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CRT Space-V vs Leixen VV-898

What Space-V does better (2) and where VV-898 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

CRT Space-V
CRT · 2025Space-V
2 advantages≈ £65
vs
Leixen VV-898
Leixen · 2023VV-898
7.2Score
1 advantage≈ £55
Higher score
8.2Range & power7.1
Dimensions

Size comparison

Space-VVV-898
105 × 1052585 × 12040
Space-VVV-898Difference
Height105 mm120 mm−15 mm
Width105 mm85 mm+20 mm
Depth25 mm40 mm−15 mm
Weight434 g315 g+119 g

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

Why is Space-V better than VV-898?

  1. Transmit power17 W vs 10 W+70%
  2. DisplayBacklit display vs Monochrome display

Why is VV-898 better than Space-V?

  1. Weight434 g vs 315 g+38%
Specifications

Side by side

CRT Space-VCRT Space-V≈ £65
Leixen VV-898Leixen VV-898≈ £557.2
Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateur VHFVHF, UHF
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Dual band (VHF + UHF)—Yes
Frequency ranges136 - 174 MHz400–470 MHz, 65–108 MHz, 136–174 MHz
Transmit power17 W10 W
Channels199199
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)1,076—
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYesYes
Squelchadjustable—
Power & battery
Power sourceCar socket—
USB-C chargingNo—
Design & durability
Weight434 g315 g
Width105 mm85 mm
Height105 mm120 mm
Depth25 mm40 mm
DisplayBacklit displayMonochrome display
ColoursBlack—
Features
VOX (hands-free)—Yes
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watch—Yes
Emergency / SOS alarm—Yes
FM radio—Yes
Key lockYes—
Monitor button—Yes
Voice encryption / scrambler—Yes
PC programmable—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYes—
Connectors3,5mm Klinke—
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