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AnyTone AT-D878UVII Plus vs Motorola MOTOTRBO R2

What AT-D878UVII Plus does better (3) and where MOTOTRBO R2 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

AnyTone AT-D878UVII Plus
AnyTone · 2026AT-D878UVII Plus
6.4Score
3 advantages≈ £180
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Motorola MOTOTRBO R2
Motorola · 2025MOTOTRBO R2
4.7Score
1 advantage≈ £340
7.2Range & power3.0
3.3Ruggedness4.7
6.5Features2.2

Why is AT-D878UVII Plus better than MOTOTRBO R2?

  1. Transmit power7 W vs 5 W+40%
  2. Channels4,000 vs 6462.5×
  3. DisplayBacklit display vs No display

Why is MOTOTRBO R2 better than AT-D878UVII Plus?

  1. Water protection (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx5+25%
Specifications

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Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateur VHF, Amateur UHFAmateur VHF, Amateur UHF
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Dual band (VHF + UHF)YesYes
Frequency ranges430 - 440 MHz; 144 - 146 MHz400 - 480 MHz; 136 - 174 MHz
Transmit power7 W5 W
Channels4,00064
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYes—
Squelchadjustable—
Power & battery
Battery capacity3,100 mAh—
Battery voltage7.4 V—
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
USB-C chargingNo—
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight282 g—
Width129 mm—
Height61 mm—
Depth39 mm—
Protection ratingIP54IP55
Water protection (IPx)IPx4IPx5
Military standard (MIL-STD-810)—Yes
DisplayBacklit displayNo display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
Channel scanYesYes
Emergency / SOS alarm—Yes
Voice encryption / scrambler—Yes
GPSYes—
PC programmableYesYes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors2,5 und 3,5 mm—
BluetoothYes—
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