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AnyTone AT-D578UV Pro vs Icom IC-A16E

What AT-D578UV Pro does better (1) and where IC-A16E wins (1) — every spec side by side.

AnyTone AT-D578UV Pro
AnyTone · 2026AT-D578UV Pro
1 advantage≈ £390
vs
Icom IC-A16E
Icom · 2025IC-A16E
5.8Score
1 advantage≈ £290
Higher score
9.7Range & power6.2
Dimensions

Size comparison

AT-D578UV ProIC-A16E
188 × 1414052 × 11234
AT-D578UV ProIC-A16EDifference
Height141 mm112 mm+29 mm
Width188 mm52 mm+136 mm
Depth40 mm34 mm+6 mm
Weight1,000 g257 g+743 g

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

Why is AT-D578UV Pro better than IC-A16E?

  1. Transmit power60 W vs 6 W10×

Why is IC-A16E better than AT-D578UV Pro?

  1. Weight1,000 g vs 257 g3.9×
Specifications

Side by side

Icom IC-A16EIcom IC-A16E≈ £2905.8
Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateur VHF, Amateur UHFAmateur VHF
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Dual band (VHF + UHF)Yes—
Frequency ranges400 - 480 MHz; 136 - 174 MHz118 - 136.992 MHz
Transmit power60 W6 W
Channels—200
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYes—
Power & battery
Battery capacity—2,400 mAh
Battery voltage13.8 V7.2 V
Power sourceMains / 12 V vehicleRechargeable pack
USB-C chargingNoNo
Battery level indicator—Yes
Design & durability
Weight1,000 g257 g
Width188 mm52 mm
Height141 mm112 mm
Depth40 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 scan—Yes
GPSYes—
PC programmableYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
ConnectorsRJ-11 Mikrofonbuchse, RJ-45 Mikrofonbuchse, USB-A3,5mm Klinke
BluetoothYesYes
Radios in the base pack—1
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