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  3. TALKABOUT T92 H2O vs XT420

Motorola TALKABOUT T92 H2O vs Motorola XT420

What TALKABOUT T92 H2O does better (3) and where XT420 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Motorola TALKABOUT T92 H2O
Motorola · 2022TALKABOUT T92 H2O
7.9Score
3 advantages≈ £75
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Motorola XT420
Motorola · 2026XT420
7.1Score
0 advantages≈ £100
7.9Range & power6.5
6.7Ruggedness6.3
7.5Features4.4

Why is TALKABOUT T92 H2O better than XT420?

  1. Water protection (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx5+40%
  2. Maximum range (claimed)10 km vs 9 km+11%
  3. DisplayBacklit display vs No display

Why is XT420 better than TALKABOUT T92 H2O?

XT420 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Motorola TALKABOUT T92 H2OMotorola TALKABOUT T92 H2O≈ £757.9
Motorola XT420Motorola XT420≈ £1007.1
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 km9 km
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)—257
CTCSS / DCS sub-tones—Yes
Squelchautomatic—
Call tones203
Power & battery
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
USB-C chargingNoNo
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight246 g—
Width61 mm—
Height178 mm—
Depth38 mm—
Protection ratingIP67IP55
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx5
FloatsYes—
Military standard (MIL-STD-810)—Yes
Shockproof—Yes
DisplayBacklit displayNo display
ColoursYellowBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels—3
Channel scan—Yes
Dual watchYes—
FlashlightYes—
Emergency / SOS alarmYes—
Key lockYes—
Roger beepYes—
Monitor button—Yes
Voice encryption / scrambler—Yes
PC programmable—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors2,5mm Klinke2,5 und 3,5 mm

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