Why is XT420 better than RT649?
XT420 has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Why is RT649 better than XT420?
- 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 | — | automatic |
| Call tones | 3 | 20 |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery voltage | — | 3.6 V |
| Power source | Rechargeable pack | AA / AAA batteries |
| USB-C charging | No | No |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Design & durability | ||
| Width | — | 174 mm |
| Height | — | 54 mm |
| Depth | — | 32 mm |
| Protection rating | IP55 | IP65 |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx5 | IPx5 |
| Military standard (MIL-STD-810) | Yes | — |
| Shockproof | Yes | — |
| Display | No display | Backlit display |
| Colours | Black | Orange |
| Features | ||
| VOX (hands-free) | Yes | Yes |
| VOX sensitivity levels | 3 | 3 |
| Channel scan | Yes | Yes |
| Dual watch | — | Yes |
| Flashlight | — | 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 | micro USB |
