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Cobra RX380 vs DYNASCAN L88

What RX380 does better (1) and where L88 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Cobra RX380
Cobra · 2025RX380
4.2Score
1 advantage≈ £70
vs
DYNASCAN L88
DYNASCAN · 2025L88
5.7Score
0 advantages≈ £70
Higher score
6.2Range & power5.4
4.0Features2.6

Why is RX380 better than L88?

  1. DisplayBacklit display vs No display

Why is L88 better than RX380?

L88 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Cobra RX380Cobra RX380≈ £704.2
DYNASCAN L88DYNASCAN L88≈ £705.7
Radio & range
Radio standardsPMR446PMR446
LicenceLicence-freeLicence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)NoNo
Frequency ranges446 MHz446 MHz
Transmit power0.5 W0.5 W
Channels1616
Maximum range (claimed)8 km—
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)83—
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYesYes
Squelchautomaticadjustable
Call tones10—
Power & battery
Battery voltage—7.4 V
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
USB-C chargingNoNo
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight113 g—
Width62 mm—
Height42 mm—
Depth173 mm—
Protection ratingIPX2—
Water protection (IPx)IPx2—
DisplayBacklit displayNo display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels—9
Channel scanYesYes
FlashlightYes—
Emergency / SOS alarmYes—
Key lockYes—
Roger beepYes—
Voice encryption / scrambler—Yes
PC programmable—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jack—Yes
Connectorsmicro USB2,5 und 3,5 mm
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