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Kenwood PKT-300 vs Motorola XT420

What PKT-300 does better (1) and where XT420 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Kenwood PKT-300
Kenwood · 2025PKT-300
3.9Score
1 advantage≈ £100
vs
Motorola XT420
Motorola · 2026XT420
7.1Score
1 advantage≈ £100
Higher score
6.5Range & power6.5
2.7Ruggedness6.3

Why is PKT-300 better than XT420?

  1. DisplayBacklit display vs No display

Why is XT420 better than PKT-300?

  1. Water protection (IPx)IPx2 vs IPx52.5×
Specifications

Side by side

Kenwood PKT-300Kenwood PKT-300≈ £1003.9
Motorola XT420Motorola XT420≈ £1007.1
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 km9 km
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)—257
CTCSS / DCS sub-tones—Yes
Call tones—3
Power & battery
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
USB-C chargingNoNo
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight140 g—
Width50 mm—
Height98 mm—
Depth27 mm—
Protection ratingIP52IP55
Water protection (IPx)IPx2IPx5
Military standard (MIL-STD-810)YesYes
Shockproof—Yes
DisplayBacklit displayNo display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels—3
Channel scanYesYes
Key lockYes—
Roger beepYes—
Monitor buttonYesYes
Voice encryption / scrambler—Yes
PC programmable—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors3,5mm Klinke2,5 und 3,5 mm
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