Logicom Essential Walkie Talkie vs TechSide TS-T3 Go

What Essential Walkie Talkie does better (0) and where TS-T3 Go wins (1) — every spec side by side.

4.6Score

0 advantages≈ £35

TechSide · 2026TS-T3 Go

8.6Score

1 advantage≈ £35

Higher score

7.9Range & power7.9

5.1Battery8.1

3.1Features5.5

Why is Essential Walkie Talkie better than TS-T3 Go?

Essential Walkie Talkie has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Only differences	Logicom Essential Walkie Talkie≈ £354.6	TechSide TS-T3 Go≈ £358.6
Radio & range
Radio standards	PMR446	PMR446
Licence	Licence-free	Licence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)	No	No
Frequency ranges	446 MHz	446 MHz
Transmit power	0.5 W	0.5 W
Channels	16	16
Maximum range (claimed)	10 km	10 km
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)	121	121
CTCSS / DCS sub-tones	Yes	Yes
Squelch	automatic	—
Call tones	5	10
Power & battery
Battery capacity	1,000 mAh	—
Battery voltage	—	3.7 V
Power source	Rechargeable pack	Rechargeable pack, AA / AAA batteries
Runs on AA/AAA batteries too	—	Yes
USB-C charging	Yes	Yes
Battery level indicator	Yes	Yes
Design & durability
Weight	150 g	—
Width	151 mm	—
Height	52 mm	—
Depth	28 mm	—
Protection rating	IP22	—
Water protection (IPx)	IPx2	—
Shockproof	Yes	—
Display	Monochrome display	Backlit display
Colours	Black	Black
Features
VOX (hands-free)	Yes	Yes
VOX sensitivity levels	3	9
Channel scan	—	Yes
Flashlight	Yes	Yes
Emergency / SOS alarm	Yes	Yes
Key lock	Yes	Yes
Monitor button	Yes	Yes
PC programmable	—	Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jack	—	Yes
Connectors	USB-C	USB-C, 2,5mm Klinke
Radios in the base pack	2	—