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7.9Range & power8.9
6.4Battery5.9
6.6Ruggedness4.4
Dimensions
Size comparison
Float 2freetalk eco_digi
| Float 2 | freetalk eco_digi | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 59 mm | 54 mm | +5 mm |
| Width | 128 mm | 120 mm | +8 mm |
| Depth | 38 mm | 35 mm | +3 mm |
| Weight | 250 g | 169 g | +81 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Float 2 better than freetalk eco_digi?
- Water protection (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx4+75%
- USB-C chargingYes · freetalk eco_digi: No
- Channels16 vs 62.7×
- DisplayBacklit display vs No display
Why is freetalk eco_digi better than Float 2?
- Transmit power0.5 W vs 1 W2×
- Battery capacity1,200 mAh vs 1,650 mAh+38%
- Weight250 g vs 169 g+48%
- Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)38 vs 1554.1×
Specifications
Side by side
| Radio & range | ||
| Radio standards | PMR446 | Freenet |
| Licence | Licence-free | Licence-free |
| Digital mode (DMR / dPMR) | No | No |
| Frequency ranges | 446 MHz | 149 MHz |
| Transmit power | 0.5 W | 1 W |
| Channels | 16 | 6 |
| Maximum range (claimed) | 10 km | — |
| Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS) | 38 | 155 |
| CTCSS / DCS sub-tones | Yes | Yes |
| Squelch | automatic | adjustable |
| Call tones | 20 | — |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 1,200 mAh | 1,650 mAh |
| Battery voltage | — | 3.7 V |
| Power source | Rechargeable pack, AA / AAA batteries | Rechargeable pack |
| Runs on AA/AAA batteries too | Yes | — |
| USB-C charging | Yes | No |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | 250 g | 169 g |
| Width | 128 mm | 120 mm |
| Height | 59 mm | 54 mm |
| Depth | 38 mm | 35 mm |
| Protection rating | IP67 | IP54 |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx7 | IPx4 |
| Floats | Yes | — |
| Display | Backlit display | No display |
| Colours | Orange | Black |
| Features | ||
| VOX (hands-free) | Yes | — |
| Channel scan | Yes | Yes |
| Dual watch | Yes | — |
| Flashlight | Yes | — |
| Emergency / SOS alarm | Yes | Yes |
| Key lock | Yes | — |
| Roger beep | Yes | — |
| Monitor button | Yes | Yes |
| PC programmable | — | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Headset / earpiece jack | Yes | Yes |
| Connectors | 2,5mm Klinke, USB-C | 2,5 und 3,5 mm |
| Radios in the base pack | 2 | 1 |
