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Alinco DX-10 vs Radioddity QT80

What DX-10 does better (0) and where QT80 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Alinco DX-10
Alinco · 2024DX-10
0 advantages≈ £220
vs
Radioddity QT80
Radioddity · 2025QT80
2 advantages≈ £260
Dimensions

Size comparison

DX-10QT80
215 × 17052252 × 15848
DX-10QT80Difference
Height170 mm158 mm+12 mm
Width215 mm252 mm−37 mm
Depth52 mm48 mm+4 mm
Weight1,400 g1,270 g+130 g

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

Why is DX-10 better than QT80?

DX-10 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is QT80 better than DX-10?

  1. Transmit power25 W vs 80 W3.2×
  2. Weight1,400 g vs 1,270 g+10%
Specifications

Side by side

Alinco DX-10Alinco DX-10≈ £220
Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateurAmateur
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Frequency ranges28 - 29.7 MHz28 - 29.7 MHz
Transmit power25 W80 W
Channels360—
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)—142
CTCSS / DCS sub-tones—Yes
Squelchadjustableautomatic, adjustable
Power & battery
Battery voltage13.8 V12 V
Power sourceMains / 12 V vehicleMains / 12 V vehicle
USB-C chargingNoNo
Design & durability
Weight1,400 g1,270 g
Width215 mm252 mm
Height170 mm158 mm
Depth52 mm48 mm
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)—Yes
VOX sensitivity levels—9
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watchYesYes
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
Key lockYesYes
Roger beepYesYes
Noise reduction—Yes
PC programmableYesYes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors6‑polige Mikrofonbuchse, 3,5mm Klinke6‑polige Mikrofonbuchse, 3,5mm Klinke, micro USB
Radios in the base pack11
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