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Radioddity GD-88 vs TYT TH-UV98

What GD-88 does better (2) and where TH-UV98 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Radioddity GD-88
Radioddity · 2026GD-88
7.6Score
2 advantages≈ £230
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TYT TH-UV98
TYT · 2026TH-UV98
7.4Score
3 advantages≈ £55
8.9Range & power8.2
8.0Battery5.3
4.0Features4.4
Dimensions

Size comparison

GD-88TH-UV98
125 × 6039121 × 5842
GD-88TH-UV98Difference
Height60 mm58 mm+2 mm
Width125 mm121 mm+4 mm
Depth39 mm42 mm−3 mm
Weight317 g268 g+49 g

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

Why is GD-88 better than TH-UV98?

  1. Battery capacity3,000 mAh vs 2,200 mAh+36%
  2. Channels4,000 vs 20020×

Why is TH-UV98 better than GD-88?

  1. Transmit power7 W vs 10 W+43%
  2. CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesNo · GD-88: Yes
  3. Weight317 g vs 268 g+18%
Specifications

Side by side

Radioddity GD-88Radioddity GD-88≈ £2307.6
TYT TH-UV98TYT TH-UV98≈ £557.4
Radio & range
Radio standardsVHF, UHF, DMRAmateur VHF, Amateur UHF
LicenceAmateur licenceBusiness licence
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)Yes—
Dual band (VHF + UHF)YesYes
Frequency ranges400 - 480 MHz; 136 - 174 MHz430 - 440 MHz; 144 - 146 MHz
Transmit power7 W10 W
Channels4,000200
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesNoYes
Squelch—adjustable
Power & battery
Battery capacity3,000 mAh2,200 mAh
Battery voltage7.4 V7.4 V
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
USB-C chargingNoNo
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight317 g268 g
Width125 mm121 mm
Height60 mm58 mm
Depth39 mm42 mm
Protection ratingIP54—
Water protection (IPx)IPx4—
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watchYesYes
Flashlight—Yes
Emergency / SOS alarmYes—
FM radioYesYes
Key lockYesYes
Monitor buttonYes—
Voice encryption / scramblerYesYes
GPSYes—
PC programmableYesYes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors2,5 und 3,5 mm2,5 und 3,5 mm
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