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Albrecht Tectalk Duo vs Kenwood TK-3701D

What Tectalk Duo does better (3) and where TK-3701D wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Albrecht Tectalk Duo
Albrecht · 2025Tectalk Duo
9.2Score
3 advantages≈ £100
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Kenwood TK-3701D
Kenwood · 2025TK-3701D
2 advantages≈ £160
9.6Range & power8.5

Why is Tectalk Duo better than TK-3701D?

  1. Transmit power1 W vs 0.5 W2×
  2. Maximum range (claimed)12 km vs 9 km+33%
  3. Weight270 g vs 282 g+4%

Why is TK-3701D better than Tectalk Duo?

  1. Channels22 vs 482.2×
  2. Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)No · Tectalk Duo: Yes
Specifications

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Radio & range
Radio standardsPMR446, FreenetPMR446, dPMR446
LicenceLicence-freeLicence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)NoYes
Frequency ranges149 MHz; 446 MHz; 149.0250 - 149.1125 MHz446 MHz; 446 - 446.2 MHz
Transmit power1 W0.5 W
Channels2248
Maximum range (claimed)12 km9 km
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)258—
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYes—
Squelchadjustable—
Power & battery
Battery capacity2,000 mAh—
Battery voltage7.2 V—
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
USB-C chargingYes—
Standby time20 h—
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight270 g282 g
Width134 mm540 mm
Height60 mm1,230 mm
Depth38 mm340 mm
Protection ratingIP56—
Water protection (IPx)IPx6—
Shockproof—Yes
DisplayMonochrome display—
Colours—Black
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
Channel scanYesYes
FlashlightYes—
Emergency / SOS alarmYes—
FM radioYes—
Key lockYes—
Voice encryption / scrambler—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jack—Yes
ConnectorsUSB-C—
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