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Hytera HP785G BT Uv vs Radioddity GD-88

What HP785G BT Uv does better (2) and where GD-88 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Hytera HP785G BT Uv
Hytera · 2026HP785G BT Uv
7.1Score
2 advantages≈ £590
vs
Radioddity GD-88
Radioddity · 2026GD-88
7.6Score
3 advantages≈ £230
Higher score
4.1Range & power8.9
6.6Battery8.0
9.1Ruggedness2.1
6.1Features4.0
Dimensions

Size comparison

HP785G BT UvGD-88
132 × 5530125 × 6039
HP785G BT UvGD-88Difference
Height55 mm60 mm−5 mm
Width132 mm125 mm+7 mm
Depth30 mm39 mm−9 mm
Weight290 g317 g−27 g

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

Why is HP785G BT Uv better than GD-88?

  1. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx42×
  2. Weight290 g vs 317 g+9%

Why is GD-88 better than HP785G BT Uv?

  1. Transmit power4 W vs 7 W+75%
  2. Battery capacity2,400 mAh vs 3,000 mAh+25%
  3. Channels1,024 vs 4,0003.9×
Specifications

Side by side

Radioddity GD-88Radioddity GD-88≈ £2307.6
Radio & range
Radio standards—VHF, UHF, DMR
Licence—Amateur licence
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)—Yes
Dual band (VHF + UHF)—Yes
Frequency ranges350 - 470 MHz400 - 480 MHz; 136 - 174 MHz
Transmit power4 W7 W
Channels1,0244,000
CTCSS / DCS sub-tones—No
Squelchadjustable—
Power & battery
Battery capacity2,400 mAh3,000 mAh
Battery voltage7.7 V7.4 V
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
USB-C chargingNoNo
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight290 g317 g
Width132 mm125 mm
Height55 mm60 mm
Depth30 mm39 mm
Protection ratingIP68IP54
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx4
Military standard (MIL-STD-810)Yes—
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)—Yes
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watch—Yes
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
FM radio—Yes
Key lock—Yes
Monitor button—Yes
Voice encryption / scramblerYesYes
GPSYesYes
PC programmableYesYes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
ConnectorsmicroSD2,5 und 3,5 mm
BluetoothYes—
Radios in the base pack—1
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