walkie talkie comparison

If you're looking for license-free walkie talkies for commercial use in the UK, it can be difficult to decide which brand to choose. There are several reputable brands on the market, each with their own unique features and benefits.

To help you make an informed decision, we've created a comparison table that lists the most popular licence-free UK commercial walkie talkies from four leading brands: Motorola, Hytera, Kenwood, and Kirisun. The table includes important features such as range, battery life, designed usage, and more, so you can easily compare and choose the best walkie talkies for your needs.

In addition to our comparison table for commercial walkie talkies, we also have a separate comparison table for licence-free UK leisure radios. This table includes top brands such as, Motorola, and Kenwood, and is perfect for users who need walkie talkies for leisure activities such as hiking, camping, or skiing.

Whether you're in need of walkie talkies for commercial or leisure use, our comparison tables make it easy to compare features and find the best options for your needs.

Motorola Walkie Talkies

Motorola is a well-known brand in the communication industry and offers a range of licence-free walkie talkies for commercial use in the UK. Their models come with a range of features such as long battery life, high power output, and clear audio quality.

Hytera Walkie Talkies

Hytera is another reputable brand in the walkie talkie market and offers licence-free models that are suitable for use in commercial settings. Their walkie talkies come with features such as noise-canceling technology, long-range communication, and rugged design for outdoor use.

Kenwood Walkie Talkies

Kenwood also offers license-free walkie talkies that are designed for commercial use in the UK. Their models come with features such as clear audio quality, long battery life, and rugged construction for use in harsh environments.

Kirisun Walkie Talkies

Kirisun is a lesser-known brand in the walkie talkie market but offers licence-free models that are suitable for commercial use in the UK. Their walkie talkies come with features such as long-range communication, clear audio quality, and compact design for easy portability.

Commercial Walkie Talkie Comparison - PMR446

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Features Motorola CLPe Motorola XT420 Motorola XT460 Kenwood TK-3501 Kenwood TK-3701D Hytera AP515LF Hytera BP515LF Kirisun DP405s (446)
  Motorola CLPe Motorola xt420 Motorola xt460 kenwood tk-3501 kenwood tk-3701 hytera ap515lf hytera bp515lf kirisun dp405s 446
Model CLPe XT420 XT460 TK-3501 TK-3701 AP515LF BP515LF DP405s
Part No. CLP0166BHLAA RMP0166BHNAA RMP0166BDLAA TK-3501T TK-3701D AP515LF BP515LF DP405s (446)
EAN / UPC 5031753009618 5031753006419 5031753006396 0019048208026 0019048230102 TBC0000000000 TBC0000000000 TBC0000000000
Warranty 1 year 1 year 1 year 1 year 1 year 2 Years 2 Years 2 Years
Frequency 446Mhz 446Mhz 446Mhz 446Mhz 446Mhz 446Mhz 446Mhz 446Mhz
Analogue ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅
Digital ❌ ❌ ❌ ❌ ✅ ❌ ❌ ❌
Tx Power 0.5 Watts 0.5 Watts 0.5 Watts 0.5 Watts 0.5 Watts 0.5 Watts 0.5 Watts 0.5 Watts
Bandwidth 12.5Khz 12.5Khz 12.5Khz 12.5Khz 12.5Khz and 6.25Khz 12.5Khz 12.5Khz 12.5Khz and 6.25Khz
Manufacturer Designed for                 
Business / Commercial ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅
Restaurants ✅ ❌ ❌ ❌ ❌ ❌ ❌ ❌
Retail ✅ ❌ ❌ ❌ ❌ ❌ ❌ ❌
Construction ❌ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅
Security ❌ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅
Manufacturing ❌ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅
Distribution ❌ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅
Schools ❌ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅
ATEX certified ❌ ❌ ❌ ❌ ❌ ❌ ❌ ❌
Weatherproof ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅
Water resistant ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅
Waterproof ❌ ❌ ❌ ❌ ❌ ❌ ❌ ❌
IP Rating IP54 IP55 IP55 IP55 IP55 IP54 IP55 IP54
Military standard ✅ ❌ ❌ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ❌
Channels and Privacy Codes 16 Channels and 219 privacy codes 16 Channels and 219 privacy codes 16 Channels and 219 privacy codes 16 Channels 48 Channels 32 Channels 256 Channels 256 Channels
Range * 5km or 6 floors Up to 9km Up to 9km Up to 9km Up to 10km Up to 7km Up to 7km Up to 8km
Display LED Glow Ring ❌ Visible Display ❌ ❌ ❌ ❌ ❌
VOX/iVOX hands free ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅
Standby time / Talk time 20h 20h 20h 20h 15h analogue, 18h digital 25h 17h analogue, 18h digital 30h analogue, 36h digital
 Rechargeable Battery Type Li-ion Li-ion Li-ion Li-ion Li-ion Li-ion Li-ion Li-ion
Disposable Battery Type None None None None None None None None
USB Charging ❌ ❌ ❌ ❌ ❌ ✅ ✅ ❌
SOS button ❌ ❌ ❌ ❌ ❌ ❌ ❌ ❌
Vibrate function ❌ ❌ ❌ ❌ ❌ ❌ ❌ ❌
Voice encryption function ❌ ✅ ✅ ❌ ✅ ❌ ✅ ✅
Scan function ❌ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅
Room monitoring ❌ ❌ ❌ ❌ ❌ ❌ ❌ ❌
Roger Beep ❌ ✅ ✅ ❌ ❌ ❌ ❌ ❌
Ringtones ❌ ❌ ❌ ❌ ❌ ❌ ❌ ❌
Flashlight ❌ ❌ ❌ ❌ ❌ ❌ ❌ ❌
Easy Pairing ✅ ✅ ✅ ❌ ❌ ❌ ❌ ❌
Low Battery Warning ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅
Keypad Lock ✅ ✅ ✅ ❌ ❌ ❌ ❌ ❌
Weight  244g (with battery) 244g (with battery) 244g (with battery) 210g (with battery) 210g (with battery) 200g (with battery and antenna) 210g (with battery and antenna) 280g (with battery)
Size 9.0 x 5.1 x 2.5 cm 11.6 x 5.8 x 4.0 cm 11.6 x 5.8 x 4.0 cm 5.4 x 11.7 x 2.55 cm 5.4 x 11.7 x 2.55 cm 10.5 x 5.5 x 2.95 cm 11.5 x 5.5 x 2.95 cm 11.6 x 5.4 x 3.1 cm
Connector accessory Motorola 1 pin Motorola 2 pin Motorola 2 pin Kenwood 2 pin Kenwood 2 pin Hytera USB-C Hytera USB-C Kirisun 2 pin

* Walkie Talkie Range Explained

  • Environmental factors such as terrain, buildings, and weather can impact the range of walkie talkies
  • Interference from other electronic devices and radio signals in the area can reduce the effective range of the device
  • The manufacturer's stated range may be based on ideal conditions that are not always achievable in real-world settings
  • The actual range of the walkie talkie may vary depending on the specific model and its features.