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Icom IC-A16E vs Xiegu G90 HF Transceiver

What IC-A16E does better (1) and where G90 HF Transceiver wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Icom IC-A16E
Icom · 2025IC-A16E
5.8Score
1 advantage≈ £290
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Xiegu G90 HF Transceiver
Xiegu · 2026G90 HF Transceiver
1 advantage≈ £380
Dimensions

Size comparison

IC-A16EG90 HF Transceiver
52 × 11234120 × 45210
IC-A16EG90 HF TransceiverDifference
Height112 mm45 mm+67 mm
Width52 mm120 mm−68 mm
Depth34 mm210 mm−176 mm
Weight257 g1,630 g−1,373 g

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

Why is IC-A16E better than G90 HF Transceiver?

  1. Weight257 g vs 1,630 g6.3×

Why is G90 HF Transceiver better than IC-A16E?

  1. Transmit power6 W vs 20 W3.3×
Specifications

Side by side

Icom IC-A16EIcom IC-A16E≈ £2905.8
Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateur VHFAmateur
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Frequency ranges118 - 136.992 MHz0.5 - 30 MHz
Transmit power6 W20 W
Channels200—
Squelch—adjustable
Power & battery
Battery capacity2,400 mAh—
Battery voltage7.2 V13.8 V
Power sourceRechargeable packMains / 12 V vehicle
USB-C chargingNoNo
Battery level indicatorYes—
Design & durability
Weight257 g1,630 g
Width52 mm120 mm
Height112 mm45 mm
Depth34 mm210 mm
Protection ratingIP54—
Water protection (IPx)IPx4—
Military standard (MIL-STD-810)Yes—
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
Channel scanYes—
Key lock—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors3,5mm Klinke3,5mm Klinke
BluetoothYes—
Radios in the base pack1—
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