Cobra AM255 PMR Walkie-Talkie 5km Reichweite, 8 Kanäle vs Motorola XT420

What AM255 PMR Walkie-Talkie 5km Reichweite, 8 Kanäle does better (0) and where XT420 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

0 advantages

Motorola · 2026XT420

7.1Score

2 advantages≈ £100

Higher score

2.7Range & power6.5

Why is AM255 PMR Walkie-Talkie 5km Reichweite, 8 Kanäle better than XT420?

AM255 PMR Walkie-Talkie 5km Reichweite, 8 Kanäle has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Only differences	Cobra AM255 PMR Walkie-Talkie 5km Reichweite, 8 Kanäle	Motorola XT420≈ £1007.1
Radio & range
Radio standards	PMR446	PMR446
Licence	Licence-free	Licence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)	No	No
Frequency ranges	446 MHz	446 MHz
Transmit power	0.5 W	0.5 W
Channels	8	16
Maximum range (claimed)	5 km	9 km
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)	—	257
CTCSS / DCS sub-tones	—	Yes
Squelch	automatic	—
Call tones	—	3
Power & battery
Power source	Rechargeable pack, AA / AAA batteries	Rechargeable pack
Runs on AA/AAA batteries too	Yes	—
USB-C charging	—	No
Battery level indicator	—	Yes
Design & durability
Protection rating	—	IP55
Water protection (IPx)	—	IPx5
Military standard (MIL-STD-810)	—	Yes
Shockproof	—	Yes
Display	—	No display
Colours	Black	Black
Features
VOX (hands-free)	—	Yes
VOX sensitivity levels	—	3
Channel scan	—	Yes
Monitor button	—	Yes
Voice encryption / scrambler	—	Yes
PC programmable	—	Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jack	—	Yes
Connectors	—	2,5 und 3,5 mm
Radios in the base pack	2	—