Why is L88 better than P19?
L88 has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Why is P19 better than L88?
- USB-C chargingNo · L88: Yes
- DisplayNo display vs Backlit display
Specifications
Side by side
| 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 | 16 |
| Maximum range (claimed) | — | 12 km |
| CTCSS / DCS sub-tones | Yes | Yes |
| Squelch | adjustable | — |
| Call tones | — | 20 |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery capacity | — | 800 mAh |
| Battery voltage | 7.4 V | 3.6 V |
| Power source | Rechargeable pack | Rechargeable pack, AA / AAA batteries |
| Runs on AA/AAA batteries too | — | Yes |
| USB-C charging | No | Yes |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | — | 204 g |
| Width | — | 57 mm |
| Height | — | 188 mm |
| Depth | — | 35 mm |
| Protection rating | — | IP54 |
| Water protection (IPx) | — | IPx4 |
| Shockproof | — | Yes |
| Display | No display | Backlit display |
| Colours | Black | Yellow |
| Features | ||
| VOX (hands-free) | Yes | Yes |
| VOX sensitivity levels | 9 | — |
| Channel scan | Yes | Yes |
| Dual watch | — | Yes |
| Flashlight | — | Yes |
| Emergency / SOS alarm | — | Yes |
| FM radio | — | Yes |
| Key lock | — | Yes |
| Roger beep | — | Yes |
| Monitor button | — | Yes |
| Voice encryption / scrambler | Yes | — |
| PC programmable | Yes | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Headset / earpiece jack | Yes | Yes |
| Connectors | 2,5 und 3,5 mm | USB-C, 2,5mm Klinke |
| Radios in the base pack | 1 | 2 |
