Product comparison · 2 two-way radios

Motorola TALKABOUT T270 vs Motorola TALKABOUT T42

8specifications compared
2differ
6identical
19known for one product only

Key differences

The Motorola TALKABOUT T270 has 6 channels more channels quantity (total) than the Motorola TALKABOUT T42 (22 channels vs 16 channels). The Motorola TALKABOUT T270 has 36,000 m more maximum range than the Motorola TALKABOUT T42 (40000 m vs 4000 m).

Channels quantity (total)
- TALKABOUT T270:22 channels
- TALKABOUT T42:16 channels
Maximum range
- TALKABOUT T270:40000 m
- TALKABOUT T42:4000 m

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Comparison of TALKABOUT T270, TALKABOUT T42
27 specifications	A Motorola TALKABOUT T270 View product	B Motorola TALKABOUT T42 View product
Performance2 differ
Channels quantity (total)Differs	22 channels	16 channels
Operating frequencyKnown for one	462 - 467 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum rangeDiffers	40000 m	4000 m
Displayidentical
Backlight displayKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB connector typeKnown for one	Micro-USB	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Battery level indicatorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery recharge timeKnown for one	14 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of batteries supportedKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
RechargeableKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
On/off switchKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keypad lockKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Packaging contentidentical
Batteries includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
ChargerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of batteries includedKnown for one	2 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for one	Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensionsidentical
DepthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	27 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	136 mm
WidthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	48 mm
WeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	79 g

A dash means the value is not stated by the source. Unknown values are never counted for or against a product, and there is no overall score.

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