| Spec | Bear Legit MAXX RTH | Diamond Edge XT |
|---|---|---|
| Street Price (RTH package) | $479.99 | $419 |
| Draw Weight Range | 10–70lb | 20–70lb |
| Draw Length Range | 14.0–30.0" | 19.0–31.0" |
| IBO Speed | 315 fps | 300 fps |
| Brace Height | 6.25" | 6.75" |
| Mass Weight | 3.60 lb | 3.70 lb |
| Let-Off | 75% | 85% |
| Axle-to-Axle | 30.00" | 31.00" |
| Specs won | 4 | 4 |
| CareScore | 52.1 | 54.6 |