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Motorola MOTOTRBO R2 vs TALKPOD D40

What MOTOTRBO R2 does better (1) and where D40 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Motorola MOTOTRBO R2
Motorola · 2025MOTOTRBO R2
4.7Score
1 advantage≈ £340
Higher score
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TALKPOD D40
TALKPOD · 2023D40
0 advantages
4.7Ruggedness2.4

Why is MOTOTRBO R2 better than D40?

  1. Water protection (IPx)IPx5 vs IPx4+25%

Why is D40 better than MOTOTRBO R2?

D40 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateur VHF, Amateur UHFVHF, UHF, DMR
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)—Yes
Dual band (VHF + UHF)YesYes
Frequency ranges400 - 480 MHz; 136 - 174 MHz136–174 MHz, 400–470 MHz
Transmit power5 W—
Channels64—
Power & battery
Power sourceRechargeable pack—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Design & durability
Protection ratingIP55IP54
Water protection (IPx)IPx5IPx4
Military standard (MIL-STD-810)Yes—
DisplayNo display—
ColoursBlack—
Features
VOX (hands-free)Yes—
Channel scanYes—
Emergency / SOS alarmYes—
Voice encryption / scramblerYes—
PC programmableYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYes—
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