The EXTREMELY POPULAR Budget Sound Saber: Who Sells It and What You Should Know

One of the cheapest and most popular budget sound sabers on the market is Yddsaber (QD Soundboard) by China-based custom lightsaber manufacturer YDD Saber. The affordable custom sound saber is called many different names by different vendors including [contains AFFILIATE LINKS]: The Tiny Giant Kyojin (from WonderForce Etsy Store and The Pach Store), Youngling Saber (from Saberforge), ECO Saber (from The Saber Armory by KR Sabers), Duelist (from Spartan Sabers). YDD Saber also sells the budget lightsaber directly on Amazon as YDD LED Light Saber (Prime eligible).

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What should you know about this budget sound saber? The saber is NOT officially licensed by Lucasfilm or Disney–it’s an unofficial custom saber. The lightsaber typically ranges in price from around $59-$100, depending on the vendor (wholesale pricing available). The midgrade polycarbonate blade, which is 72cm long, 1.5mm thick, and 22mm OD, is removable from aluminum alloy hilt (multiple color options). The lightsaber uses a 5W single color LED (multiple color options) and YDD Sabers’ QD Soundboard. The QD Soundboard features 1 sound font with several lightsaber sounds including: idle hum, swings sound, lockup, and clash sounds. A mute function is also included. The non-removable lithium ion battery charges with an in-hilt recharge port.

PROS
– very budget friendly lightsaber (often priced around $59 to $100)
– low cost starter saber
– lots of features for the price
– thin hilt diameter and short blade length make the saber more manageable for kids
– product is widely sold and readily available from many vendors
– cheap, ‘no frills’ saber could be a good fit for Star Wars-themed weddings, baby gender reveal parties and other events

CONS
– non-removable battery
– hilt and midgrade blade not suitable for heavy dueling
– dim 5W LED
– plain hilt design
– thin hilt diameter and short blade length may feel too small and short for some adults
– lack of customization options

Popular vendors of the budget YDD Saber [INCLUDES AFFILIATE LINKS]:
Saberforge Etsy Youngling Saber
WonderForce Etsy The Tiny Giant Kyojin
YDD Saber on Amazon YDD LED Light Saber [Amazon Prime Eligible]
The Pach Store The Tiny Giant Kyojin
The Saber Armory by KR Sabers ECO Saber (5 W In-Hilt LED)
Spartan Sabers Duelist

PHOTO CREDIT: YDD Saber

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