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5.4Range & power8.7
9.0Battery5.6
5.5Ruggedness6.8
Dimensions
Size comparison
IC-U20SRG18 Pro NC
| IC-U20SR | G18 Pro NC | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 50 mm | 56 mm | −6 mm |
| Width | 94 mm | 113 mm | −19 mm |
| Depth | 27 mm | 38 mm | −11 mm |
| Weight | 157 g | 240 g | −83 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is IC-U20SR better than G18 Pro NC?
- Battery capacity2,350 mAh vs 1,600 mAh+47%
- USB-C chargingYes · G18 Pro NC: No
- Weight157 g vs 240 g+53%
Why is G18 Pro NC better than IC-U20SR?
- Water protection (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx7+75%
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 |
| Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS) | — | 155 |
| CTCSS / DCS sub-tones | — | Yes |
| Squelch | — | adjustable |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 2,350 mAh | 1,600 mAh |
| Battery voltage | 3.6 V | 7.4 V |
| Power source | Rechargeable pack | Rechargeable pack |
| USB-C charging | Yes | No |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | 157 g | 240 g |
| Width | 94 mm | 113 mm |
| Height | 50 mm | 56 mm |
| Depth | 27 mm | 38 mm |
| Protection rating | IP54 | IP67 |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx4 | IPx7 |
| Military standard (MIL-STD-810) | Yes | Yes |
| Shockproof | Yes | — |
| Display | Backlit display | Backlit display |
| Colours | Black | Black |
| Features | ||
| VOX (hands-free) | Yes | Yes |
| VOX sensitivity levels | — | 10 |
| Channel scan | — | Yes |
| Dual watch | — | Yes |
| Key lock | Yes | Yes |
| Roger beep | — | Yes |
| Monitor button | Yes | Yes |
| Noise reduction | — | Yes |
| Voice encryption / scrambler | — | Yes |
| PC programmable | — | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Headset / earpiece jack | Yes | Yes |
| Connectors | 2,5 und 3,5 mm, USB-C | 2,5 und 3,5 mm |
| Radios in the base pack | 1 | 1 |
