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Motorola TALKABOUT T42 vs Motorola TALKABOUT T92 H2O

What TALKABOUT T42 does better (1) and where TALKABOUT T92 H2O wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Motorola TALKABOUT T42
Motorola · 2018TALKABOUT T42
1 advantage≈ £20
vs
Motorola TALKABOUT T92 H2O
Motorola · 2022TALKABOUT T92 H2O
7.9Score
1 advantage≈ £75
Higher score
2.9Range & power7.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

TALKABOUT T42TALKABOUT T92 H2O
48 × 1362761 × 17838
TALKABOUT T42TALKABOUT T92 H2ODifference
Height136 mm178 mm−42 mm
Width48 mm61 mm−13 mm
Depth27 mm38 mm−11 mm
Weight79 g246 g−167 g

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

Why is TALKABOUT T42 better than TALKABOUT T92 H2O?

  1. Weight79 g vs 246 g3.1×

Why is TALKABOUT T92 H2O better than TALKABOUT T42?

  1. Maximum range (claimed)4 km vs 10 km2.5×
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 km10 km
Squelch—automatic
Call tones120
Power & battery
Power sourceRechargeable pack, AA / AAA batteriesRechargeable pack
Runs on AA/AAA batteries tooYes—
USB-C charging—No
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight79 g246 g
Width48 mm61 mm
Height136 mm178 mm
Depth27 mm38 mm
Protection rating—IP67
Water protection (IPx)—IPx7
Floats—Yes
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
Colours—Yellow
Features
VOX (hands-free)—Yes
Channel scanYes—
Dual watch—Yes
Flashlight—Yes
Emergency / SOS alarm—Yes
Key lockYesYes
Roger beepYesYes
Monitor buttonYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jack—Yes
Connectors—2,5mm Klinke
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