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Albrecht Tectalk Go vs Solognac Walkie-Talkie 500

What Tectalk Go does better (2) and where Walkie-Talkie 500 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Albrecht Tectalk Go
Albrecht · 2025Tectalk Go
2 advantages≈ £30
vs
Solognac Walkie-Talkie 500
Solognac · 2025Walkie-Talkie 500
4.1Score
1 advantage≈ £45
Higher score
3.9Range & power7.9

Why is Tectalk Go better than Walkie-Talkie 500?

  1. USB-C chargingYes · Walkie-Talkie 500: No
  2. Weight92 g vs 175 g+90%

Why is Walkie-Talkie 500 better than Tectalk Go?

  1. Maximum range (claimed)5 km vs 10 km2×
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 km10 km
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)—83
CTCSS / DCS sub-tones—Yes
Power & battery
Battery capacity—800 mAh
Power sourceAA / AAA batteriesRechargeable pack, AA / AAA batteries
Runs on AA/AAA batteries too—Yes
USB-C chargingYesNo
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight92 g175 g
Width48 mm—
Height40 mm—
Depth142 mm—
Protection rating—IPX4
Water protection (IPx)—IPx4
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursRedOrange
Features
VOX (hands-free)Yes—
FlashlightYes—
Key lockYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jack—Yes
ConnectorsUSB-C2,5mm Klinke, micro USB
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