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Icom IC-U20SR vs Motorola XT460

What IC-U20SR does better (3) and where XT460 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Icom IC-U20SR
Icom · 2025IC-U20SR
8.0Score
3 advantages≈ £120
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Motorola XT460
Motorola · 2025XT460
4.7Score
0 advantages≈ £130
5.5Range & power4.8
5.6Ruggedness4.8

Why is IC-U20SR better than XT460?

  1. USB-C chargingYes · XT460: No
  2. Channels16 vs 82×
  3. DisplayBacklit display vs Monochrome display

Why is XT460 better than IC-U20SR?

XT460 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Icom IC-U20SRIcom IC-U20SR≈ £1208.0
Motorola XT460Motorola XT460≈ £1304.7
Radio & range
Radio standardsPMR446PMR446
LicenceLicence-freeLicence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)NoNo
Frequency ranges446 MHz446 MHz
Transmit power0.5 W0.5 W
Channels168
Maximum range (claimed)—9 km
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)—104
CTCSS / DCS sub-tones—Yes
Squelch—automatic
Power & battery
Battery capacity2,350 mAh—
Battery voltage3.6 V—
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
USB-C chargingYesNo
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight157 g—
Width94 mm—
Height50 mm—
Depth27 mm—
Protection ratingIP54—
Water protection (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Military standard (MIL-STD-810)Yes—
ShockproofYesYes
DisplayBacklit displayMonochrome display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
Channel scan—Yes
Key lockYesYes
Monitor buttonYes—
Voice encryption / scrambler—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors2,5 und 3,5 mm, USB-CKopfhörer
Radios in the base pack12
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