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TYT MD-380G vs TYT MD-390

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

TYT MD-380G
TYT · 2018MD-380G
5.7Score
0 advantages≈ £100
vs
TYT MD-390
TYT · 2023MD-390
6.9Score
1 advantage≈ £120
Higher score
4.8Range & power5.7
5.9Battery6.7

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

MD-380G has no measurable advantages in this pair.

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

  1. Battery capacity2,000 mAh vs 2,200 mAh+10%
Specifications

Side by side

TYT MD-380GTYT MD-380G≈ £1005.7
TYT MD-390TYT MD-390≈ £1206.9
Radio & range
Radio standardsVHF, UHF, DMRUHF, DMR
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)YesYes
Dual band (VHF + UHF)Yes—
Frequency ranges400–480 MHz, 136–174 MHz400–480 MHz
Transmit power5 W5 W
Channels—1,000
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYesYes
Power & battery
Battery capacity2,000 mAh2,200 mAh
Design & durability
Display—Colour display
Features
Channel scanYesYes
Emergency / SOS alarmYes—
Voice encryption / scramblerYesYes
GPSYes—
PC programmableYesYes
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