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Icom IC-U20SR vs Kenwood PKT-300

What IC-U20SR does better (2) and where PKT-300 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Icom IC-U20SR
Icom · 2025IC-U20SR
8.0Score
2 advantages≈ £120
Higher score
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Kenwood PKT-300
Kenwood · 2025PKT-300
3.9Score
1 advantage≈ £100
5.4Range & power6.5
5.5Ruggedness2.7
Dimensions

Size comparison

IC-U20SRPKT-300
94 × 502750 × 9827
IC-U20SRPKT-300Difference
Height50 mm98 mm−48 mm
Width94 mm50 mm+44 mm
Depth27 mm27 mm=
Weight157 g140 g+17 g

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

Why is IC-U20SR better than PKT-300?

  1. Water protection (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx22×
  2. USB-C chargingYes · PKT-300: No

Why is PKT-300 better than IC-U20SR?

  1. Weight157 g vs 140 g+12%
Specifications

Side by side

Icom IC-U20SRIcom IC-U20SR≈ £1208.0
Kenwood PKT-300Kenwood PKT-300≈ £1003.9
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)—9 km
Power & battery
Battery capacity2,350 mAh—
Battery voltage3.6 V—
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
USB-C chargingYesNo
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight157 g140 g
Width94 mm50 mm
Height50 mm98 mm
Depth27 mm27 mm
Protection ratingIP54IP52
Water protection (IPx)IPx4IPx2
Military standard (MIL-STD-810)YesYes
ShockproofYes—
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
Channel scan—Yes
Key lockYesYes
Roger beep—Yes
Monitor buttonYesYes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors2,5 und 3,5 mm, USB-C3,5mm Klinke
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