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Motorola XT460 vs President freecomm 850

What XT460 does better (1) and where freecomm 850 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Motorola XT460
Motorola · 2025XT460
4.7Score
1 advantage≈ £130
vs
President freecomm 850
President · 2026freecomm 850
6.0Score
3 advantages≈ £140
Higher score
4.8Range & power6.9
4.8Ruggedness7.9

Why is XT460 better than freecomm 850?

  1. Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)104 vs 382.7×

Why is freecomm 850 better than XT460?

  1. Water protection (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx7+75%
  2. Maximum range (claimed)9 km vs 10 km+11%
  3. DisplayMonochrome display vs Backlit display
Specifications

Side by side

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
Channels88
Maximum range (claimed)9 km10 km
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)10438
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYesYes
Squelchautomaticautomatic
Call tones—5
Power & battery
Battery capacity—950 mAh
Battery voltage—3.7 V
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
USB-C chargingNoNo
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight—205 g
Width—62 mm
Height—135 mm
Depth—37 mm
Protection rating—IPX7
Water protection (IPx)IPx4IPx7
ShockproofYes—
DisplayMonochrome displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackOrange
Features
VOX (hands-free)Yes—
VOX sensitivity levels—5
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watch—Yes
Key lockYesYes
Roger beep—Yes
Voice encryption / scramblerYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
ConnectorsKopfhörer3,5mm Klinke
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