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TIDRADIO TD-H3 vs TIDRADIO TD-H8

What TD-H3 does better (0) and where TD-H8 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

TIDRADIO TD-H3
TIDRADIO · 2026TD-H3
7.3Score
0 advantages≈ £25
vs
TIDRADIO TD-H8
TIDRADIO · 2025TD-H8
8.1Score
1 advantage≈ £30
Higher score
4.6Range & power7.7
8.2Features9.4

Why is TD-H3 better than TD-H8?

TD-H3 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is TD-H8 better than TD-H3?

  1. Transmit power5 W vs 10 W2×
Specifications

Side by side

TIDRADIO TD-H3TIDRADIO TD-H3≈ £257.3
TIDRADIO TD-H8TIDRADIO TD-H8≈ £308.1
Radio & range
Radio standardsVHF, UHFVHF, UHF
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Dual band (VHF + UHF)YesYes
Frequency ranges108–136 MHz, 50–76 MHz, 76–108 MHz, 136–174 MHz108–136 MHz, 50–76 MHz, 76–108 MHz, 136–174 MHz
Transmit power5 W10 W
Channels199—
CTCSS / DCS sub-tones—Yes
Power & battery
Battery capacity2,500 mAh—
USB-C chargingYes—
Design & durability
DisplayColour displayColour display
Features
VOX (hands-free)Yes—
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watchYes—
FlashlightYesYes
Weather channels / alertsYesYes
FM radioYesYes
PC programmableYesYes
Connectivity
BluetoothYesYes
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