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President Richard vs Radioddity QT80

What Richard does better (1) and where QT80 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

President Richard
President · 2025Richard
1 advantage≈ £170
vs
Radioddity QT80
Radioddity · 2025QT80
1 advantage≈ £260
7.2Features4.8
Dimensions

Size comparison

RichardQT80
170 × 16052252 × 15848
RichardQT80Difference
Height160 mm158 mm+2 mm
Width170 mm252 mm−82 mm
Depth52 mm48 mm+4 mm
Weight1,100 g1,270 g−170 g

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

Why is Richard better than QT80?

  1. Weight1,100 g vs 1,270 g+15%

Why is QT80 better than Richard?

  1. Transmit power50 W vs 80 W+60%
Specifications

Side by side

Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateurAmateur
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Frequency ranges28 - 29.7 MHz28 - 29.7 MHz
Transmit power50 W80 W
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)—142
CTCSS / DCS sub-tones—Yes
Squelchautomatic, adjustableautomatic, adjustable
Power & battery
Battery voltage13.8 V12 V
Power sourceMains / 12 V vehicleMains / 12 V vehicle
USB-C chargingNoNo
Design & durability
Weight1,100 g1,270 g
Width170 mm252 mm
Height160 mm158 mm
Depth52 mm48 mm
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels—9
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watch—Yes
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
Key lock—Yes
Roger beepYesYes
Noise reduction—Yes
PC programmable—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors6‑polige Mikrofonbuchse, USB-A, 2,5mm Klinke, 3,5mm Klinke6‑polige Mikrofonbuchse, 3,5mm Klinke, micro USB
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