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Motorola XT185 vs Motorola XT460

What XT185 does better (3) and where XT460 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Motorola XT185
Motorola · 2022XT185
6.1Score
3 advantages≈ £55
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Motorola XT460
Motorola · 2025XT460
4.7Score
1 advantage≈ £130
6.3Range & power4.8
5.8Ruggedness4.8
6.2Features2.4

Why is XT185 better than XT460?

  1. Channels16 vs 82×
  2. DisplayBacklit display vs Monochrome display
  3. Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)121 vs 104+16%

Why is XT460 better than XT185?

  1. Maximum range (claimed)8 km vs 9 km+12%
Specifications

Side by side

Motorola XT185Motorola XT185≈ £556.1
Motorola XT460Motorola XT460≈ £1304.7
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)8 km9 km
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)121104
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYesYes
Squelchautomaticautomatic
Power & battery
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
USB-C chargingNoNo
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight100 g—
Width136 mm—
Height47 mm—
Depth21 mm—
Protection ratingIP54—
Water protection (IPx)IPx4IPx4
ShockproofYesYes
DisplayBacklit displayMonochrome display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels3—
Channel scanYesYes
Key lockYesYes
Roger beepYes—
Monitor buttonYes—
Voice encryption / scrambler—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors2,5mm Klinke, micro USBKopfhörer
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