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Why is XT50 better than Freetalk Digi 8?
XT50 has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Why is Freetalk Digi 8 better than XT50?
- Channels16 vs 46228.9×
- Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)No · XT50: Yes
Specifications
Side by side
| Radio & range | ||
| Radio standards | PMR446 | PMR446, DMR |
| Licence | Licence-free | Licence-free |
| Digital mode (DMR / dPMR) | No | Yes |
| Frequency ranges | 446 MHz | 446 MHz; 446 - 446.2 MHz |
| Transmit power | 0.5 W | 0.5 W |
| Channels | 16 | 462 |
| Maximum range (claimed) | 8 km | — |
| Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS) | 38 | — |
| CTCSS / DCS sub-tones | Yes | — |
| Squelch | — | automatic |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 700 mAh | — |
| Power source | AA / AAA batteries | — |
| Runs on AA/AAA batteries too | Yes | — |
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | 93 g | — |
| Width | 54 mm | — |
| Height | 103 mm | — |
| Depth | 33 mm | — |
| Water protection (IPx) | — | IPx4 |
| Display | Monochrome display | — |
| Features | ||
| VOX (hands-free) | Yes | — |
| VOX sensitivity levels | 3 | — |
| Channel scan | Yes | — |
| Key lock | Yes | — |
| Roger beep | Yes | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Headset / earpiece jack | Yes | Yes |
| Connectors | 2 Pin Midland | — |
| Radios in the base pack | 2 | 1 |
