I believe the TECSUN CR-1100 has the same DSP chip as the G8, but less features enabled. No SW or LW, and 9 or 10 Kc. AM tuning steps. Probably the single selectivity/audio band width chosen is wider, and the larger audio amp and speaker are on board. A larger ferrite rod too, and greater sensitivity on AM, and all that in a single box.

Yes, I have heard it has Chinese labeled controls, but I hope to use it often enough to remember the common ones. I'd have to find my reading glasses to to read tiny print anyway!

So it is less of a DXing radio and more for listening or spotting for a better analog set. I think it was $59 including shipping from Amazon. After I get it, I can compare it to the G8. - FARMERIK