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Radioddity QT80 vs Radioddity VB70

What QT80 does better (1) and where VB70 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Radioddity QT80
Radioddity · 2025QT80
1 advantage≈ £260
vs
Radioddity VB70
Radioddity · 2026VB70
2 advantages≈ £150
Dimensions

Size comparison

QT80VB70
252 × 15848142 × 18841
QT80VB70Difference
Height158 mm188 mm−30 mm
Width252 mm142 mm+110 mm
Depth48 mm41 mm+7 mm
Weight1,270 g998 g+272 g

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

Why is QT80 better than VB70?

  1. Transmit power80 W vs 50 W+60%

Why is VB70 better than QT80?

  1. Weight1,270 g vs 998 g+27%
  2. DisplayBacklit display vs Colour display
Specifications

Side by side

Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateurVHF, UHF
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Dual band (VHF + UHF)—Yes
Frequency ranges28 - 29.7 MHz144–148 MHz, 108–136 MHz
Transmit power80 W50 W
Channels—758
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)142—
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYes—
Squelchautomatic, adjustable—
Power & battery
Battery voltage12 V—
Power sourceMains / 12 V vehicle—
USB-C chargingNo—
Design & durability
Weight1,270 g998 g
Width252 mm142 mm
Height158 mm188 mm
Depth48 mm41 mm
DisplayBacklit displayColour display
ColoursBlack—
Features
VOX (hands-free)Yes—
VOX sensitivity levels9—
Channel scanYes—
Dual watchYes—
Emergency / SOS alarmYes—
Key lockYes—
Roger beepYes—
Noise reductionYesYes
PC programmableYesYes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYes—
Connectors6‑polige Mikrofonbuchse, 3,5mm Klinke, micro USB—
Radios in the base pack1—
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