There are no more famous airsoft rifles than AEGs, the electric system has proven to work great and efficiently for airsoft purposes and players all over the world know this.
I have gathered a few picks for what I consider to be some of the best airsoft electric rifles on the market right now.
There might be many other high-tier and expensive AEGs out there that you can find on your own, but the following AEGs are the popular and proven rifles that have already satisfied thousands of players.
So, if you are looking to add a solid electric rifle to your collection you can use this list for help because these guns are suitable for beginners and advanced players.
In my opinion, these are some of the best airsoft electric rifles in 2020:
- Colt M4 AEG
- Colt M4A1 AEG
- G&G CM16 MOD 0 Tan AEG
- AK47 Kalashnikov AEG
- LCT AK-47 AEG
- Lancer Tactical AK-47 RIS AEG
- Lancer Tactical LT-02D M4 CQB AEG
I will say a few words about each and mention its obvious pros and cons and what you can expect from these. Moreover, most of these AEGs are upgrade-friendly so you can easily upgrade them and make them even superior to what the stock version offers.
Colt M4 AEG
You can check the price on Airsoft Station here.
I was looking for a good M4 replica to recommend and during my research, I heard players recommending a Colt M4 AEG, so I decided to check out its quality, performance and other features to find out why are so many players satisfied with it.
I have found out that this is a fully metal, Cybergun’s officially licensed and trademarked Colt AEG.
The performance is on point, it is accurate on long-range and sturdy designed with a charming rail system. Its inner parts are compatible with important upgrades if you consider upgrading it in the future and it has an adjustable stock length, so it can be adjusted for CQB games just as it can be a great electric rifle for skirmishes.
It seems to have everything that a serious player would want and it simultaneously looks fundamentally simple, yet profound and high-tier vibing.
M4 is an extremely popular gun on the market and this rifle seems to be one of the best airsoft replicated M4 picks that are currently available.
| Product Information | Detail |
|---|---|
| FPS | 400 FPS (measured with 0.20 gram BB) |
| Recommended Ammo | 0.30 gram BB |
| Magazine Size | 300 BB High Cap magazine |
| Type | Electric (automatic) |
| Material | Metal |
| Adjustable Hop-up | Yes |
| Effective range | 150 feet |
Colt M4A1 AEG
You can check the price on Airsoft Station here.
Here we have an interesting m4a1 electric rifle that performs great just like most other airsoft guns on this list. However, what makes this rifle awesome are its high-quality inner parts.
The gearbox is manufactured by CYMA, BAXS system comes from Cybergun with the adjustable hop up and barrel system that allows every single BB to be as accurate as possible it’s Tokyo Marui compatible parts design makes it simple for both the maintenance just as for later upgrades.
This gun has tremendous accuracy and while some other electric rifles have great accuracy, it is still common to see some BBs bending at the sides, this gun reduces it to the minimum. Upgrade it with time and combine this mechanism with heavier BBs and even the windy days will be like a walk through the park.
It is a full metal gun, so you can expect every external part to be as tough as nails just like its full metal gearbox within.
Maintenance is easy, upgrades are welcomed and its rail system opens the whole spectrum of awesome devices you can put on it and add to its fundamental simple appearance.
| Product Information | Detail |
|---|---|
| FPS | 350 FPS (measured with 0.20 gram BB) |
| Recommended Ammo | 0.25/0.30 gram BB |
| Magazine Size | 350 BB High Cap magazine |
| Type | Electric (automatic) |
| Material | Metal |
| Adjustable Hop-up | Yes |
| Effective range | 150 feet |
G&G CM16 MOD 0 Tan AEG
You can check the price on Airsoft Station here.
For all those who like the hard military look, the CM16 MOD 0 Tan takes place to satisfy your wish.
This is yet another great gun for beginners and advanced players that offers great performance in terms of accuracy and power and can be used for both the skirmishes and CQB games.
The retractable stock allows you to adjust the length to fit your play style and it comes with a high-capacity magazine of 450 rounds.
I think that this gun is almost a perfect pick for CQB due to its wonderful fire rate. You can remove the front sight and the rail allows you to add devices like red dots, scopes, and similar stuff.
It has good-quality internals and a metal gearbox, however, the external parts are rather built from high-quality polymer. I prefer full metal guns all day long, but it is not that big of a downside.
You can upgrade it to get the best out of it, but in the end, it might be one of those guns that you can use for a long time before you decide to swap it for something else.
| Product Information | Detail |
|---|---|
| FPS | 400 FPS (measured with 0.20 gram BB) |
| Recommended Ammo | 0.25/0.30 gram BB |
| Magazine Size | 450 BB High Cap magazine |
| Type | Electric (automatic) |
| Material | Polymer/Metal |
| Adjustable Hop-up | Yes |
| Effective range | 150 feet |
AK47 Kalashnikov AEG
You can check the price on Airsoft Station here.
There are no lists that would be complete without AK47 rifles on them, so I decided to find some proven and great performing AK47 rifles that will satisfy every Kalashnikov fan out there.
This is one of them and although I prefer the classic wooden look on Kalashnikov, this one performs tremendously in terms of accuracy, range, aesthetics, and further potential to get upgrades.
If you do not mind its dark appearance you will find this AK47 as a great pick for your primary gun that you can easily adjust for both outdoor and CQB games due to its side-folding rear stock.
It comes with a full metal body, front section, bolt cover, and gearbox and the overall quality of manufacturing does not disappoint players who have found this AK47 as one of the best-performing AEG rifles for such an affordable price it comes with.
I am a big fan of Kalashnikov and the only reason why I have not already bought this AK47 is that I do not like its dark appearance and would rather go for something old-school looking, but this is subjective though.
| Product Information | Detail |
|---|---|
| FPS | 400 FPS (measured with 0.20 gram BB) |
| Recommended Ammo | 0.25/0.30 gram BB |
| Magazine Size | 550 BB High Cap Magazine |
| Type | Electric (automatic) |
| Material | Metal |
| Adjustable Hop-up | Yes |
| Effective range | 150 feet |
LCT AK-47 AEG
You can check the price on Airsoft Station here.
Ladies and gentlemen this is one of the coolest high-end AEGs out there. What makes this electric rifle so awesome is its construction, almost every single piece on it is either made from steel or real wood.
This is one of those guns that never break and therefore it is a great pick for anyone who wants to play airsoft regularly and in the long term considering that there are almost no sturdier builds in existence.
It has great accuracy on distances and high velocity, so when you load it with heavy BBs it will be a perfect pick for skirmishes and any outdoor type of game. The disadvantage is of course, that you will have to lower the FPS if you want to play CQB with this gun and it is quite lengthy, so you need to take it into the consideration.
However, this is a gun not only for serious players but also for collectors who want to have realistic-looking replicas that weigh an enormous 7.6 pounds.
If you are a beginner this is not a gun for you, unless you really fell in love with its beautiful design.
If you decide to get this beast you can also add some AK47 fitting scope on it, but it has adjustable front and rear sights.
Everything on this gun is great and has a fully upgradeable full metal reinforced Version 3 gearbox, high tension spring, reinforced cylinder, and vacuum piston head.
In conclusion, this rifle deserves respect for its build and no enemies will find comfort around it.
| Product Information | Detail |
|---|---|
| FPS | 430 FPS (measured with 0.20 gram BB) |
| Recommended Ammo | 0.30 gram BB |
| Magazine Size | 120 BB Mid Cap Magazine |
| Type | Electric (automatic) |
| Material | Metal/Wood |
| Adjustable Hop-up | Yes |
| Effective range | 180 feet |
Best Budget Electric airsoft rifles for beginners
The previous picks are the finest I could find and they are my recommended AEGs, however, I managed to find a few more beginner-friendly AEGS that will fit into the lower budgets and still offer decent performance with quality.
There are not really many high-performing and high-quality AEGs for this budget, so I believe that the following two are among the best and luckiest picks for the budget.
Lancer Tactical AK-47 RIS AEG
You can check the price on Airsoft Station here.
Yet another AK-47 with its lovely appearance, but this one fits the budget quite well for what it offers.
This rifle might not be full metal, but it has important full metal internals with a metal gearbox that immediately sets it above cheap replicas with plastic gearboxes.
It has surprisingly good accuracy and range and simplicity of use and maintenance that will allow every beginner to get into airsoft and its games immediately.
What is important is that its upgrades friendly, so you should upgrade it with time and make it scarier. The rails are present and allow you to put red dots, lights, or cameras on it.
It has all that a beginner wants, especially if you are not sure what to get and really need to fit that budget.
| Product Information | Detail |
|---|---|
| FPS | 400 FPS (measured with 0.20 gram BB) |
| Recommended Ammo | 0.25/0.30 gram BB |
| Magazine Size | 600 BB High Cap Magazine |
| Type | Electric (automatic) |
| Material | Polymer/Metal |
| Adjustable Hop-up | Yes |
| Effective range | 150 feet |
Lancer Tactical LT-02D M4 CQB AEG
You can check the price on Airsoft Station here.
This is the second pick in case you do not like the AK-47 look. This rifle is also a good starting option for beginners although I prefer the previous AK-47.
This gun has a metal gearbox, but the body is made from lightweight polymer, so it does not weigh realistically.
It has rails for red dots, lights, cameras, scopes, and so on with adjustable front and rear sights and the cool thing is that you can adjust the length of the stock to match your play style.
It has good velocity and certainly won’t disappoint you, but I think that it needs a bit of work to increase the accuracy on longer distances, so although you can start playing skirmishes immediately with this gun, I feel like it would be a better pick for CQB after you adjust the FPS to fit the limits.
The conclusion is that If you just need a solid electric rifle that won’t cost you much, and you don’t want to upgrade it but rather want to have simple fun without thinking too much, it is a decent option.
Plus if you like its appearance it is a way to go.
| Product Information | Detail |
|---|---|
| FPS | 400 FPS (measured with 0.20 gram BB) |
| Recommended Ammo | 0.25/0.30 gram BB |
| Magazine Size | 300 BB Mid Cap Magazine |
| Type | Electric (automatic) |
| Material | Polymer/Metal |
| Adjustable Hop-up | Yes |
| Effective range | 120 feet |
What to look for in automatic electric airsoft rifles?
When it comes to AEGs, it is important to tell a toy apart from a useful replica that can be actually used in competitive matches. There are many airsoft toys out there that underperform and have no potential for future upgrades and this makes them such a waste of money.
A good AEG should be built from high-quality materials such as high-quality polymer or preferably, full metal construction. You can’t expect all parts to be made from steel, but a good airsoft replica can certainly get close to it.
The second thing to look for is how well it performs in terms of power and accuracy on longer distances.
When it comes to efficiency, you will not have to worry about AEGs, they are the most popular airsoft replicas for a reason. These rifles are simply built to be easy to maintain and to be easily chargeable with a power source, electricity.
Gas guns for instance do not have the efficiency of AEGs and require more money for maintenance, and gas supply, and are often constructed in a more complex way.
There are also some blowback action electric rifles that you may find interesting, but traditionally they are not that requested topic, so I will not focus on them.
The conclusion is that you should avoid cheap toys and expect to invest in a good AEG of at least $100 if you are lucky, but often more than this. This way you will have a good gun to base your further gear around.
Once you have a great starting AEG, you can upgrade it and push it to the high tiers if you decide to do so, just do not commit a mistake by buying a $50 AEG and expect it to be competitive, in that case, I would rather suggest you get a spring shotgun for that budget.