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Kenwood TK-3701D vs Motorola XT460

What TK-3701D does better (2) and where XT460 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Kenwood TK-3701D
Kenwood · 2025TK-3701D
2 advantages≈ £160
vs
Motorola XT460
Motorola · 2025XT460
4.7Score
0 advantages≈ £130
Higher score
8.4Range & power4.8

Why is TK-3701D better than XT460?

  1. Channels48 vs 86×
  2. Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)Yes · XT460: No

Why is XT460 better than TK-3701D?

XT460 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Motorola XT460Motorola XT460≈ £1304.7
Radio & range
Radio standardsPMR446, dPMR446PMR446
LicenceLicence-freeLicence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)YesNo
Frequency ranges446 MHz; 446 - 446.2 MHz446 MHz
Transmit power0.5 W0.5 W
Channels488
Maximum range (claimed)9 km9 km
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)—104
CTCSS / DCS sub-tones—Yes
Squelch—automatic
Power & battery
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
USB-C charging—No
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight282 g—
Width540 mm—
Height1,230 mm—
Depth340 mm—
Water protection (IPx)—IPx4
ShockproofYesYes
Display—Monochrome display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
Channel scanYesYes
Key lock—Yes
Voice encryption / scramblerYesYes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors—Kopfhörer
Radios in the base pack—2
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