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Logicom Essential Walkie Talkie vs NXGKET 811

What Essential Walkie Talkie does better (1) and where 811 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Logicom Essential Walkie Talkie
4.6Score
1 advantage≈ £35
vs
NXGKET 811
NXGKET · 2026811
6.5Score
2 advantages≈ £30
Higher score
7.9Range & power3.9
5.1Battery6.6
Dimensions

Size comparison

Essential Walkie Talkie811
151 × 522835 × 60160
Essential Walkie Talkie811Difference
Height52 mm60 mm−8 mm
Width151 mm35 mm+116 mm
Depth28 mm160 mm−132 mm

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

Why is Essential Walkie Talkie better than 811?

  1. Maximum range (claimed)10 km vs 5 km2×

Why is 811 better than Essential Walkie Talkie?

  1. Battery capacity1,000 mAh vs 1,200 mAh+20%
  2. DisplayMonochrome display vs Backlit display
Specifications

Side by side

NXGKET 811NXGKET 811≈ £306.5
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)10 km5 km
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)121—
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYesYes
Squelchautomaticadjustable
Call tones510
Power & battery
Battery capacity1,000 mAh1,200 mAh
Battery voltage—3.7 V
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight150 g—
Width151 mm35 mm
Height52 mm60 mm
Depth28 mm160 mm
Protection ratingIP22—
Water protection (IPx)IPx2—
ShockproofYesYes
DisplayMonochrome displayBacklit display
ColoursBlack—
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels3—
Channel scan—Yes
FlashlightYes—
Emergency / SOS alarmYes—
Key lockYesYes
Monitor buttonYesYes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jack—Yes
ConnectorsUSB-CUSB-C, 2,5mm Klinke
Radios in the base pack23
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