vs
5.8Range & power8.9
4.4Battery8.0
4.5Ruggedness2.1
6.1Features4.0
Dimensions
Size comparison
BP565 BT V1GD-88
| BP565 BT V1 | GD-88 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 55 mm | 60 mm | −5 mm |
| Width | 115 mm | 125 mm | −10 mm |
| Depth | 30 mm | 39 mm | −9 mm |
| Weight | 230 g | 317 g | −87 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is BP565 BT V1 better than GD-88?
- USB-C chargingYes · GD-88: No
- Weight230 g vs 317 g+38%
Why is GD-88 better than BP565 BT V1?
- Battery capacity1,500 mAh vs 3,000 mAh2×
- Transmit power5 W vs 7 W+40%
- Channels128 vs 4,00031.2×
Specifications
Side by side
| Radio & range | ||
| Radio standards | Amateur VHF | VHF, UHF, DMR |
| Licence | Business licence | Amateur licence |
| Digital mode (DMR / dPMR) | — | Yes |
| Dual band (VHF + UHF) | Yes | Yes |
| Frequency ranges | 136 - 174 MHz | 400 - 480 MHz; 136 - 174 MHz |
| Transmit power | 5 W | 7 W |
| Channels | 128 | 4,000 |
| CTCSS / DCS sub-tones | — | No |
| Squelch | adjustable | — |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 1,500 mAh | 3,000 mAh |
| Battery voltage | 7.4 V | 7.4 V |
| Power source | Rechargeable pack | Rechargeable pack |
| USB-C charging | Yes | No |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | 230 g | 317 g |
| Width | 115 mm | 125 mm |
| Height | 55 mm | 60 mm |
| Depth | 30 mm | 39 mm |
| Protection rating | IP54 | IP54 |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx4 | IPx4 |
| Military standard (MIL-STD-810) | Yes | — |
| Shockproof | Yes | — |
| Display | Backlit display | Backlit display |
| Colours | Black | Black |
| Features | ||
| VOX (hands-free) | Yes | Yes |
| Channel scan | Yes | Yes |
| Dual watch | — | Yes |
| Emergency / SOS alarm | — | Yes |
| FM radio | — | Yes |
| Key lock | — | Yes |
| Monitor button | Yes | Yes |
| Voice encryption / scrambler | Yes | Yes |
| GPS | — | Yes |
| PC programmable | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Headset / earpiece jack | Yes | Yes |
| Connectors | USB-C | 2,5 und 3,5 mm |
| Bluetooth | Yes | — |
| Radios in the base pack | 1 | 1 |
