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TALKPOD D57 vs Xiegu G90 HF Transceiver

What D57 does better (1) and where G90 HF Transceiver wins (0) — every spec side by side.

TALKPOD D57
TALKPOD · 2023D57
1 advantage≈ £520
vs
Xiegu G90 HF Transceiver
Xiegu · 2026G90 HF Transceiver
0 advantages≈ £380

Why is D57 better than G90 HF Transceiver?

  1. DisplayColour display vs Backlit display

Why is G90 HF Transceiver better than D57?

G90 HF Transceiver has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

TALKPOD D57TALKPOD D57≈ £520
Radio & range
Radio standardsVHF, UHF, DMRAmateur
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)Yes—
Dual band (VHF + UHF)Yes—
Frequency ranges136–174 MHz, 450–520 MHz, 350–400 MHz, 400–470 MHz0.5 - 30 MHz
Transmit power—20 W
Squelch—adjustable
Power & battery
Battery voltage—13.8 V
Power source—Mains / 12 V vehicle
USB-C charging—No
Design & durability
Weight—1,630 g
Width—120 mm
Height—45 mm
Depth—210 mm
DisplayColour displayBacklit display
Colours—Black
Features
VOX (hands-free)—Yes
Key lock—Yes
GPSYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jack—Yes
Connectors—3,5mm Klinke
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