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Maas-Elektronik PT-4502 vs Motorola XT460

What PT-4502 does better (3) and where XT460 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Maas-Elektronik PT-4502
Maas-Elektronik · 2025PT-4502
4.5Score
3 advantages≈ £130
vs
Motorola XT460
Motorola · 2025XT460
4.7Score
0 advantages≈ £130
Higher score
5.5Range & power4.8
4.5Ruggedness4.8

Why is PT-4502 better than XT460?

  1. Channels16 vs 82×
  2. DisplayBacklit display vs Monochrome display
  3. Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)134 vs 104+29%

Why is XT460 better than PT-4502?

XT460 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Motorola XT460Motorola XT460≈ £1304.7
Radio & range
Radio standardsPMR446PMR446
LicenceLicence-freeLicence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)NoNo
Frequency ranges446 MHz446 MHz
Transmit power0.5 W0.5 W
Channels168
Maximum range (claimed)—9 km
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)134104
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYesYes
Squelchadjustableautomatic
Power & battery
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
USB-C charging—No
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight236 g—
Water protection (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Military standard (MIL-STD-810)Yes—
ShockproofYesYes
DisplayBacklit displayMonochrome display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels9—
Channel scan—Yes
Dual watchYes—
Key lock—Yes
Voice encryption / scrambler—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jack—Yes
Connectors—Kopfhörer
Radios in the base pack12
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