leisure walkie talkie comparison

Looking for a reliable and easy-to-use walkie talkie for your next outdoor adventure or leisure activity in the UK? With a variety of options available from leading manufacturers such as Motorola and Kenwood, you can find a walkie talkie that meets your needs and budget. These walkie talkies are designed for leisure use, such as hiking, camping, and other outdoor activities where a reliable and long-range communication device is essential. In this comparison table, we'll explore the features and benefits of licence-free walkie talkies from Motorola and Kenwood, helping you to make an informed decision on the best option for you.

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

Motorola Walkie Talkies

Motorola offers a range of licence-free walkie talkies that are ideal for UK leisure use. Their models are known for their durability, long battery life and clear sound quality. Some popular models include the Motorola TLKR T82 and the Motorola TALKABOUT T42.

Kenwood Walkie Talkies

Kenwood also offers a variety of licence-free walkie talkies that are well-suited for leisure use in the UK. Their models are known for their rugged design, compact size and easy-to-use features. A popular model would be the Kenwood PKT-23.

Leisure Walkie Talkie Comparison Table

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Features Motorola T42 Motorola T62 Motorola T72 Motorola T82 Extreme Motorola T92 H20 Motorola XT185 Kenwood UBZ-LJ9SET Kenwood PKT-23E
  motorola t42 motorola t62 motorola t72 motorola t82 extreme motorola t92 h20 motorola xt185 kenwood ubz-lj9 kenwood pkt-23
Model Talkabout T42 Talkabout T62 Talkabout T72 Talkabout T82 EXTREME Talkabout T92 H2O Talkabout XT185 UBZ-LJ9 PKT-23
Part No. B4P00811RDKMAW B6P00810LDRMAW D3P01610YDLMAW B8P00810YDEMAG A9P00811YWCMAG D3P01610BDLMAW UBZ-LJ9SET PKT-23E
EAN 5031753007492 5031753007317 5031753009830 5031753007188 5031753006907 5031753009816   0019048232373      0019048212566   
Warranty 1 year 1 year 1 year 1 year 1 Year 1 year 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 12.5Khz 12.5Khz 12.5Khz
Manufacturer Designed for                 
Leisure ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅
Family ✅ ❌ ❌ ❌ ❌ ❌ ❌ ❌
Picnic ✅ ❌ ❌ ❌ ❌ ❌ ❌ ❌
Holidays ✅ ❌ ❌ ❌ ❌ ❌ ❌ ❌
Beach ✅ ❌ ❌ ❌ ❌ ❌ ❌ ❌
Camping ✅ ✅ ✅ ❌ ❌ ✅ ❌ ❌
Festivals ❌ ✅ ❌ ❌ ❌ ❌ ❌ ❌
Car Trips ❌ ✅ ❌ ❌ ❌ ❌ ❌ ❌
Hiking ❌ ✅ ✅ ❌ ❌ ✅ ✅ ✅
Biking ❌ ✅ ✅ ✅ ❌ ✅ ✅ ✅
Climbing ❌ ❌ ✅ ✅ ❌ ✅ ✅ ✅
Skiing ❌ ❌ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ❌ ✅
Snowboarding ❌ ❌ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ❌ ✅
Sailing ❌ ❌ ❌ ❌ ✅ ❌ ❌ ❌
Jet Skiing ❌ ❌ ❌ ❌ ✅ ❌ ❌ ❌
Fishing ❌ ❌ ❌ ❌ ✅ ❌ ❌ ❌
ATEX certified ❌ ❌ ❌ ❌ ❌ ❌ ❌ ❌
Weatherproof ❌ ❌ ✅ ❌ ✅ ✅ ❌ ✅
Water resistant ❌ ❌ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ❌ ✅
Waterproof ❌ ❌ ❌ ❌ ✅ ❌ ❌ ❌
IP Rating ❌ ❌ IP54 IPx4 IP67 IP54 IP32 IP54
Military standard ❌ ❌ ❌ ❌ ✅ ❌ ❌ ✅
Channels and Privacy Codes 16 Channels 16 Channels and 121 privacy codes 16 Channels and 121 privacy codes 16 Channels and 121 privacy codes 16 Channels and 121 privacy codes 16 Channels and 121 privacy codes 32 Channels 8 Channels
Range * Up to 4km Up to 8km Up to 8km Up to 8km Up to 8km Up to 8km Up to 6km Up to 8km
Display Visible Display Visible Display Visible Display Hidden Display Visible Display Visible Display Hidden Display None
VOX/iVOX hands free ❌ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅
Standby time / Talk time 18h 18h 24h 18h 17h 24h 18h 15h
 Rechargeable Battery Type Alkaline NiMh Li-ion NiMh NiMh Li-ion Li-Ion Li-ion
Disposable Battery Type AAA AA None AA AA 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  79 grams (without Battery) 161 g (with belt clip and battery) 100g (without Battery) 197 grams (with belt-clip and battery) 246 g (with belt-clip and 800mAh battery) 100g (without Battery) 138 g (with belt clip and battery) 110 g (with battery)
Size 4.8 x 13.6 x 2.7 cm 5.4 x 16.5 x 3.1 cm 4.7 x 2.1 x 13.6 cm 5.7 x 18.1 x 3.3 cm 17.8 x 6.1 x 3.8 cm 4.7 x 2.1 x 13.6 cm 5.2 x 15.7 x 2.8 cm 4.6 x 8.5 x 2.1 cm
Connector accessory None Motorola 1 pin Motorola 1 pin Motorola 1 pin Motorola 1 pin Motorola 1 pin Kenwood 2 pin Kenwood 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.