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Albrecht Tectalk Worker 3 vs Motorola XT420

What Tectalk Worker 3 does better (2) and where XT420 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Albrecht Tectalk Worker 3
Albrecht · 2022Tectalk Worker 3
7.6Score
2 advantages≈ £30
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Motorola XT420
Motorola · 2026XT420
7.1Score
1 advantage≈ £100
7.9Range & power6.5
4.9Ruggedness6.3
4.1Features4.4

Why is Tectalk Worker 3 better than XT420?

  1. USB-C chargingYes · XT420: No
  2. Maximum range (claimed)10 km vs 9 km+11%

Why is XT420 better than Tectalk Worker 3?

  1. Water protection (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx5+25%
Specifications

Side by side

Motorola XT420Motorola XT420≈ £1007.1
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 km9 km
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)255257
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYesYes
Call tones—3
Power & battery
Battery capacity2,000 mAh—
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
USB-C chargingYesNo
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight174 g—
Width110 mm—
Height55 mm—
Depth38 mm—
Protection rating—IP55
Water protection (IPx)IPx4IPx5
Military standard (MIL-STD-810)—Yes
ShockproofYesYes
DisplayNo displayNo display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels—3
Channel scanYesYes
Monitor button—Yes
Voice encryption / scrambler—Yes
PC programmableYesYes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
ConnectorsUSB-C, 2,5 und 3,5 mm2,5 und 3,5 mm
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