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Icom IC-U20SR vs Radioddity HD-1

What IC-U20SR does better (1) and where HD-1 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Icom IC-U20SR
Icom · 2025IC-U20SR
8.0Score
1 advantage≈ £120
vs
Radioddity HD-1
Radioddity · 2026HD-1
9.3Score
2 advantages≈ £120
Higher score
5.4Range & power5.4
9.0Battery9.2
5.5Ruggedness7.7
Dimensions

Size comparison

IC-U20SRHD-1
94 × 502762 × 29180
IC-U20SRHD-1Difference
Height50 mm29 mm+21 mm
Width94 mm62 mm+32 mm
Depth27 mm180 mm−153 mm
Weight157 g210 g−53 g

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

Why is IC-U20SR better than HD-1?

  1. Weight157 g vs 210 g+34%

Why is HD-1 better than IC-U20SR?

  1. Water protection (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx7+75%
  2. Battery capacity2,350 mAh vs 2,400 mAh+2%
Specifications

Side by side

Icom IC-U20SRIcom IC-U20SR≈ £1208.0
Radioddity HD-1Radioddity HD-1≈ £1209.3
Radio & range
Radio standardsPMR446PMR446
LicenceLicence-freeLicence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)NoNo
Frequency ranges446 MHz446 MHz
Transmit power0.5 W0.5 W
Channels1616
CTCSS / DCS sub-tones—Yes
Squelch—adjustable
Power & battery
Battery capacity2,350 mAh2,400 mAh
Battery voltage3.6 V—
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight157 g210 g
Width94 mm62 mm
Height50 mm29 mm
Depth27 mm180 mm
Protection ratingIP54IP67
Water protection (IPx)IPx4IPx7
Military standard (MIL-STD-810)Yes—
ShockproofYes—
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackYellow
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
Channel scan—Yes
Emergency / SOS alarm—Yes
Key lockYesYes
Roger beep—Yes
Monitor buttonYesYes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors2,5 und 3,5 mm, USB-C2,5 und 3,5 mm, USB-C
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