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DYNASCAN AB-650 vs TIDRADIO TD-DP880

What AB-650 does better (2) and where TD-DP880 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

DYNASCAN AB-650
DYNASCAN · 2026AB-650
7.3Score
2 advantages≈ £150
vs
TIDRADIO TD-DP880
TIDRADIO · 2025TD-DP880
7.6Score
2 advantages≈ £120
Higher score
6.8Range & power5.5
6.2Battery6.7

Why is AB-650 better than TD-DP880?

  1. Transmit power6 W vs 5 W+20%
  2. Battery capacity2,600 mAh vs 2,200 mAh+18%

Why is TD-DP880 better than AB-650?

  1. DisplayBacklit display vs Colour display
  2. Channels400 vs 512+28%
Specifications

Side by side

DYNASCAN AB-650DYNASCAN AB-650≈ £1507.3
TIDRADIO TD-DP880TIDRADIO TD-DP880≈ £1207.6
Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateur VHFVHF, UHF, DMR
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)—Yes
Dual band (VHF + UHF)—Yes
Frequency ranges118 - 136.992 MHz400–470 MHz, 450–520 MHz, 350–400 MHz, 136–174 MHz
Transmit power6 W5 W
Channels400512
CTCSS / DCS sub-tones—Yes
Squelchadjustable—
Power & battery
Battery capacity2,600 mAh2,200 mAh
Battery voltage7.4 V—
Power sourceRechargeable pack—
USB-C chargingNo—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Design & durability
Weight280 g—
Width124 mm—
Height62 mm—
Depth34 mm—
Protection rating—IP67
Water protection (IPx)—IPx7
ShockproofYes—
DisplayBacklit displayColour display
ColoursBlack—
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels9—
Channel scanYesYes
FlashlightYes—
FM radioYes—
Key lockYes—
Monitor buttonYesYes
Voice encryption / scrambler—Yes
PC programmableYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYes—
Connectors2,5 und 3,5 mm—
Radios in the base pack1—
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