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Icom IC-U20SR vs Motorola CLR446

What IC-U20SR does better (2) and where CLR446 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Icom IC-U20SR
Icom · 2025IC-U20SR
8.0Score
2 advantages≈ £120
Higher score
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Motorola CLR446
Motorola · 2025CLR446
3.8Score
1 advantage≈ £160
5.4Range & power5.4
5.5Ruggedness2.7
Dimensions

Size comparison

IC-U20SRCLR446
94 × 5027107 × 5123
IC-U20SRCLR446Difference
Height50 mm51 mm−1 mm
Width94 mm107 mm−13 mm
Depth27 mm23 mm+4 mm
Weight157 g126 g+31 g

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

Why is IC-U20SR better than CLR446?

  1. Water protection (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx22×
  2. DisplayBacklit display vs No display

Why is CLR446 better than IC-U20SR?

  1. Weight157 g vs 126 g+25%
Specifications

Side by side

Icom IC-U20SRIcom IC-U20SR≈ £1208.0
Motorola CLR446Motorola CLR446≈ £1603.8
Radio & range
Radio standardsPMR446PMR446
LicenceLicence-freeLicence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)NoNo
Frequency ranges446 MHz446 MHz
Transmit power0.5 W0.5 W
Channels1616
Call tones—6
Power & battery
Battery capacity2,350 mAh—
Battery voltage3.6 V—
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight157 g126 g
Width94 mm107 mm
Height50 mm51 mm
Depth27 mm23 mm
Protection ratingIP54IP52
Water protection (IPx)IPx4IPx2
Military standard (MIL-STD-810)YesYes
ShockproofYes—
DisplayBacklit displayNo display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
Channel scan—Yes
Key lockYes—
Monitor buttonYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYes—
Connectors2,5 und 3,5 mm, USB-C—
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