Compare the Empire BT Omega and Spyder Fenix side by side: price, specs, firing modes, weight, and maintenance — and see which paintball gun is the better buy for your style of play.
| Empire BT Omega | Spyder Fenix | |
|---|---|---|
| Price Tier | Budget | Budget |
| Typical Price | $70-140 (used) | $140-190 |
| Operation | Mechanical inline blowback | Electropneumatic-assisted blowback |
| Firing Modes | semi-auto | semi-auto, burst, full-auto, ramping |
| Caliber | .68 | .68 |
| Feed | Gravity hopper | Gravity hopper |
| Air | HPA/CO2 | HPA/CO2 |
| Operating Pressure | ~250 psi | ~300 psi |
| Weight | 3.4 lb | 2.4 lb |
| Maintenance | Low | Low |
The Empire BT Omega and Spyder Fenix are both budget paintball guns, so the choice comes down to how each one fits your game rather than how much you spend. On price, the Empire BT Omega runs roughly $45 less, so budget-first buyers will lean its way. Both fire electronically, but the Spyder Fenix offers more firing modes for dialing in your rate of fire. At 2.4 lb the Spyder Fenix is the easier carry over a long day on the field. The Empire BT Omega is built with used scenario and woodsball in mind. The Spyder Fenix is built with budget players wanting firing modes and rec play in mind. Bottom line: pick the Empire BT Omega for a tight budget, or the Spyder Fenix for all-day comfort.