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Cobra AM1055 FLT vs Icom IC-U20SR

What AM1055 FLT does better (2) and where IC-U20SR wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Cobra AM1055 FLT
Cobra · 2025AM1055 FLT
9.1Score
2 advantages≈ £100
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Icom IC-U20SR
Icom · 2025IC-U20SR
8.0Score
2 advantages≈ £120
8.7Range & power5.4
7.1Battery9.0
8.3Ruggedness5.5

Why is AM1055 FLT better than IC-U20SR?

  1. Weight45 g vs 157 g3.5×
  2. Water protection (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx4+75%

Why is IC-U20SR better than AM1055 FLT?

  1. USB-C chargingNo · AM1055 FLT: Yes
  2. Battery capacity2,000 mAh vs 2,350 mAh+18%
Specifications

Side by side

Cobra AM1055 FLTCobra AM1055 FLT≈ £1009.1
Icom IC-U20SRIcom IC-U20SR≈ £1208.0
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)12 km—
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)121—
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYes—
Call tones10—
Power & battery
Battery capacity2,000 mAh2,350 mAh
Battery voltage—3.6 V
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
USB-C chargingNoYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight45 g157 g
Width—94 mm
Height—50 mm
Depth—27 mm
Protection ratingIPX7IP54
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx4
FloatsYes—
Military standard (MIL-STD-810)—Yes
Shockproof—Yes
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlack, OrangeBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
Channel scanYes—
FlashlightYes—
Emergency / SOS alarmYes—
Key lockYesYes
Roger beepYes—
Monitor button—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors2,5mm Klinke2,5 und 3,5 mm, USB-C
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