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Motorola XT420 vs Motorola XT460

What XT420 does better (3) and where XT460 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Motorola XT420
Motorola · 2026XT420
7.1Score
3 advantages≈ £100
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Motorola XT460
Motorola · 2025XT460
4.7Score
1 advantage≈ £130
6.6Range & power4.8
6.4Ruggedness4.8
4.3Features2.4

Why is XT420 better than XT460?

  1. Water protection (IPx)IPx5 vs IPx4+25%
  2. Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)257 vs 1042.5×
  3. Channels16 vs 82×

Why is XT460 better than XT420?

  1. DisplayNo display vs Monochrome display
Specifications

Side by side

Motorola XT420Motorola XT420≈ £1007.1
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)9 km9 km
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)257104
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYesYes
Squelch—automatic
Call tones3—
Power & battery
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
USB-C chargingNoNo
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Protection ratingIP55—
Water protection (IPx)IPx5IPx4
Military standard (MIL-STD-810)Yes—
ShockproofYesYes
DisplayNo displayMonochrome display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels3—
Channel scanYesYes
Key lock—Yes
Monitor buttonYes—
Voice encryption / scramblerYesYes
PC programmableYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors2,5 und 3,5 mmKopfhörer
Radios in the base pack—2
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