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Motorola TALKABOUT T72 vs Motorola XT185

What TALKABOUT T72 does better (0) and where XT185 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Motorola TALKABOUT T72
Motorola · 2022TALKABOUT T72
6.1Score
0 advantages≈ £45
vs
Motorola XT185
Motorola · 2022XT185
6.1Score
0 advantages≈ £55
6.2Range & power6.2
5.7Ruggedness5.7
6.3Features6.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

TALKABOUT T72XT185
136 × 4721136 × 4721
TALKABOUT T72XT185Difference
Height47 mm47 mm=
Width136 mm136 mm=
Depth21 mm21 mm=
Weight100 g100 g=

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

Why is TALKABOUT T72 better than XT185?

TALKABOUT T72 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is XT185 better than TALKABOUT T72?

XT185 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Motorola XT185Motorola XT185≈ £556.1
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)8 km8 km
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)121121
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYesYes
Squelchautomaticautomatic
Power & battery
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
USB-C chargingNoNo
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight100 g100 g
Width136 mm136 mm
Height47 mm47 mm
Depth21 mm21 mm
Protection ratingIP54IP54
Water protection (IPx)IPx4IPx4
ShockproofYesYes
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursOrangeBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels—3
Channel scanYesYes
Key lockYesYes
Roger beepYesYes
Monitor buttonYesYes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors2,5mm Klinke, micro USB2,5mm Klinke, micro USB
Radios in the base pack22
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