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Xiaomi Walkie Talkie 2S vs Yaesu FT-4XE

What Walkie Talkie 2S does better (3) and where FT-4XE wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Xiaomi Walkie Talkie 2S
Xiaomi · 2025Walkie Talkie 2S
6.4Score
3 advantages≈ £80
Higher score
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Yaesu FT-4XE
Yaesu · 2025FT-4XE
4.4Score
1 advantage≈ £65
7.3Battery2.8
6.5Features6.0
Dimensions

Size comparison

Walkie Talkie 2SFT-4XE
170 × 552352 × 9030
Walkie Talkie 2SFT-4XEDifference
Height55 mm90 mm−35 mm
Width170 mm52 mm+118 mm
Depth23 mm30 mm−7 mm
Weight140 g250 g−110 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is Walkie Talkie 2S better than FT-4XE?

  1. USB-C chargingYes · FT-4XE: No
  2. Weight140 g vs 250 g+79%
  3. Battery capacity2,190 mAh vs 1,750 mAh+25%

Why is FT-4XE better than Walkie Talkie 2S?

  1. Transmit power4 W vs 5 W+25%
Specifications

Side by side

Yaesu FT-4XEYaesu FT-4XE≈ £654.4
Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateur UHFAmateur VHF, Amateur UHF
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Dual band (VHF + UHF)—Yes
Frequency ranges430 - 440 MHz430 - 440 MHz; 144 - 146 MHz
Transmit power4 W5 W
CTCSS / DCS sub-tones—Yes
Squelch—adjustable
Power & battery
Battery capacity2,190 mAh1,750 mAh
Battery voltage3.8 V7.4 V
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
USB-C chargingYesNo
Standby time120 h—
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight140 g250 g
Width170 mm52 mm
Height55 mm90 mm
Depth23 mm30 mm
Protection ratingIP54—
Water protection (IPx)IPx4—
Shockproof—Yes
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursGreyBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watch—Yes
Emergency / SOS alarm—Yes
FM radioYesYes
Key lock—Yes
Monitor button—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors3,5mm Klinke, USB-C2,5 und 3,5 mm
BluetoothYes—
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