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Motorola XT185 vs TALKPOD D35LF

What XT185 does better (1) and where D35LF wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Motorola XT185
Motorola · 2022XT185
6.1Score
1 advantage≈ £55
Higher score
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TALKPOD D35LF
TALKPOD · 2023D35LF
1 advantage
5.7Ruggedness3.4

Why is XT185 better than D35LF?

  1. DisplayBacklit display vs Monochrome display

Why is D35LF better than XT185?

  1. Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)No · XT185: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Motorola XT185Motorola XT185≈ £556.1
Radio & range
Radio standardsPMR446PMR446
LicenceLicence-freeLicence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)NoYes
Frequency ranges446 MHz—
Transmit power0.5 W—
Channels16—
Maximum range (claimed)8 km—
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)121—
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYes—
Squelchautomatic—
Power & battery
Power sourceRechargeable pack—
USB-C chargingNo—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Design & durability
Weight100 g—
Width136 mm—
Height47 mm—
Depth21 mm—
Protection ratingIP54IP54
Water protection (IPx)IPx4IPx4
ShockproofYes—
DisplayBacklit displayMonochrome display
ColoursBlack—
Features
VOX (hands-free)Yes—
VOX sensitivity levels3—
Channel scanYes—
Key lockYes—
Roger beepYes—
Monitor buttonYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYes—
Connectors2,5mm Klinke, micro USB—
Radios in the base pack2—
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