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Albrecht DMR-100 vs Motorola XT420

What DMR-100 does better (3) and where XT420 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Albrecht DMR-100
Albrecht · 2026DMR-100
7.8Score
3 advantages≈ £50
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Motorola XT420
Motorola · 2026XT420
7.1Score
0 advantages≈ £100
8.4Range & power6.6
2.6Features4.3

Why is DMR-100 better than XT420?

  1. USB-C chargingYes · XT420: No
  2. Maximum range (claimed)10 km vs 9 km+11%
  3. Channels478 vs 1629.9×

Why is XT420 better than DMR-100?

XT420 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Albrecht DMR-100Albrecht DMR-100≈ £507.8
Motorola XT420Motorola XT420≈ £1007.1
Radio & range
Radio standardsPMR446PMR446
LicenceLicence-freeLicence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)NoNo
Frequency ranges446 MHz446 MHz
Transmit power0.5 W0.5 W
Channels47816
Maximum range (claimed)10 km9 km
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)—257
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYesYes
Squelchadjustable—
Call tones—3
Power & battery
Battery capacity1,500 mAh—
Battery voltage3.7 V—
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
USB-C chargingYesNo
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight170 g—
Width200 mm—
Height56 mm—
Depth34 mm—
Protection rating—IP55
Water protection (IPx)—IPx5
Military standard (MIL-STD-810)—Yes
Shockproof—Yes
DisplayNo displayNo display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels—3
Channel scanYesYes
Emergency / SOS alarmYes—
Monitor button—Yes
Voice encryption / scrambler—Yes
PC programmableYesYes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors2,5 und 3,5 mm, USB-C2,5 und 3,5 mm
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