Why is XT420 better than HD-1?
XT420 has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Why is HD-1 better than XT420?
- USB-C chargingNo · XT420: Yes
- Water protection (IPx)IPx5 vs IPx7+40%
- DisplayNo display vs Backlit display
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) | 9 km | — |
| Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS) | 257 | — |
| CTCSS / DCS sub-tones | Yes | Yes |
| Squelch | — | adjustable |
| Call tones | 3 | — |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery capacity | — | 2,400 mAh |
| Power source | Rechargeable pack | Rechargeable pack |
| USB-C charging | No | Yes |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | — | 210 g |
| Width | — | 62 mm |
| Height | — | 29 mm |
| Depth | — | 180 mm |
| Protection rating | IP55 | IP67 |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx5 | IPx7 |
| Military standard (MIL-STD-810) | Yes | — |
| Shockproof | Yes | — |
| Display | No display | Backlit display |
| Colours | Black | Yellow |
| Features | ||
| VOX (hands-free) | Yes | Yes |
| VOX sensitivity levels | 3 | — |
| Channel scan | Yes | Yes |
| Emergency / SOS alarm | — | Yes |
| Key lock | — | Yes |
| Roger beep | — | Yes |
| Monitor button | Yes | Yes |
| Voice encryption / scrambler | Yes | — |
| PC programmable | Yes | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Headset / earpiece jack | Yes | Yes |
| Connectors | 2,5 und 3,5 mm | 2,5 und 3,5 mm, USB-C |
