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Alinco DJ-X100E vs Icom IC-A16E

What DJ-X100E does better (2) and where IC-A16E wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Alinco DJ-X100E
Alinco · 2025DJ-X100E
2 advantages≈ £510
vs
Icom IC-A16E
Icom · 2025IC-A16E
5.8Score
0 advantages≈ £290
Higher score
8.9Battery5.0
Dimensions

Size comparison

DJ-X100EIC-A16E
58 × 1103252 × 11234
DJ-X100EIC-A16EDifference
Height110 mm112 mm−2 mm
Width58 mm52 mm+6 mm
Depth32 mm34 mm−2 mm
Weight260 g257 g+3 g

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

Why is DJ-X100E better than IC-A16E?

  1. USB-C chargingYes · IC-A16E: No
  2. Battery capacity3,120 mAh vs 2,400 mAh+30%

Why is IC-A16E better than DJ-X100E?

IC-A16E has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Icom IC-A16EIcom IC-A16E≈ £2905.8
Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateurAmateur VHF
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Frequency ranges—118 - 136.992 MHz
Transmit power—6 W
Channels—200
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYes—
Power & battery
Battery capacity3,120 mAh2,400 mAh
Battery voltage3.6 V7.2 V
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
USB-C chargingYesNo
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight260 g257 g
Width58 mm52 mm
Height110 mm112 mm
Depth32 mm34 mm
Protection rating—IP54
Water protection (IPx)—IPx4
Military standard (MIL-STD-810)—Yes
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)—Yes
Channel scanYesYes
FM radioYes—
GPSYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jack—Yes
ConnectorsUSB-C3,5mm Klinke
Bluetooth—Yes
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