OK. Spreadsheet digested. Everyone thank you. We've got so many threads on buying an inexpensive, first transmitter, because that's where we all start. Now we've got one for when someone is ready to upgrade. It's turned out to not only be a thread about upgrading a trans, but a darn-good thread about upgrading a trans! I only asked the question. It's ya'll that made this thread such a great resource. Thank you.
Mad_Mechanic! You have gone above and beyond, sir! A bow from the waist from me and three thumbs up!
(Oh. That's four. You've earned it!
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Spreadsheet digested, the Taranis X9D Plus SE wins hands down. It's got everything the other's do, plus Hall Effect gimbals, voice alerts, it goes on. The only real difference between it and the Taranis Q X7S is the screen size. For my tired eyes, it's worth the extra cash for the bigger screen, and it is still within my budget.
The decision is made. Shopping commences!
Really, thank you everyone. There is no way in heck I would have landed on this transmitter without your help. Mad_Mechanic, I hope you are willing to update your spreadsheet as new transmitters come out. This thread has become an awesome resource, and we'd be able to point at it for a long time to come.