TX Audio Xiegu X6200 vs. X6100 (comparisons)

[@KS-hj6xn]

I like the glowy buttons on the 6100.

[@greghorine4995]

I like the audio from the X6200 better, a bit more 'mellow', not tinny like the X6100. Thanks for taking the time to do this test!

[@socallars3748]

In addition to being thin and tinny, the 6100 also has some kind of early reflection, echoey sound that is ghastly. Everybody tells me I sound like I'm in a barrel. Thankfully, I mostly do digital modes when operating portable. I'd be extremely disappointed in the 6100, if I hadn't bought it so cheaply. ($325, B-stock unit.) At that price, I'm okay with its many shortcomings!

[@Treadstone21-h6i]

Bollocks

[@Nick_G7IZR]

I thought the 6100 sounded better. The 6200 sounded clipped to me. But each to their own I suppose.

[@michael_KD8GIJ]

Nice video and good real-world test of the two radios and the possible combinations. Thank you!

[@bertillindqvist3552]

The difference is relatet to that the X6100 transmitt with a higher bandwith compared with the x6200 - which also seen in the spectrum. I.e. this is not primary related to the audio chain but to the transmitting bandwith. X6100 is therefore more easy to copy which is extra important with QRP transmissions.

[@florian7346]

I think, so far the X6200 is not worth the upgrade (particularly not at that price). The difference in the audio is - in my opinion - way not that big to justify an upgrade.

[@ratioradioKI73]

Good Test, many thanks. Based on this I prefer X6100.

[@teslar1]

I’d like to see the same comparison on receive including how to set up the radio to optimise receive audio and visual settings

[@alessandroconcas]

Great comparison... In my personal opinion 6100 have more high modulation and 6200 have more bass and pleasure to listen, think more sota operator thinking it's better the firs one for been listened but again still prefer the 6200, when with the original mike have noticed even the mic of 6100 are with high tone modulation! In the old analog 80 era was the difference from astatic to turner! Or like and Kenwood 950sdx vs yaesu ft1000mp 73 de iz3qvb

[@carlosroig5315]

I like the audio of the X6100 on both, external and internal microphones.

[@reidsnider6379]

I agree with host. 6200 sounds much better with fewer sporadic effects over modulation. Dag, I was prepared to purchase the 6100, now have to reconsider the 6200.

[@Treadstone21-h6i]

I have both, im going to sell the 6200, i prefer the older model, the 6100 is just better in every way 🤷

[@claudiafriedberg6248]

Hi Paul, thank you for this nice comparison in detail. My opinion: the modulation of the x6200 sounds much more balanced with the external original mike and also the internal mike, both of them have enough punch for DX - in my opinion the mike gain could even be reduced a bit for the external microphone 😎 I think the company has put a lot into the development of the new x6200 - it‘s a very nice trx and worth the money 😎 Tnx es yy 73 Claudia DF1UX

[@NikoSan713]

Thank you for the verry good test ! 73" F4JPC

[@xlr8also]

The internal microphone on the 6100 sounded wider in freq response to the external microphone. There are other features on the 6100 (buttons are backlit) that I like better including its smaller size so I just ordered one.

[@tomcruiser2407]

Hello Paul, it's clear, the 6100 with the original microphone extern is, in my opinion, best suited for DX because the higher tones are better amplified and the 6200 sounds cooler but has a wider bandwidth and is better suited for shorter distances.

[@84rafaelkld]

Gracias por su video. Ha hecho la prueba en AM y FM? En el X6100 era malisima. Gracias.

[@reidsnider6379]

Question ... is the audio quality not adjustable between treble and base on both radios?

[@stefanosanti2183]

excellent video, so for me the microphones perform better if each used for the appropriate radio, in any case both radios modulate almost the same with their external microphone, the 6100 if used with the microphone of the 6200 has the lowest audio, excellent trial.

[@N9XY]

I will stick with my Xeigu G90 and IC-7000 for portable. FT-710 for base station. For good DX results it is more about band conditions and then your receiver and the Operator at the other end of the line. Tnx for another nice video. 73. N9XY

[@m7trsradio]

Hi Paul. Audio sounds better on the x6200. Shame the price is steep and 8 watts. I know the watts you wouldn't know the difference but thought they may of gone higher. Fingers crossed the x6300 is 20w. Great video 73

[@soretore7768]

Ottimo video!

[@ominkan3129]

Paul you should check out the Geeknest V5A DIY receiver.

[@cesar9247]

Me quedo con el 6100, en Dx's me han dado excelentes informes, al 6200 le note un chicharreo de fondo, pero con micrófono interno me parecio sonaba mejor. No me cambio, el 6100 me ha dado satisfacciones. Muy bue análisis Paul. CA7OKD, 73

[@N1ERA-73]

Great test Paul... I think the X6200 with the mic it came with sounds better 😎

[@heinerrambold8889]

Thanks for the test Paul! In my opinion the "worst" audio is 6100 with original mic. Some crackling noise coming up at times. Way better with new 6200 mic. Audio from 6200 well balanced. And with new equalizer, 1.0.1 firmware, one can probably optimize it for dx if necessary.

[@x_CrossHair_x]

Add some Lead weights to you 6100 Mic. (To give it the feel) That you will like.😊

[@Alks_A]

3:46 X6100 4:14 X6200

[@N4GW]

6100 is best on external mic. For QRP, you don’t want a mellow sound. You need punchy sound. 6200 internal mic was best

[@dh1aky464]

Thats my opinion too.

[@Treadstone21-h6i]

Nobody's going to use the internal mic 🤷🙄

[@GarySchiltz]

Definitely the difference is more with the radio than with the microphone. I would be interested in a similar comparison for CW.

[@Veedy]

6100 is clearer, crisper. 6200 sounds muted, muffled. more bass.

[@N9XY]

I agree 6100 DX audio

[@hl1sb_Philip-Yu]

As you mentioned, I feel like the two microphones are almost same quality. But the two radios have a exactly different tx audio quality. 6100 looks like high boosted audio, and 6200 has a natural audio quality. Additionally the two internal microphones are not bad and reasonable audio quality. Thanks for very informative video. GL, GB de HL1SB

[@RudixSA]

Interesting but I think in all the tests the 6100 was a bit over driven, running lower mic gain would have gotten it closer to the 6200. You can see it is over driven when you look at the spectrum display. The 6100 signal was also a bit stronger and it almost sounder like it was overloading the RX, maybe if you did TX into a dummy load you could eliminate that.

[@mikewalsh511]

X6100 for the win. The x6200 had a lot of digital artifacts and didn't sound as natural.

[@michaeledmonds3027]

I don't see enough reason to upgrade from my 6100.

[@JacobNewmen]

Zvláštní je, že řízení úrovně funguje u 6200 mnohem lépe protože 6200 má i skrze nižší udávaný výkon silnější signál. Při DX spojení bude 6200 slyšitelně lepší.

[@StreakyP]

It is interesting to look closely at the tx waterfalls... The entire TX spectrum of the 6100 seems 100Hz higher than the 6200 (you can see both on the screen at the same time at 5:47 ). This may account a bit for the 6100 sounding "tinnier".

[@MvM-nv9hk]

I must say that i think the looks of the 6100 are better, but that's just what i think, but the difference in those 2 radio's are to minor to update and so i bought 3 month's ago a second 6100 and i'm verry happy i did so and on one model i did make a update of myself and made at the back a square with little holes and placed a fan 12vdc and overheating while charging is over but i'm not ready because i make a precise hole in the back cover and then i can change the battery if i have to. And i have the gear to do this and i know that it is not the case for everyone sorry to say so. But i think it is a great radio. Thank you for your great video's And i forgot to say that with the new update of the firmware the white text is verry fine to read now and offcource there they made a few more fine updates in this firmware and you can read it on there site. suc6 with this fine radio frome the Netherlands Marinus

[@mostlypostie1]

The X6100 had massive problems with the internal microphone. Yours is among the best I've ever heard actually. You got a good one. The X6100 internal microphone would usually cut out and become unresponsive after level around 35... The X6100 also had FM TX problems as well.

[@erpece]

6200 sounds more pleasing, but the radios produce a similar audibility for receiving stations. The 6100 may even do a little better under difficult conditions. BTW It looks like you were using the same mic on the radios? It would have been nice to use the factory mic, since they are different...

[@yuriys.6352]

6200 sounds more clear.

[@EI6DP]

X6200 all the way.

[@БагратХашиг-ъ7п]

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[@NikoSan713]

X6200 clearly better !

[@Treadstone21-h6i]

Bollocks

[@retevis]

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[@markmontgomery9722]

x6200a way better

[@Treadstone21-h6i]

Lol no it's not 🤣 your a dope 🤦

[@Bradipop1]

6200 audio is better

[@Treadstone21-h6i]

Wrong 🙄🤦

[@Bradipop1]

@@Treadstone21-h6i I was speaking for the preference of MY ears; if yours prefer the other audio, no problem and we're all happy.