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Albrecht Tectalk Worker 3 vs Motorola TALKABOUT T82

What Tectalk Worker 3 does better (5) and where TALKABOUT T82 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Albrecht Tectalk Worker 3
Albrecht · 2022Tectalk Worker 3
7.6Score
5 advantages≈ £30
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Motorola TALKABOUT T82
Motorola · 2017TALKABOUT T82
3.9Score
1 advantage≈ £55
7.9Range & power7.9
8.7Battery3.0
4.9Ruggedness2.1
4.1Features5.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

Tectalk Worker 3TALKABOUT T82
110 × 553857 × 18133
Tectalk Worker 3TALKABOUT T82Difference
Height55 mm181 mm−126 mm
Width110 mm57 mm+53 mm
Depth38 mm33 mm+5 mm
Weight174 g197 g−23 g

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

Why is Tectalk Worker 3 better than TALKABOUT T82?

  1. Battery capacity2,000 mAh vs 800 mAh2.5×
  2. Water protection (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx22×
  3. USB-C chargingYes · TALKABOUT T82: No
  4. Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)255 vs 1212.1×
  5. Weight174 g vs 197 g+13%

Why is TALKABOUT T82 better than Tectalk Worker 3?

  1. 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 km10 km
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)255121
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYesYes
Squelch—automatic
Call tones—20
Power & battery
Battery capacity2,000 mAh800 mAh
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack, AA / AAA batteries
Runs on AA/AAA batteries too—Yes
USB-C chargingYesNo
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight174 g197 g
Width110 mm57 mm
Height55 mm181 mm
Depth38 mm33 mm
Protection rating—IPX2
Water protection (IPx)IPx4IPx2
ShockproofYes—
DisplayNo displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack, Orange
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels—3
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watch—Yes
Flashlight—Yes
Emergency / SOS alarm—Yes
Key lock—Yes
Roger beep—Yes
Monitor button—Yes
PC programmableYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
ConnectorsUSB-C, 2,5 und 3,5 mmmicro USB, 2,5mm Klinke
Radios in the base pack—2
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