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TALKPOD D80 vs Xiegu G90 HF Transceiver

What D80 does better (0) and where G90 HF Transceiver wins (1) — every spec side by side.

TALKPOD D80
TALKPOD · 2023D80
0 advantages≈ £790
vs
Xiegu G90 HF Transceiver
Xiegu · 2026G90 HF Transceiver
1 advantage≈ £380

Why is D80 better than G90 HF Transceiver?

D80 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is G90 HF Transceiver better than D80?

  1. DisplayMonochrome display vs Backlit display
Specifications

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TALKPOD D80TALKPOD D80≈ £790
Radio & range
Radio standardsVHF, UHF, DMRAmateur
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)Yes—
Dual band (VHF + UHF)Yes—
Frequency ranges400–480 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
DisplayMonochrome displayBacklit display
Colours—Black
Features
VOX (hands-free)—Yes
Dual watchYes—
Key lock—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jack—Yes
Connectors—3,5mm Klinke
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