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Motorola XT185 vs Stabo Freecomm 330

What XT185 does better (1) and where Freecomm 330 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Motorola XT185
Motorola · 2022XT185
6.1Score
1 advantage≈ £55
vs
Stabo Freecomm 330
Stabo · 2025Freecomm 330
9.5Score
1 advantage≈ £25
Higher score
6.3Range & power5.5
Dimensions

Size comparison

XT185Freecomm 330
136 × 472155 × 12526
XT185Freecomm 330Difference
Height47 mm125 mm−78 mm
Width136 mm55 mm+81 mm
Depth21 mm26 mm−5 mm
Weight100 g111 g−11 g

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

Why is XT185 better than Freecomm 330?

  1. Weight100 g vs 111 g+11%

Why is Freecomm 330 better than XT185?

  1. USB-C chargingNo · XT185: Yes
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)8 km—
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)121—
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYesYes
Squelchautomaticautomatic
Power & battery
Battery capacity—2,500 mAh
Battery voltage—3.7 V
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
USB-C chargingNoYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight100 g111 g
Width136 mm55 mm
Height47 mm125 mm
Depth21 mm26 mm
Protection ratingIP54—
Water protection (IPx)IPx4—
ShockproofYes—
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackCamouflage
Features
VOX (hands-free)Yes—
VOX sensitivity levels3—
Channel scanYes—
Flashlight—Yes
Key lockYes—
Roger beepYes—
Monitor buttonYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYes—
Connectors2,5mm Klinke, micro USBUSB-C
Radios in the base pack22
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