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Radioddity QT80 vs Yaesu FT-710 AESS

What QT80 does better (1) and where FT-710 AESS wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Radioddity QT80
Radioddity · 2025QT80
1 advantage≈ £260
vs
Yaesu FT-710 AESS
Yaesu · 2026FT-710 AESS
1 advantage≈ £1,100
Dimensions

Size comparison

QT80FT-710 AESS
252 × 15848239 × 80247
QT80FT-710 AESSDifference
Height158 mm80 mm+78 mm
Width252 mm239 mm+13 mm
Depth48 mm247 mm−199 mm
Weight1,270 g4,500 g−3,230 g

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

Why is QT80 better than FT-710 AESS?

  1. Weight1,270 g vs 4,500 g3.5×

Why is FT-710 AESS better than QT80?

  1. Transmit power80 W vs 100 W+25%
Specifications

Side by side

Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateurAmateur
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Frequency ranges28 - 29.7 MHz—
Transmit power80 W100 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 g4,500 g
Width252 mm239 mm
Height158 mm80 mm
Depth48 mm247 mm
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels9—
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watchYes—
Emergency / SOS alarmYes—
Key lockYes—
Roger beepYes—
Noise reductionYes—
PC programmableYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors6‑polige Mikrofonbuchse, 3,5mm Klinke, micro USB3,5mm Klinke, RJ-45 Mikrofonbuchse, USB-A
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