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Motorola XT420 vs Stabo Freetalk com III Koffer

What XT420 does better (1) and where Freetalk com III Koffer wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Motorola XT420
Motorola · 2026XT420
7.1Score
1 advantage≈ £100
Higher score
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Stabo Freetalk com III Koffer
6.8Score
2 advantages≈ £110
6.5Range & power5.4
6.3Ruggedness3.4

Why is XT420 better than Freetalk com III Koffer?

  1. Water protection (IPx)IPx5 vs IPx4+25%

Why is Freetalk com III Koffer better than XT420?

  1. USB-C chargingNo · XT420: Yes
  2. DisplayNo display vs Backlit display
Specifications

Side by side

Motorola XT420Motorola XT420≈ £1007.1
Radio & range
Radio standardsPMR446PMR446
LicenceLicence-freeLicence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)NoNo
Frequency ranges446 MHz446 MHz
Transmit power0.5 W0.5 W
Channels1616
Maximum range (claimed)9 km—
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)257—
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYesYes
Squelch—automatic
Call tones3—
Power & battery
Battery capacity—1,700 mAh
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
USB-C chargingNoYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Protection ratingIP55IP54
Water protection (IPx)IPx5IPx4
Military standard (MIL-STD-810)Yes—
ShockproofYes—
DisplayNo displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels3—
Channel scanYesYes
Key lock—Yes
Roger beep—Yes
Monitor buttonYesYes
Voice encryption / scramblerYes—
PC programmableYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYes—
Connectors2,5 und 3,5 mmUSB-C
Radios in the base pack—2
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