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Alinco DJ-P421LA vs Icom IC-U20SR

What DJ-P421LA does better (2) and where IC-U20SR wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Alinco DJ-P421LA
Alinco · 2024DJ-P421LA
2 advantages≈ £110
vs
Icom IC-U20SR
Icom · 2025IC-U20SR
8.0Score
0 advantages≈ £120
Higher score
8.4Ruggedness5.5
Dimensions

Size comparison

DJ-P421LAIC-U20SR
54 × 9218.294 × 5027
DJ-P421LAIC-U20SRDifference
Height92 mm50 mm+42 mm
Width54 mm94 mm−40 mm
Depth18.2 mm27 mm−8.8 mm
Weight104 g157 g−53 g

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

Why is DJ-P421LA better than IC-U20SR?

  1. Water protection (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx4+75%
  2. Weight104 g vs 157 g+51%

Why is IC-U20SR better than DJ-P421LA?

IC-U20SR has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Icom IC-U20SRIcom IC-U20SR≈ £1208.0
Radio & range
Radio standardsJapan specified low-power (422 MHz)PMR446
LicenceLicence-freeLicence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)—No
Frequency ranges—446 MHz
Transmit power—0.5 W
Channels—16
Maximum range (claimed)0.5 km—
Power & battery
Battery capacity—2,350 mAh
Battery voltage—3.6 V
Power sourceAA / AAA batteries, Rechargeable packRechargeable pack
Runs on AA/AAA batteries tooYes—
USB-C charging—Yes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Design & durability
Weight104 g157 g
Width54 mm94 mm
Height92 mm50 mm
Depth18 mm27 mm
Protection ratingIP67IP54
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx4
Military standard (MIL-STD-810)—Yes
Shockproof—Yes
Display—Backlit display
Colours—Black
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
Key lock—Yes
Monitor button—Yes
Voice encryption / scramblerYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jack—Yes
Connectors—2,5 und 3,5 mm, USB-C
Radios in the base pack—1
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