AdvertiseGB · GBP
tech21two-way radios, compared
  1. tech21
  2. Compare
  3. Tectalk Worker 3 vs TALKABOUT T72

Albrecht Tectalk Worker 3 vs Motorola TALKABOUT T72

What Tectalk Worker 3 does better (3) and where TALKABOUT T72 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Albrecht Tectalk Worker 3
Albrecht · 2022Tectalk Worker 3
7.6Score
3 advantages≈ £30
Higher score
vs
Motorola TALKABOUT T72
Motorola · 2022TALKABOUT T72
6.1Score
2 advantages≈ £45
7.9Range & power6.2
4.9Ruggedness5.7
4.1Features6.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

Tectalk Worker 3TALKABOUT T72
110 × 5538136 × 4721
Tectalk Worker 3TALKABOUT T72Difference
Height55 mm47 mm+8 mm
Width110 mm136 mm−26 mm
Depth38 mm21 mm+17 mm
Weight174 g100 g+74 g

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

Why is Tectalk Worker 3 better than TALKABOUT T72?

  1. USB-C chargingYes · TALKABOUT T72: No
  2. Maximum range (claimed)10 km vs 8 km+25%
  3. Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)255 vs 1212.1×

Why is TALKABOUT T72 better than Tectalk Worker 3?

  1. Weight174 g vs 100 g+74%
  2. DisplayNo display vs Backlit display
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)10 km8 km
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)255121
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYesYes
Squelch—automatic
Power & battery
Battery capacity2,000 mAh—
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
USB-C chargingYesNo
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight174 g100 g
Width110 mm136 mm
Height55 mm47 mm
Depth38 mm21 mm
Protection rating—IP54
Water protection (IPx)IPx4IPx4
ShockproofYesYes
DisplayNo displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackOrange
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
Channel scanYesYes
Key lock—Yes
Roger beep—Yes
Monitor button—Yes
PC programmableYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
ConnectorsUSB-C, 2,5 und 3,5 mm2,5mm Klinke, micro USB
Radios in the base pack—2
To compare: 0up to 4 models
Compare