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Icom IC-F29SR2 vs Icom IC-U20SR

What IC-F29SR2 does better (1) and where IC-U20SR wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Icom IC-F29SR2
Icom · 2025IC-F29SR2
7.7Score
1 advantage≈ £160
vs
Icom IC-U20SR
Icom · 2025IC-U20SR
8.0Score
3 advantages≈ £120
Higher score
6.2Range & power5.4
6.9Battery9.0
6.8Ruggedness5.5
Dimensions

Size comparison

IC-F29SR2IC-U20SR
52 × 1862494 × 5027
IC-F29SR2IC-U20SRDifference
Height186 mm50 mm+136 mm
Width52 mm94 mm−42 mm
Depth24 mm27 mm−3 mm
Weight240 g157 g+83 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is IC-F29SR2 better than IC-U20SR?

  1. Water protection (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx4+75%

Why is IC-U20SR better than IC-F29SR2?

  1. Battery capacity1,570 mAh vs 2,350 mAh+50%
  2. Weight240 g vs 157 g+53%
  3. DisplayNo display vs Backlit display
Specifications

Side by side

Icom IC-F29SR2Icom IC-F29SR2≈ £1607.7
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)8 km—
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYes—
Call tones10—
Power & battery
Battery capacity1,570 mAh2,350 mAh
Battery voltage7.2 V3.6 V
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
USB-C charging—Yes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight240 g157 g
Width52 mm94 mm
Height186 mm50 mm
Depth24 mm27 mm
Protection ratingIP67IP54
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx4
Military standard (MIL-STD-810)YesYes
Shockproof—Yes
DisplayNo displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)—Yes
Channel scanYes—
Key lockYesYes
Monitor buttonYesYes
PC programmableYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jack—Yes
Connectors—2,5 und 3,5 mm, USB-C
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