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Radioddity DB40-D vs Xiegu X5105

What DB40-D does better (2) and where X5105 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Radioddity DB40-D
Radioddity · 2023DB40-D
9.4Score
2 advantages≈ £400
Higher score
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Xiegu X5105
Xiegu · 2018X5105
9.3Score
0 advantages≈ £390
9.2Range & power4.2
Dimensions

Size comparison

DB40-DX5105
137 × 16041100 × 16046
DB40-DX5105Difference
Height160 mm160 mm=
Width137 mm100 mm+37 mm
Depth41 mm46 mm−5 mm
Weight907 g940 g−33 g

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

Why is DB40-D better than X5105?

  1. Transmit power40 W vs 5 W8×
  2. Weight907 g vs 940 g+4%

Why is X5105 better than DB40-D?

X5105 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Radioddity DB40-DRadioddity DB40-D≈ £4009.4
Xiegu X5105Xiegu X5105≈ £3909.3
Radio & range
Radio standardsVHF, UHF, DMR—
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)YesYes
Dual band (VHF + UHF)Yes—
Frequency ranges136–174 MHz, 400–480 MHz—
Transmit power40 W5 W
Channels4,000—
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYes—
Power & battery
Battery capacity—3,800 mAh
USB-C chargingYes—
Design & durability
Weight907 g940 g
Width137 mm100 mm
Height160 mm160 mm
Depth41 mm46 mm
DisplayColour display—
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watchYes—
Emergency / SOS alarmYes—
GPSYes—
PC programmableYes—
Connectivity
BluetoothYes—
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