Cobra RX680 Walkie-Talkie-Set PMR446 IP54 vs Motorola XT420

What RX680 Walkie-Talkie-Set PMR446 IP54 does better (2) and where XT420 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

5.1Score

2 advantages≈ £85

Motorola · 2026XT420

7.1Score

1 advantage≈ £100

Higher score

8.2Range & power6.5

3.4Ruggedness6.3

Why is RX680 Walkie-Talkie-Set PMR446 IP54 better than XT420?

Specifications

Only differences	Cobra RX680 Walkie-Talkie-Set PMR446 IP54≈ £855.1	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	—	16
Maximum range (claimed)	10 km	9 km
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)	—	257
CTCSS / DCS sub-tones	—	Yes
Call tones	—	3
Power & battery
Power source	AA / AAA batteries	Rechargeable pack
USB-C charging	—	No
Battery level indicator	—	Yes
Design & durability
Protection rating	—	IP55
Water protection (IPx)	IPx4	IPx5
Military standard (MIL-STD-810)	—	Yes
Shockproof	—	Yes
Display	Monochrome display	No display
Colours	Black, Orange	Black
Features
VOX (hands-free)	—	Yes
VOX sensitivity levels	—	3
Channel scan	—	Yes
Emergency / SOS alarm	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	—