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Xiegu G90 HF Transceiver vs Yaesu FT-65E

What G90 HF Transceiver does better (1) and where FT-65E wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Xiegu G90 HF Transceiver
Xiegu · 2026G90 HF Transceiver
1 advantage
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Yaesu FT-65E
Yaesu · 2025FT-65E
4.7Score
1 advantage≈ £95
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Dimensions

Size comparison

G90 HF TransceiverFT-65E
120 × 4521052 × 10431
G90 HF TransceiverFT-65EDifference
Height45 mm104 mm−59 mm
Width120 mm52 mm+68 mm
Depth210 mm31 mm+179 mm
Weight1,630 g260 g+1,370 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is G90 HF Transceiver better than FT-65E?

  1. Transmit power20 W vs 5 W4×

Why is FT-65E better than G90 HF Transceiver?

  1. Weight1,630 g vs 260 g6.3×
Specifications

Side by side

Yaesu FT-65EYaesu FT-65E≈ £954.7
Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateurAmateur VHF, Amateur UHF
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Dual band (VHF + UHF)—Yes
Frequency ranges0.5 - 30 MHz430 - 440 MHz; 400 - 480 MHz; 144 - 146 MHz; 136 - 174 MHz
Transmit power20 W5 W
CTCSS / DCS sub-tones—Yes
Squelchadjustableadjustable
Power & battery
Battery capacity—1,965 mAh
Battery voltage13.8 V7.4 V
Power sourceMains / 12 V vehicleRechargeable pack
USB-C chargingNoNo
Battery level indicator—Yes
Design & durability
Weight1,630 g260 g
Width120 mm52 mm
Height45 mm104 mm
Depth210 mm31 mm
Protection rating—IP54
Water protection (IPx)—IPx4
Military standard (MIL-STD-810)—Yes
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
Channel scan—Yes
Dual watch—Yes
Flashlight—Yes
Emergency / SOS alarm—Yes
FM radio—Yes
Key lockYesYes
Monitor button—Yes
PC programmable—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors3,5mm Klinke2,5 und 3,5 mm
Radios in the base pack—1
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