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Kenwood UTB-10-B vs Motorola TALKABOUT T72

What UTB-10-B does better (0) and where TALKABOUT T72 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Kenwood UTB-10-B
Kenwood · 2023UTB-10-B
0 advantages≈ £45
vs
Motorola TALKABOUT T72
Motorola · 2022TALKABOUT T72
6.1Score
2 advantages≈ £45
Higher score
Dimensions

Size comparison

UTB-10-BTALKABOUT T72
55.5 × 103.926136 × 4721
UTB-10-BTALKABOUT T72Difference
Height103.9 mm47 mm+56.9 mm
Width55.5 mm136 mm−80.5 mm
Depth26 mm21 mm+5 mm
Weight170 g100 g+70 g

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

Why is UTB-10-B better than TALKABOUT T72?

UTB-10-B has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is TALKABOUT T72 better than UTB-10-B?

  1. Maximum range (claimed)2 km vs 8 km4×
  2. Weight170 g vs 100 g+70%
Specifications

Side by side

Radio & range
Radio standardsJapan specified low-power (422 MHz)PMR446
LicenceLicence-freeLicence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)—No
Frequency ranges—446 MHz
Transmit power—0.5 W
Channels—16
Maximum range (claimed)2 km8 km
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)—121
CTCSS / DCS sub-tones—Yes
Squelch—automatic
Power & battery
Power sourceAA / AAA batteries, Rechargeable packRechargeable pack
Runs on AA/AAA batteries tooYes—
USB-C charging—No
Battery level indicator—Yes
Design & durability
Weight170 g100 g
Width56 mm136 mm
Height104 mm47 mm
Depth26 mm21 mm
Protection rating—IP54
Water protection (IPx)—IPx4
Shockproof—Yes
Display—Backlit display
Colours—Orange
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
Channel scan—Yes
Key lock—Yes
Roger beep—Yes
Monitor button—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jack—Yes
Connectors—2,5mm Klinke, micro USB
Radios in the base pack—2
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