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TYT MD-380 vs TYT MD-390G

What MD-380 does better (0) and where MD-390G wins (1) — every spec side by side.

TYT MD-380
TYT · 2023MD-380
5.1Score
0 advantages≈ £100
vs
TYT MD-390G
TYT · 2023MD-390G
9.1Score
1 advantage≈ £120
Higher score
4.2Range & power5.8
5.9Battery9.3

Why is MD-380 better than MD-390G?

MD-380 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is MD-390G better than MD-380?

  1. Battery capacity2,000 mAh vs 2,800 mAh+40%
Specifications

Side by side

TYT MD-380TYT MD-380≈ £1005.1
TYT MD-390GTYT MD-390G≈ £1209.1
Radio & range
Radio standardsUHF, DMRVHF, UHF, DMR
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)YesYes
Dual band (VHF + UHF)—Yes
Frequency ranges400–480 MHz400–480 MHz, 136–174 MHz
Transmit power5 W5 W
Channels—1,000
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYesYes
Power & battery
Battery capacity2,000 mAh2,800 mAh
Design & durability
Weight—258 g
Protection rating—IP67
Water protection (IPx)—IPx7
Display—Colour display
Features
Channel scanYesYes
Emergency / SOS alarmYes—
Monitor button—Yes
Voice encryption / scramblerYesYes
GPS—Yes
PC programmableYesYes
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