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Motorola Talkabout T72
Motorola Solutions
Light IP54 PMR446 pair with Li-ion packs rated for up to 24 h and desktop chargers.
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What you get
The T72 weighs 100 g with its Li-ion pack fitted. It carries an IP54 rating against dust and splashes and ships as a pair with desktop charger bases. The maker rates it for up to 8 km and 24 h per charge.
- Compact and light (100 g with battery)
- IP54 weatherproof
- Up to 24 h Li-ion battery
- iVOX/VOX hands-free
- Desktop charger bases included
- Micro USB
Pros and cons of the Motorola Talkabout T72
Pros
- Rated for up to 24 h per charge on the Li-ion pack.
- IP54 rating covers dust and splashes.
- Desktop charger bases come in the box.
Cons
- A UK twin-pack listing could not be confirmed during research.
- Charging runs over micro USB rather than USB-C.
Specs
- Channels
- 16
- Rangemaker's claim, ideal conditions
- 8 km
- Waterproofing
- IP54
- Battery type
- Li-ion (included)
- Radios in the box
- 2
- Radio service
- PMR446
- Weight
- 100 g (3.5 oz)
Why it scores 8.0
8.0/10
Shortlist score. How it is calculated
Emergency features
- Rechargeable batteries
- Waterproof rating
- 16 channels or more
- Two or more radios in the box
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