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Motorola TALKABOUT T42 vs Motorola TLKR T41

What TALKABOUT T42 does better (2) and where TLKR T41 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Motorola TALKABOUT T42
Motorola · 2018TALKABOUT T42
2 advantages≈ £20
vs
Motorola TLKR T41
Motorola · 2017TLKR T41
1 advantage
2.9Range & power2.4
Dimensions

Size comparison

TALKABOUT T42TLKR T41
48 × 1362750 × 13429
TALKABOUT T42TLKR T41Difference
Height136 mm134 mm+2 mm
Width48 mm50 mm−2 mm
Depth27 mm29 mm−2 mm
Weight79 g74 g+5 g

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

Why is TALKABOUT T42 better than TLKR T41?

  1. Channels16 vs 82×
  2. DisplayBacklit display vs Monochrome display

Why is TLKR T41 better than TALKABOUT T42?

  1. Weight79 g vs 74 g+7%
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
Channels168
Maximum range (claimed)4 km4 km
Squelch—automatic
Call tones1—
Power & battery
Power sourceRechargeable pack, AA / AAA batteriesAA / AAA batteries
Runs on AA/AAA batteries tooYes—
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight79 g74 g
Width48 mm50 mm
Height136 mm134 mm
Depth27 mm29 mm
DisplayBacklit displayMonochrome display
Features
Channel scanYesYes
Key lockYes—
Roger beepYesYes
Monitor buttonYes—
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