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AnyTone AT-D878UVII Plus vs Icom IC-A16E

What AT-D878UVII Plus does better (3) and where IC-A16E wins (1) — every spec side by side.

AnyTone AT-D878UVII Plus
AnyTone · 2026AT-D878UVII Plus
6.4Score
3 advantages≈ £180
Higher score
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Icom IC-A16E
Icom · 2025IC-A16E
5.8Score
1 advantage≈ £290
7.2Range & power6.2
7.0Battery5.0
3.3Ruggedness3.9
6.5Features7.2
Dimensions

Size comparison

AT-D878UVII PlusIC-A16E
129 × 613952 × 11234
AT-D878UVII PlusIC-A16EDifference
Height61 mm112 mm−51 mm
Width129 mm52 mm+77 mm
Depth39 mm34 mm+5 mm
Weight282 g257 g+25 g

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

Why is AT-D878UVII Plus better than IC-A16E?

  1. Battery capacity3,100 mAh vs 2,400 mAh+29%
  2. Transmit power7 W vs 6 W+17%
  3. Channels4,000 vs 20020×

Why is IC-A16E better than AT-D878UVII Plus?

  1. Weight282 g vs 257 g+10%
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 ranges430 - 440 MHz; 144 - 146 MHz118 - 136.992 MHz
Transmit power7 W6 W
Channels4,000200
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYes—
Squelchadjustable—
Power & battery
Battery capacity3,100 mAh2,400 mAh
Battery voltage7.4 V7.2 V
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
USB-C chargingNoNo
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight282 g257 g
Width129 mm52 mm
Height61 mm112 mm
Depth39 mm34 mm
Protection ratingIP54IP54
Water protection (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Military standard (MIL-STD-810)—Yes
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
Channel scanYesYes
GPSYes—
PC programmableYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors2,5 und 3,5 mm3,5mm Klinke
BluetoothYesYes
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