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Radioddity QT80 vs Xiegu G90 HF Transceiver

What QT80 does better (2) and where G90 HF Transceiver wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Radioddity QT80
Radioddity · 2025QT80
2 advantages≈ £260
vs
Xiegu G90 HF Transceiver
Xiegu · 2026G90 HF Transceiver
0 advantages≈ £380
Dimensions

Size comparison

QT80G90 HF Transceiver
252 × 15848120 × 45210
QT80G90 HF TransceiverDifference
Height158 mm45 mm+113 mm
Width252 mm120 mm+132 mm
Depth48 mm210 mm−162 mm
Weight1,270 g1,630 g−360 g

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

Why is QT80 better than G90 HF Transceiver?

  1. Transmit power80 W vs 20 W4×
  2. Weight1,270 g vs 1,630 g+28%

Why is G90 HF Transceiver better than QT80?

G90 HF Transceiver has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateurAmateur
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Frequency ranges28 - 29.7 MHz0.5 - 30 MHz
Transmit power80 W20 W
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)142—
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYes—
Squelchautomatic, adjustableadjustable
Power & battery
Battery voltage12 V13.8 V
Power sourceMains / 12 V vehicleMains / 12 V vehicle
USB-C chargingNoNo
Design & durability
Weight1,270 g1,630 g
Width252 mm120 mm
Height158 mm45 mm
Depth48 mm210 mm
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels9—
Channel scanYes—
Dual watchYes—
Emergency / SOS alarmYes—
Key lockYesYes
Roger beepYes—
Noise reductionYes—
PC programmableYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors6‑polige Mikrofonbuchse, 3,5mm Klinke, micro USB3,5mm Klinke
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