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Motorola TALKABOUT T42 vs Motorola TALKABOUT T62

What TALKABOUT T42 does better (1) and where TALKABOUT T62 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Motorola TALKABOUT T42
Motorola · 2018TALKABOUT T42
1 advantage≈ £20
vs
Motorola TALKABOUT T62
Motorola · 2018TALKABOUT T62
4.4Score
1 advantage≈ £40
Higher score
2.9Range & power6.2
Dimensions

Size comparison

TALKABOUT T42TALKABOUT T62
48 × 1362754 × 16531
TALKABOUT T42TALKABOUT T62Difference
Height136 mm165 mm−29 mm
Width48 mm54 mm−6 mm
Depth27 mm31 mm−4 mm
Weight79 g161 g−82 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is TALKABOUT T42 better than TALKABOUT T62?

  1. Weight79 g vs 161 g2×

Why is TALKABOUT T62 better than TALKABOUT T42?

  1. Maximum range (claimed)4 km vs 8 km2×
Specifications

Side by side

Radio & range
Radio standardsPMR446PMR446
LicenceLicence-freeLicence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)NoNo
Frequency ranges446 MHz446 MHz
Transmit power0.5 W0.5 W
Channels1616
Maximum range (claimed)4 km8 km
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)—121
CTCSS / DCS sub-tones—Yes
Squelch—automatic
Call tones120
Power & battery
Battery capacity—800 mAh
Power sourceRechargeable pack, AA / AAA batteriesRechargeable pack, AA / AAA batteries
Runs on AA/AAA batteries tooYesYes
USB-C charging—No
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight79 g161 g
Width48 mm54 mm
Height136 mm165 mm
Depth27 mm31 mm
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
Features
VOX (hands-free)—Yes
VOX sensitivity levels—3
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watch—Yes
Key lockYesYes
Roger beepYesYes
Monitor buttonYesYes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jack—Yes
Connectors—micro USB, 2,5mm Klinke
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