Why is BF-88E better than XT420?
- USB-C chargingYes · XT420: No
Why is XT420 better than BF-88E?
- Maximum range (claimed)5 km vs 9 km+80%
- Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)155 vs 257+66%
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) | 5 km | 9 km |
| Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS) | 155 | 257 |
| CTCSS / DCS sub-tones | Yes | Yes |
| Squelch | adjustable | — |
| Call tones | — | 3 |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 1,500 mAh | — |
| Battery voltage | 3.7 V | — |
| Power source | Rechargeable pack | Rechargeable pack |
| USB-C charging | Yes | No |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | 150 g | — |
| Width | 168 mm | — |
| Height | 57 mm | — |
| Depth | 34 mm | — |
| Protection rating | — | IP55 |
| Water protection (IPx) | — | IPx5 |
| Military standard (MIL-STD-810) | — | Yes |
| Shockproof | — | Yes |
| Display | No display | No display |
| Colours | Black | Black |
| Features | ||
| VOX (hands-free) | Yes | Yes |
| VOX sensitivity levels | — | 3 |
| Channel scan | Yes | Yes |
| Flashlight | Yes | — |
| Emergency / SOS alarm | Yes | — |
| Monitor button | Yes | Yes |
| Voice encryption / scrambler | — | Yes |
| PC programmable | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Headset / earpiece jack | Yes | Yes |
| Connectors | USB-C | 2,5 und 3,5 mm |
| Radios in the base pack | 10 | — |
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