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Kydera CDM-550H vs Xiegu G90 HF Transceiver

What CDM-550H does better (3) and where G90 HF Transceiver wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Kydera CDM-550H
Kydera · 2023CDM-550H
3 advantages≈ £310
vs
Xiegu G90 HF Transceiver
Xiegu · 2026G90 HF Transceiver
0 advantages≈ £380
Dimensions

Size comparison

CDM-550HG90 HF Transceiver
140 × 17546120 × 45210
CDM-550HG90 HF TransceiverDifference
Height175 mm45 mm+130 mm
Width140 mm120 mm+20 mm
Depth46 mm210 mm−164 mm
Weight1,500 g1,630 g−130 g

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

Why is CDM-550H better than G90 HF Transceiver?

  1. Transmit power40 W vs 20 W2×
  2. DisplayColour display vs Backlit display
  3. Weight1,500 g vs 1,630 g+9%

Why is G90 HF Transceiver better than CDM-550H?

G90 HF Transceiver has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Radio & range
Radio standardsUHF, DMRAmateur
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)Yes—
Frequency ranges400–480 MHz0.5 - 30 MHz
Transmit power40 W20 W
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYes—
Squelch—adjustable
Power & battery
Battery voltage—13.8 V
Power source—Mains / 12 V vehicle
USB-C charging—No
Design & durability
Weight1,500 g1,630 g
Width140 mm120 mm
Height175 mm45 mm
Depth46 mm210 mm
DisplayColour displayBacklit display
Colours—Black
Features
VOX (hands-free)—Yes
Channel scanYes—
Emergency / SOS alarmYes—
FM radioYes—
Key lock—Yes
Monitor buttonYes—
Voice encryption / scramblerYes—
PC programmableYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jack—Yes
Connectors—3,5mm Klinke
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