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Baofeng BF-T25E vs Motorola XT420

What BF-T25E does better (1) and where XT420 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Baofeng BF-T25E
Baofeng · 2025BF-T25E
6.4Score
1 advantage≈ £30
vs
Motorola XT420
Motorola · 2026XT420
7.1Score
1 advantage≈ £100
Higher score
5.4Range & power6.5
9.4Features4.4

Why is BF-T25E better than XT420?

  1. DisplayBacklit display vs No display

Why is XT420 better than BF-T25E?

  1. Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)155 vs 257+66%
Specifications

Side by side

Baofeng BF-T25EBaofeng BF-T25E≈ £306.4
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)—9 km
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)155257
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYesYes
Squelchautomatic—
Call tones103
Power & battery
Battery capacity1,400 mAh—
Battery voltage3.7 V—
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
USB-C chargingNoNo
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight256 g—
Width116 mm—
Height58 mm—
Depth40 mm—
Protection rating—IP55
Water protection (IPx)—IPx5
Military standard (MIL-STD-810)—Yes
Shockproof—Yes
DisplayBacklit displayNo display
Colours—Black
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels—3
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watchYes—
FlashlightYes—
Key lockYes—
Roger beepYes—
Monitor buttonYesYes
Voice encryption / scrambler—Yes
PC programmable—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors2,5 und 3,5 mm2,5 und 3,5 mm
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