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Alinco DJ-X100E vs Alinco DR-MD-520E

What DJ-X100E does better (2) and where DR-MD-520E wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Alinco DJ-X100E
Alinco · 2025DJ-X100E
2 advantages≈ £510
vs
Alinco DR-MD-520E
Alinco · 2026DR-MD-520E
9.7Score
0 advantages≈ £480
Higher score
Dimensions

Size comparison

DJ-X100EDR-MD-520E
58 × 11032188 × 14140
DJ-X100EDR-MD-520EDifference
Height110 mm141 mm−31 mm
Width58 mm188 mm−130 mm
Depth32 mm40 mm−8 mm
Weight260 g1,040 g−780 g

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

Why is DJ-X100E better than DR-MD-520E?

  1. Weight260 g vs 1,040 g4×
  2. USB-C chargingYes · DR-MD-520E: No

Why is DR-MD-520E better than DJ-X100E?

DR-MD-520E has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Alinco DR-MD-520EAlinco DR-MD-520E≈ £4809.7
Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateurAmateur VHF, Amateur UHF
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Dual band (VHF + UHF)—Yes
Frequency ranges—430 - 440 MHz; 400 - 480 MHz; 144 - 146 MHz; 108 - 136.991 MHz; 76 - 108 MHz; 136 - 174 MHz
Transmit power—55 W
Channels—4,000
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)—1,074
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYesYes
Squelch—adjustable
Power & battery
Battery capacity3,120 mAh—
Battery voltage3.6 V13.8 V
Power sourceRechargeable packMains / 12 V vehicle
USB-C chargingYesNo
Battery level indicatorYes—
Design & durability
Weight260 g1,040 g
Width58 mm188 mm
Height110 mm141 mm
Depth32 mm40 mm
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
Channel scanYesYes
Emergency / SOS alarm—Yes
FM radioYesYes
Key lock—Yes
Monitor button—Yes
Voice encryption / scrambler—Yes
GPSYesYes
PC programmable—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jack—Yes
ConnectorsUSB-CRJ-45 Mikrofonbuchse, 3,5mm Klinke
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