Why is XT185 better than RT24 Plus?
XT185 has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Why is RT24 Plus better than XT185?
RT24 Plus has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Specifications
Side by side
| 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) | 8 km | — |
| Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS) | 121 | — |
| CTCSS / DCS sub-tones | Yes | Yes |
| Squelch | automatic | — |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery voltage | — | 3.7 V |
| Power source | Rechargeable pack | Rechargeable pack |
| USB-C charging | No | — |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | 100 g | — |
| Width | 136 mm | — |
| Height | 47 mm | — |
| Depth | 21 mm | — |
| Protection rating | IP54 | — |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx4 | — |
| Shockproof | Yes | — |
| Display | Backlit display | — |
| Colours | Black | Black |
| Features | ||
| VOX (hands-free) | Yes | Yes |
| VOX sensitivity levels | 3 | — |
| Channel scan | Yes | — |
| Key lock | Yes | — |
| Roger beep | Yes | — |
| Monitor button | Yes | — |
| Voice encryption / scrambler | — | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Headset / earpiece jack | Yes | — |
| Connectors | 2,5mm Klinke, micro USB | — |
| Radios in the base pack | 2 | — |
