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Albrecht Float 2 vs Alinco DJ-VX46E

What Float 2 does better (0) and where DJ-VX46E wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Albrecht Float 2
Albrecht · 2023Float 2
7.5Score
0 advantages≈ £95
vs
Alinco DJ-VX46E
Alinco · 2025DJ-VX46E
7.6Score
1 advantage≈ £75
Higher score
7.9Range & power5.4
6.6Ruggedness6.9

Why is Float 2 better than DJ-VX46E?

Float 2 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is DJ-VX46E better than Float 2?

  1. Weight250 g vs 238 g+5%
Specifications

Side by side

Albrecht Float 2Albrecht Float 2≈ £957.5
Alinco DJ-VX46EAlinco DJ-VX46E≈ £757.6
Radio & range
Radio standardsPMR446PMR446
LicenceLicence-freeLicence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)NoNo
Frequency ranges446 MHz446 MHz
Transmit power0.5 W0.5 W
Channels1616
Maximum range (claimed)10 km—
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)38—
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYes—
Squelchautomatic—
Call tones20—
Power & battery
Battery capacity1,200 mAh—
Power sourceRechargeable pack, AA / AAA batteriesRechargeable pack
Runs on AA/AAA batteries tooYes—
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight250 g238 g
Width128 mm—
Height59 mm—
Depth38 mm—
Protection ratingIP67IP67
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx7
FloatsYes—
Shockproof—Yes
DisplayBacklit display—
ColoursOrangeBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
Channel scanYes—
Dual watchYes—
FlashlightYes—
Emergency / SOS alarmYes—
Key lockYes—
Roger beepYes—
Monitor buttonYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYes—
Connectors2,5mm Klinke, USB-C—
Radios in the base pack21
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