Why is XT50 better than RT24?
- Maximum range (claimed)8 km vs 1.5 km5.3×
Why is RT24 better than XT50?
- Battery capacity700 mAh vs 1,100 mAh+57%
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 | 16 |
| Maximum range (claimed) | 8 km | 1.5 km |
| Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS) | 38 | — |
| CTCSS / DCS sub-tones | Yes | Yes |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 700 mAh | 1,100 mAh |
| Battery voltage | — | 3.7 V |
| Power source | AA / AAA batteries | Rechargeable pack |
| Runs on AA/AAA batteries too | Yes | — |
| Battery level indicator | — | Yes |
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | 93 g | — |
| Width | 54 mm | — |
| Height | 103 mm | — |
| Depth | 33 mm | — |
| Display | Monochrome display | — |
| Colours | — | Black |
| Features | ||
| VOX (hands-free) | Yes | Yes |
| VOX sensitivity levels | 3 | — |
| Channel scan | Yes | — |
| Key lock | Yes | — |
| Roger beep | Yes | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Headset / earpiece jack | Yes | — |
| Connectors | 2 Pin Midland | — |
| Radios in the base pack | 2 | — |
