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Radioddity RD-5R vs Yaesu FT-4XE

What RD-5R does better (1) and where FT-4XE wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Radioddity RD-5R
Radioddity · 2018RD-5R
1 advantage≈ £60
vs
Yaesu FT-4XE
Yaesu · 2025FT-4XE
4.4Score
1 advantage≈ £65
Higher score
3.8Battery2.8

Why is RD-5R better than FT-4XE?

  1. Battery capacity1,800 mAh vs 1,750 mAh+3%

Why is FT-4XE better than RD-5R?

  1. DisplayMonochrome display vs Backlit display
Specifications

Side by side

Yaesu FT-4XEYaesu FT-4XE≈ £654.4
Radio & range
Radio standardsDMRAmateur VHF, Amateur UHF
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)Yes—
Dual band (VHF + UHF)YesYes
Frequency ranges—430 - 440 MHz; 144 - 146 MHz
Transmit power—5 W
Channels1,024—
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYesYes
Squelch—adjustable
Power & battery
Battery capacity1,800 mAh1,750 mAh
Battery voltage—7.4 V
Power source—Rechargeable pack
USB-C charging—No
Battery level indicator—Yes
Design & durability
Weight—250 g
Width—52 mm
Height—90 mm
Depth—30 mm
Shockproof—Yes
DisplayMonochrome displayBacklit display
Colours—Black
Features
VOX (hands-free)—Yes
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watch—Yes
FlashlightYes—
Emergency / SOS alarm—Yes
FM radioYesYes
Key lock—Yes
Monitor buttonYesYes
Voice encryption / scramblerYes—
PC programmableYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jack—Yes
Connectors—2,5 und 3,5 mm
Radios in the base pack—1
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