Motorola TALKABOUT T82 vs Motorola XT420

What TALKABOUT T82 does better (2) and where XT420 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Motorola · 2017TALKABOUT T82

3.9Score

2 advantages≈ £55

Motorola · 2026XT420

7.1Score

2 advantages≈ £100

Higher score

7.9Range & power6.5

2.1Ruggedness6.3

5.3Features4.4

Why is TALKABOUT T82 better than XT420?

Specifications

Only differences	Motorola TALKABOUT T82≈ £553.9	Motorola XT420≈ £1007.1
Radio & range
Radio standards	PMR446	PMR446
Licence	Licence-free	Licence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)	No	No
Frequency ranges	446 MHz	446 MHz
Transmit power	0.5 W	0.5 W
Channels	16	16
Maximum range (claimed)	10 km	9 km
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)	121	257
CTCSS / DCS sub-tones	Yes	Yes
Squelch	automatic	—
Call tones	20	3
Power & battery
Battery capacity	800 mAh	—
Power source	Rechargeable pack, AA / AAA batteries	Rechargeable pack
Runs on AA/AAA batteries too	Yes	—
USB-C charging	No	No
Battery level indicator	Yes	Yes
Design & durability
Weight	197 g	—
Width	57 mm	—
Height	181 mm	—
Depth	33 mm	—
Protection rating	IPX2	IP55
Water protection (IPx)	IPx2	IPx5
Military standard (MIL-STD-810)	—	Yes
Shockproof	—	Yes
Display	Backlit display	No display
Colours	Black, Orange	Black
Features
VOX (hands-free)	Yes	Yes
VOX sensitivity levels	3	3
Channel scan	Yes	Yes
Dual watch	Yes	—
Flashlight	Yes	—
Emergency / SOS alarm	Yes	—
Key lock	Yes	—
Roger beep	Yes	—
Monitor button	Yes	Yes
Voice encryption / scrambler	—	Yes
PC programmable	—	Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jack	Yes	Yes
Connectors	micro USB, 2,5mm Klinke	2,5 und 3,5 mm
Radios in the base pack	2	—