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8.6Range & power4.8
6.9Ruggedness4.8
9.2Features2.4
Why is G18 Pro NC better than XT460?
- Water protection (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx4+75%
- Maximum range (claimed)12 km vs 9 km+33%
- Channels16 vs 82×
- DisplayBacklit display vs Monochrome display
- Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)155 vs 104+49%
Why is XT460 better than G18 Pro NC?
XT460 has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Specifications
Side by side
| 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 | 8 |
| Maximum range (claimed) | 12 km | 9 km |
| Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS) | 155 | 104 |
| CTCSS / DCS sub-tones | Yes | Yes |
| Squelch | adjustable | automatic |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 1,600 mAh | — |
| Battery voltage | 7.4 V | — |
| Power source | Rechargeable pack | Rechargeable pack |
| USB-C charging | No | No |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | 240 g | — |
| Width | 113 mm | — |
| Height | 56 mm | — |
| Depth | 38 mm | — |
| Protection rating | IP67 | — |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx7 | IPx4 |
| Military standard (MIL-STD-810) | Yes | — |
| Shockproof | — | Yes |
| Display | Backlit display | Monochrome display |
| Colours | Black | Black |
| Features | ||
| VOX (hands-free) | Yes | Yes |
| VOX sensitivity levels | 10 | — |
| Channel scan | Yes | Yes |
| Dual watch | Yes | — |
| Key lock | Yes | Yes |
| Roger beep | Yes | — |
| Monitor button | Yes | — |
| Noise reduction | Yes | — |
| Voice encryption / scrambler | Yes | Yes |
| PC programmable | Yes | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Headset / earpiece jack | Yes | Yes |
| Connectors | 2,5 und 3,5 mm | Kopfhörer |
| Radios in the base pack | 1 | 2 |
