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Leixen VV-898 vs WLN KD-C1 MINI

What VV-898 does better (1) and where KD-C1 MINI wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Leixen VV-898
Leixen · 2023VV-898
7.2Score
1 advantage≈ £55
Higher score
vs
WLN KD-C1 MINI
WLN · 2021KD-C1 MINI
0 advantages≈ £50
Dimensions

Size comparison

VV-898KD-C1 MINI
85 × 1204055 × 9622
VV-898KD-C1 MINIDifference
Height120 mm96 mm+24 mm
Width85 mm55 mm+30 mm
Depth40 mm22 mm+18 mm

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

Why is VV-898 better than KD-C1 MINI?

  1. Transmit power10 W vs 5 W2×

Why is KD-C1 MINI better than VV-898?

KD-C1 MINI has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Leixen VV-898Leixen VV-898≈ £557.2
Radio & range
Radio standardsVHF, UHFUHF
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Dual band (VHF + UHF)Yes—
Frequency ranges400–470 MHz, 65–108 MHz, 136–174 MHz400–470 MHz
Transmit power10 W5 W
Channels199—
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYes—
Design & durability
Weight315 g—
Width85 mm55 mm
Height120 mm96 mm
Depth40 mm22 mm
DisplayMonochrome display—
Features
VOX (hands-free)Yes—
Channel scanYes—
Dual watchYes—
Emergency / SOS alarmYes—
FM radioYes—
Monitor buttonYes—
Voice encryption / scramblerYes—
PC programmableYes—
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