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Motorola TALKABOUT T92 H2O vs Motorola XT185

What TALKABOUT T92 H2O does better (2) and where XT185 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Motorola TALKABOUT T92 H2O
Motorola · 2022TALKABOUT T92 H2O
7.9Score
2 advantages≈ £75
Higher score
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Motorola XT185
Motorola · 2022XT185
6.1Score
1 advantage≈ £55
7.9Range & power6.2
6.7Ruggedness5.7
7.5Features6.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

TALKABOUT T92 H2OXT185
61 × 17838136 × 4721
TALKABOUT T92 H2OXT185Difference
Height178 mm47 mm+131 mm
Width61 mm136 mm−75 mm
Depth38 mm21 mm+17 mm
Weight246 g100 g+146 g

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

Why is TALKABOUT T92 H2O better than XT185?

  1. Water protection (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx4+75%
  2. Maximum range (claimed)10 km vs 8 km+25%

Why is XT185 better than TALKABOUT T92 H2O?

  1. Weight246 g vs 100 g2.5×
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)10 km8 km
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)—121
CTCSS / DCS sub-tones—Yes
Squelchautomaticautomatic
Call tones20—
Power & battery
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
USB-C chargingNoNo
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight246 g100 g
Width61 mm136 mm
Height178 mm47 mm
Depth38 mm21 mm
Protection ratingIP67IP54
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx4
FloatsYes—
Shockproof—Yes
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursYellowBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels—3
Channel scan—Yes
Dual watchYes—
FlashlightYes—
Emergency / SOS alarmYes—
Key lockYesYes
Roger beepYesYes
Monitor button—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors2,5mm Klinke2,5mm Klinke, micro USB
Radios in the base pack—2
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