Why is XT420 better than RB629?
XT420 has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Why is RB629 better than XT420?
RB629 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) | 9 km | — |
| Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS) | 257 | — |
| CTCSS / DCS sub-tones | Yes | — |
| Squelch | — | adjustable |
| Call tones | 3 | — |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery capacity | — | 1,100 mAh |
| Battery voltage | — | 3.7 V |
| Power source | Rechargeable pack | Rechargeable pack |
| USB-C charging | No | No |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Design & durability | ||
| Width | — | 113 mm |
| Height | — | 58 mm |
| Depth | — | 34 mm |
| Protection rating | IP55 | — |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx5 | — |
| Military standard (MIL-STD-810) | Yes | — |
| Shockproof | Yes | Yes |
| Display | No display | No display |
| Colours | Black | Black |
| Features | ||
| VOX (hands-free) | Yes | Yes |
| VOX sensitivity levels | 3 | — |
| Channel scan | Yes | Yes |
| Emergency / SOS alarm | — | Yes |
| Monitor button | Yes | Yes |
| Voice encryption / scrambler | Yes | — |
| PC programmable | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Headset / earpiece jack | Yes | Yes |
| Connectors | 2,5 und 3,5 mm | 2,5 und 3,5 mm |
| Radios in the base pack | — | 4 |
