Description
Walkie talkies compared for range, clarity, loudness, push-to-talk latency, and durability. Brands: Motorola, Midland, DeWalt, Cobra, PXTON, Wishouse, Retevis, Jianua, MaxTalker, and HONGID. I purchased all of the two-way radios to ensure an unbiased review. So, thank you for supporting the channel! ➡ Project Farm Extra: https://www.youtube.com/@ProjectFarmExtra ➡ Thank you very much for supporting the channel through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/projectfarm ➡ Thank you for supporting the channel through memberships: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2rzsm1Qi6N1X-wuOg_p0Ng/join ➡ An easy way to find past videos along with products tested: http://bit.ly/2FCrBpk A big thanks to Jim for putting this together. ➡ Facebook Project Farm: https://www.facebook.com/people/Project-Farm/100084004365959/ ➡ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@realprojectfarm?_t=8oA53IvDBz5\u0026_r=1 ➡ Merch: project-farm.com ➡ Click here if you'd like to subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2rzsm1Qi6N1X-wuOg_p0Ng?sub_confirmation=1 ➡ As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. ➡ Products Tested In This Video (in no particular order): Motorola T802: https://amzn.to/4nAF1lO Motorola T605: https://amzn.to/46tntSU Midland T71: https://amzn.to/3WcwrOa DeWalt: https://amzn.to/3KmLIcM PXTON: https://amzn.to/3IF5iQM Cobra: https://amzn.to/46GNLQq WisHouse: https://amzn.to/46xr6FS Motorola T210: https://amzn.to/4q1uUIL Midland T10: https://amzn.to/3KpACDJ Retevis: https://amzn.to/4pHnfPk JIANUA: https://amzn.to/46LMVBW MaxTalker: https://amzn.to/46I8tzq HONGID: https://amzn.to/4gUrfbl Videography Equipment: Canon EOS R6 Mark II: https://amzn.to/4aErF18 Canon 70D Camera: https://amzn.to/31b5Gy0 Azden Microphone: https://amzn.to/34d3DLE Go Pro Bundle: https://amzn.to/3Ca0ZVN This video is only for entertainment purposes. If you rely on the information portrayed in this video, you assume the responsibility for the results.
Products Reviewed (13)
Motorola
T82
$115.00
Best Overall - Finished first place in almost every category except latency. Average finish of 1.4. Amazing two-way radio with 22 channels, 121 privacy codes, weatherproof IP54 rating, Bluetooth connectivity, 35 mile claimed range. Made in Philippines. Weight: 206.49g. Volume: 93.7 dB.
Motorola
T605
$92.00
Top Pick - Second place with average finish of 1.8. Submersible up to 1 meter for 30 minutes, IP67 rated, designed to float face up. 35 mile claimed range. Made in Philippines. Weight: 234.56g (heaviest). Volume: 94.2 dB. Reviewer's overall choice for functionality.
PXTON
Walkie Talkie
$40.00
Best Value - Best value at $40 for four radios ($10 each). Performed exceptionally well for budget price, outperformed radios costing much more. 3 mile claimed range, 1500mAh battery, 16 channels. Made in China. Weight: 158g. Volume: 95.3 dB. Sounded best of cheaper radios.
Midland
T71
$70.00
Average finish of 3.4. Equipped with 36 channels, 121 privacy codes, 1000mAh rechargeable battery, 38 mile claimed range. Made in Philippines. Weight: 174.84g (heaviest at time). Volume: 88 dB. Great radio for around 1 mile range.
DeWalt
Heavy Duty Walkie Talkie
$147.00
Most expensive at $147. 2 watt heavy-duty, waterproof, shock-resistant. 25 floor range claim, 18 hours continuous use. Made in Vietnam. Weight: 205.72g. Volume: 92.4 dB. Built like a tank but not best performer for the price.
Cobra
Walkie Talkie
$90.00
IP4 water resistant, 38 mile claimed range, 2000mAh battery. Made in Vietnam. Weight: 177g. Volume: 92.3 dB. Consistently described as sounding like '1990s Burger King drive-thru' - poor audio quality despite higher price.
Motorola
T210
$60.00
22 channels, 20 mile claimed range, 800mAh battery, 18 hour battery life. Made in Philippines. Weight: 156.39g. Volume: 90.3 dB. More static compared to higher-end Motorola models.
Wishouse
Walkie Talkie
$37.00
1 mile claimed range, rechargeable batteries, includes lamp and SOS siren. Made in China. Weight: 157g. Volume: 85.4 dB. Had very little latency and transmitted all numbers in latency test. Performed well for the price.
Midland
T10
$30.00
22 channels, claimed long-range, NOAA weather scan. Made in Philippines. Weight: 110.5g. Volume: 91.5 dB. Best performer at 1,360 ft test among early models tested. Uses AAA batteries.
Retevis
Walkie Talkie
$40.00
$40 for four radios ($10 each). 10,000mAh battery claim, 16 channels, includes charger and USB cords. Made in China. Weight: 120.36g. Volume: 94.3 dB (loudest). More static compared to Wish House.
JIANUA
Walkie Talkie
$40.00
$40 for four radios ($10 each). 22 channels, 12,200mAh battery claim, 5 mile claimed range. Made in China. Weight: 121.1g. Volume: 85.3 dB. Struggling compared to other brands in same price range.
MaxTalker
Walkie Talkie
$20.00
22 channels, 121 sub channels, 1200mAh rechargeable battery, 72 hour standby claim, voice activation, LED flashlight. Made in China. Weight: 111g. Volume: 92.6 dB. Significant latency, missed numbers 1-3 in latency test.
HONGID
Walkie Talkie
$10.00
$10 for two radios. 1,000 ft claimed range, requires 3 AAA batteries per radio (not included). Made in China. Weight: 96g. Volume: 72.2 dB. Struggled at only 1,360 ft, out of range for longer distance tests.