Compare the Spyder Clone and Tippmann Cronus Basic side by side: price, specs, firing modes, weight, and maintenance — and see which paintball gun is the better buy for your style of play.
| Spyder Clone | Tippmann Cronus Basic | |
|---|---|---|
| Price Tier | Budget | Budget |
| Typical Price | $80-140 (used) | $60-110 |
| Operation | Electropneumatic-assisted blowback | Mechanical inline blowback |
| Firing Modes | semi-auto, ramping, full-auto | semi-auto |
| Caliber | .68 | .68 |
| Feed | Gravity hopper | Gravity hopper |
| Air | HPA/CO2 | HPA/CO2 |
| Operating Pressure | ~300 psi | ~250 psi |
| Weight | 2.4 lb | 3.2 lb |
| Maintenance | Low | Very Low |
The Spyder Clone and Tippmann Cronus Basic 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 Tippmann Cronus Basic runs roughly $60 less, so budget-first buyers will lean its way. Players who want less upkeep should look at the Tippmann Cronus Basic, which rates very low on maintenance and asks less of you between games. Both fire electronically, but the Spyder Clone offers more firing modes for dialing in your rate of fire. At 2.4 lb the Spyder Clone is the easier carry over a long day on the field. The Spyder Clone is built with budget upgraders and rec play in mind. Bottom line: pick the Tippmann Cronus Basic for a tight budget, or the Spyder Clone for all-day comfort.