| Frequency Coverage | 160–6 m (11 bands) | Typically HF only (band-dependent) | HF bands (variant-dependent) | Single-band (HF) |
| Operating Modes | CW, SSB, Digital | CW, SSB, Digital | CW, Digital (limited SSB) | CW only |
| RF Output Power | ~3–5 W QRP | ~4–5 W QRP | ~3–5 W QRP | ~5 W QRP |
| Receiver Architecture | Embedded SDR | SDR-based | SDR-based | Direct-conversion CW |
| USB Audio Interface | Yes (built-in sound card) | Yes | Limited / optional | No |
| CAT / Rig Control | USB CAT (Hamlib-compatible) | USB / serial | USB / serial | No CAT |
| SSB Voice Operation | Native support | Native support | Experimental / limited | Not supported |
| Digital Mode Integration | Excellent (WSJT-X, JS8Call, FT8) | Very good | Good | External interfaces required |
| User Interface | LCD, menu-driven | LCD + rotary encoder | LCD-based | LCD + physical controls |
| Kit Complexity | Moderate (SMT pre-installed) | Moderate–high (varies by vendor) | Moderate | Beginner-friendly |
| Learning Focus | All-band, all-mode operation | DSP & firmware experimentation | Multiband digital QRP | CW fundamentals & RF basics |
| Portability | Excellent (field-ready) | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Typical Use Case | One-radio QRP HF/6 m station | Experimenter / firmware hacker | Digital-focused QRP | Dedicated CW ops |
| Community & Docs | Extensive, well-maintained | Large but fragmented | Strong QRP Labs support | Very strong CW community |
