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Icom IC-M94DE vs Icom IC-U20SR

What IC-M94DE does better (3) and where IC-U20SR wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Icom IC-M94DE
Icom · 2022IC-M94DE
8.5Score
3 advantages≈ £340
Higher score
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Icom IC-U20SR
Icom · 2025IC-U20SR
8.0Score
1 advantage≈ £120
9.1Battery9.0
5.7Ruggedness5.5

Why is IC-M94DE better than IC-U20SR?

  1. Transmit power6 W vs 0.5 W12×
  2. Water protection (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx4+75%
  3. Battery capacity2,400 mAh vs 2,350 mAh+2%

Why is IC-U20SR better than IC-M94DE?

  1. Weight357 g vs 157 g2.3×
Specifications

Side by side

Icom IC-M94DEIcom IC-M94DE≈ £3408.5
Icom IC-U20SRIcom IC-U20SR≈ £1208.0
Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateur VHF, Marine VHFPMR446
Licence—Licence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)—No
Frequency ranges156 - 163.425 MHz446 MHz
Transmit power6 W0.5 W
Channels—16
Squelchadjustable—
Power & battery
Battery capacity2,400 mAh2,350 mAh
Battery voltage7.2 V3.6 V
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
USB-C charging—Yes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight357 g157 g
Width609 mm94 mm
Height1,458 mm50 mm
Depth438 mm27 mm
Protection ratingIPX7IP54
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx4
FloatsYes—
Military standard (MIL-STD-810)YesYes
Shockproof—Yes
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)—Yes
Channel scanYes—
Dual watchYes—
Emergency / SOS alarmYes—
Key lockYesYes
Monitor button—Yes
GPSYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors—2,5 und 3,5 mm, USB-C
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