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Albrecht Tectalk Go vs Baofeng GT-18 PMR

What Tectalk Go does better (1) and where GT-18 PMR wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Albrecht Tectalk Go
Albrecht · 2025Tectalk Go
1 advantage≈ £30
vs
Baofeng GT-18 PMR
Baofeng · 2025GT-18 PMR
6.1Score
1 advantage≈ £45
Higher score
3.9Range & power3.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

Tectalk GoGT-18 PMR
48 × 40142147 × 5726
Tectalk GoGT-18 PMRDifference
Height40 mm57 mm−17 mm
Width48 mm147 mm−99 mm
Depth142 mm26 mm+116 mm
Weight92 g33 g+59 g

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

Why is Tectalk Go better than GT-18 PMR?

  1. USB-C chargingYes · GT-18 PMR: No

Why is GT-18 PMR better than Tectalk Go?

  1. Weight92 g vs 33 g2.8×
Specifications

Side by side

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)5 km5 km
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)—155
CTCSS / DCS sub-tones—Yes
Squelch—adjustable
Power & battery
Battery capacity—1,500 mAh
Battery voltage—3.7 V
Power sourceAA / AAA batteriesRechargeable pack
USB-C chargingYesNo
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight92 g33 g
Width48 mm147 mm
Height40 mm57 mm
Depth142 mm26 mm
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursRed—
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
Channel scan—Yes
FlashlightYesYes
Key lockYesYes
Monitor button—Yes
Connectivity
ConnectorsUSB-Cmicro USB
Radios in the base pack23
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