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Busch Model X-303 vs DECROSS DC44

What X-303 does better (1) and where DC44 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Busch Model X-303
Busch Model · 2025X-303
4.2Score
1 advantage≈ £30
Higher score
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DECROSS DC44
DECROSS · 2025DC44
4.0Score
1 advantage≈ £30
2.2Range & power2.6
3.9Battery3.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

X-303DC44
55 × 2886142 × 4932
X-303DC44Difference
Height28 mm49 mm−21 mm
Width55 mm142 mm−87 mm
Depth86 mm32 mm+54 mm
Weight62 g86 g−24 g

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

Why is X-303 better than DC44?

  1. Weight62 g vs 86 g+38%

Why is DC44 better than X-303?

  1. Maximum range (claimed)3 km vs 4 km+33%
Specifications

Side by side

DECROSS DC44DECROSS DC44≈ £304.0
Radio & range
Radio standardsPMR446PMR446
LicenceLicence-freeLicence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)NoNo
Frequency ranges446 MHz446 MHz
Transmit power0.5 W0.5 W
Channels8—
Maximum range (claimed)3 km4 km
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)38—
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYes—
Squelchautomaticautomatic
Call tones56
Power & battery
Battery voltage4.5 V—
Power sourceRechargeable pack, AA / AAA batteriesRechargeable pack, AA / AAA batteries
Runs on AA/AAA batteries tooYesYes
USB-C chargingNoNo
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight62 g86 g
Width55 mm142 mm
Height28 mm49 mm
Depth86 mm32 mm
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursSilver, BlackGreen
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
Channel scanYesYes
Flashlight—Yes
Key lockYesYes
Roger beepYesYes
Monitor buttonYesYes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYes—
Connectors2,5mm Klinkemicro USB
Radios in the base pack22
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