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Alinco DJ-VX-50-HE vs Yaesu FT-4XE

What DJ-VX-50-HE does better (1) and where FT-4XE wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Alinco DJ-VX-50-HE
Alinco · 2024DJ-VX-50-HE
7.2Score
1 advantage≈ £75
Higher score
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Yaesu FT-4XE
Yaesu · 2025FT-4XE
4.4Score
1 advantage≈ £65
5.0Range & power4.2
Dimensions

Size comparison

DJ-VX-50-HEFT-4XE
59 × 1183852 × 9030
DJ-VX-50-HEFT-4XEDifference
Height118 mm90 mm+28 mm
Width59 mm52 mm+7 mm
Depth38 mm30 mm+8 mm
Weight230 g250 g−20 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is DJ-VX-50-HE better than FT-4XE?

  1. Weight230 g vs 250 g+9%

Why is FT-4XE better than DJ-VX-50-HE?

  1. DisplayMonochrome display vs Backlit display
Specifications

Side by side

Yaesu FT-4XEYaesu FT-4XE≈ £654.4
Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateur UHFAmateur VHF, Amateur UHF
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Dual band (VHF + UHF)YesYes
Frequency ranges430 - 440 MHz430 - 440 MHz; 144 - 146 MHz
Transmit power5 W5 W
Channels200—
CTCSS / DCS sub-tones—Yes
Squelch—adjustable
Power & battery
Battery capacity—1,750 mAh
Battery voltage—7.4 V
Power source—Rechargeable pack
USB-C charging—No
Battery level indicator—Yes
Design & durability
Weight230 g250 g
Width59 mm52 mm
Height118 mm90 mm
Depth38 mm30 mm
Protection ratingIP67—
Water protection (IPx)IPx7—
Shockproof—Yes
DisplayMonochrome displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watch—Yes
Emergency / SOS alarm—Yes
FM radio—Yes
Key lock—Yes
Roger beepYes—
Monitor button—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors—2,5 und 3,5 mm
Radios in the base pack—1
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