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Motorola MOTOTRBO R2 vs Radioddity QT80

What MOTOTRBO R2 does better (0) and where QT80 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Motorola MOTOTRBO R2
Motorola · 2025MOTOTRBO R2
4.7Score
0 advantages≈ £340
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Radioddity QT80
Radioddity · 2025QT80
2 advantages≈ £260
2.2Features4.8

Why is MOTOTRBO R2 better than QT80?

MOTOTRBO R2 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is QT80 better than MOTOTRBO R2?

  1. Transmit power5 W vs 80 W16×
  2. DisplayNo display vs Backlit display
Specifications

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Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateur VHF, Amateur UHFAmateur
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Dual band (VHF + UHF)Yes—
Frequency ranges400 - 480 MHz; 136 - 174 MHz28 - 29.7 MHz
Transmit power5 W80 W
Channels64—
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)—142
CTCSS / DCS sub-tones—Yes
Squelch—automatic, adjustable
Power & battery
Battery voltage—12 V
Power sourceRechargeable packMains / 12 V vehicle
USB-C charging—No
Battery level indicatorYes—
Design & durability
Weight—1,270 g
Width—252 mm
Height—158 mm
Depth—48 mm
Protection ratingIP55—
Water protection (IPx)IPx5—
Military standard (MIL-STD-810)Yes—
DisplayNo displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels—9
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watch—Yes
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
Key lock—Yes
Roger beep—Yes
Noise reduction—Yes
Voice encryption / scramblerYes—
PC programmableYesYes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors—6‑polige Mikrofonbuchse, 3,5mm Klinke, micro USB
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