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Albrecht Float 2 vs Alinco DJ-P421LA

What Float 2 does better (1) and where DJ-P421LA wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Albrecht Float 2
Albrecht · 2023Float 2
7.5Score
1 advantage≈ £95
Higher score
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Alinco DJ-P421LA
Alinco · 2024DJ-P421LA
1 advantage≈ £110
6.6Ruggedness8.4
Dimensions

Size comparison

Float 2DJ-P421LA
128 × 593854 × 9218.2
Float 2DJ-P421LADifference
Height59 mm92 mm−33 mm
Width128 mm54 mm+74 mm
Depth38 mm18.2 mm+19.8 mm
Weight250 g104 g+146 g

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

Why is Float 2 better than DJ-P421LA?

  1. Maximum range (claimed)10 km vs 0.5 km20×

Why is DJ-P421LA better than Float 2?

  1. Weight250 g vs 104 g2.4×
Specifications

Side by side

Albrecht Float 2Albrecht Float 2≈ £957.5
Radio & range
Radio standardsPMR446Japan specified low-power (422 MHz)
LicenceLicence-freeLicence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)No—
Frequency ranges446 MHz—
Transmit power0.5 W—
Channels16—
Maximum range (claimed)10 km0.5 km
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)38—
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYes—
Squelchautomatic—
Call tones20—
Power & battery
Battery capacity1,200 mAh—
Power sourceRechargeable pack, AA / AAA batteriesAA / AAA batteries, Rechargeable pack
Runs on AA/AAA batteries tooYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Design & durability
Weight250 g104 g
Width128 mm54 mm
Height59 mm92 mm
Depth38 mm18 mm
Protection ratingIP67IP67
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx7
FloatsYes—
DisplayBacklit display—
ColoursOrange—
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
Channel scanYes—
Dual watchYes—
FlashlightYes—
Emergency / SOS alarmYes—
Key lockYes—
Roger beepYes—
Monitor buttonYes—
Voice encryption / scrambler—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYes—
Connectors2,5mm Klinke, USB-C—
Radios in the base pack2—
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