Below are the Top 18 – Best Walkie Talkies and  2 Way Radios. The Motorola brand is leading our top 18 list of the most popular Walkie Talkies and 2 way radios. Therefore, most of the radios in the list are used for both commercial and leisure use.

Check the features on the radio list to see which radios would suit your needs whether you need them for security, hiking or other leisure activities.

1. Motorola DP4400e

Motorola DP4400e 2 Way Radio. With this dynamic evolution of MOTOTRBO digital two-way radios, you’re better connected, safer and more productive. The DP4000e Series is designed for the skilled professional who refuses to compromise. With high-performance integrated voice and data, and advanced features for efficient operation. Therefore, these next-generation radios deliver complete connectivity to your organisation.

Standard Features:

• Bluetooth
• Emergency Button
• 32 Channels Large,
• textured push-to-talk button
• Lone worker
• IP68 Tri-colour LED
• 3 programmable buttons
• Privacy features
• Intelligent audio

 

 

 

 

 

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2. Motorola DP4801e

Secondly, the Motorola DP4801e Two-Way Radio is a versatile addition to the DP range of Motorola 2 way radios. It features a full keypad with a 5 line colour display and 1000 channels.  Its rugged design protects against wind and dust and it can survive being submerged in up to one meter of water for up to 30 mins, resulting in a tough two-way radio that can withstand tough conditions. With built-in scrambling for increased security and privacy, transmit interrupt to allow you to interrupt another conversation to communicate vital information and an emergency button which can be programmed to send an alert to a colleague or dispatcher you can rely on this two-way radio to keep you and your communications safe and secure.   With GPS and Bluetooth

Standard Features:

• GPS and GLONASS
• Bluetooth
• 1000 Channels
• Large, textured push-to-talk button
• Large 5-line display (colour)
• PTT ID
• Lone worker
• IP68 Tri-colour LED
• 5 programmable buttons
• Privacy features
• Intelligent audio

 

 

 

 

 

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3. Motorola DP1400

Thirdly,  the rugged MOTOTRBO Motorola DP1400 is available as a digital 2 way radio that offers all the benefits of the latest technology – from superior audio to greater coverage to longer battery life. This affordable portable is compatible with advanced MOTOTRBO features you’ll find are business-essential, for example, a transmission can be interrupted to prioritise critical communications.

Standard Features:

• 16 Channels
• Voice Announcement
• Lone worker
• IP54

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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4. Motorola DP4401 EX

comparatively, ATEX Two-way radios. Motorola DP4401EX 2 Way Radio. Threats from explosive gas, combustible dust or chemical vapours, from an oil rig to an open mine, your workers confront them daily. Safe, reliable communication is absolutely critical in such dangerous environments. Therefore the power and performance of MOTOTRBO digital radios stand out.  The DP4400EX is a rugged, easy to use, non-display model.

Standard Features:

• 32 Channels
• Integrated GPS
• Lone Worker
• IP67
• Tri-colour LED
• 3 programmable buttons
• Privacy Features
• Intelligent Audio
• ATEX approved for gas, dust and mining
• Man down

 

 

 

 

 

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5. Motorola DP4801 EX

Equally, the Motorola DP4801Ex 2 Way Radio. Threats from explosive gas, combustible dust or chemical vapours, from an oil rig to an open mine, your workers confront them daily. Safe, reliable communication is absolutely critical in such dangerous environments. That’s where the power and performance of MOTOTRBO digital radios stand out.  The DP4801EX is a rugged, easy to use, with full display and full keypad.

Standard Features:

• Large colour display
• Full keypad
• 1000 Channels
• Integrated GPS
• Lone Worker
• IP67
• Tri-colour LED
• 5 programmable buttons
• Privacy Features
• Intelligent Audio
• ATEX approved for gas, dust and mining
• Man down

 

 

 

 

 

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6. Motorola DP4601E

Likewise, the Motorola DP4601e Two-Way Radio is a versatile addition to the DP range of Motorola 2 way radios. It features a half keypad with a 4 line black and white display and 1000 channels. Its rugged design protects against wind and dust and it can survive being submerged in up to one meter of water for up to 30 mins, resulting in a tough two-way radio that can withstand tough conditions.  Text messaging and Work Order Ticketing simplifies complex communications, and data capabilities support advanced applications. Featuring a powerful audio amplifier, these radios deliver loud, clear speech, with industrial noise cancellation for better intelligibility. The latest energy technology delivers up to 28 hours of battery life for 3-shift working, and an improved receiver boosts range by up to 8% compared to previous models.  With GPS and Bluetooth.

Standard Features:

• GPS and  GLONASS
• Bluetooth
• 1000 Channels
• Large, textured push-to-talk button
• 4-line display, Black/White
• PTT ID
• Lone worker
• IP68
• Tri-colour LED
• 5 programmable buttons
• Privacy features
• Intelligent audio

 

 

 

 

 

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7. Hytera PD705LT

The Hytera PD705LT is a feature packed radio from the PD range of Hytera two-way radios. Featuring 32 channels, selectable channel spacing and mixed mode (analogue and digital) channel scan, this radio will ensure you can find a clear channel to talk on and that you will not miss a message. This rugged 2-way radio is highly rated to IP67 which ensures it is dust tight and will survive being immersed in up to 1m of water for up to 30min. The analogue and digital emergency function, lone worker and basic scrambler and encryption ensure the user and their communications stay safe and secure.

Standard Features:

• 32 Channels
• Dual modes (analogue & digital)
• Private call
• Group call
• Emergency call
• Dual-slot pseudo trunk
• IP67 Compliant
• Lone worker
• Digital text message function (pre-
• programmed)

 

 

 

 

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8. Motorola DM4601E

Motorola DM4601e 2 Way Radio. Safeguard your staff with responsive push-to-talk technology. The quick access buttons on DM4000e Series radios can summon help with one touch, using Transmit Interrupt to clear a channel when necessary.  A range of safe driving accessories allow your workers to communicate hands-free, and Text-to-Speech technology helps your drivers keep their eyes on the road.  The DM4600 e radio comes complete with a 4-line alphanumeric numerical display & icons.  Includes GPS & GLONASS.

Standard Features:

• GPS & GLONASS Enabled
• Over-the-Air Programming
• Bluetooth® audio
• Bluetooth® data
• 1000 Channels
• Large, easy-to-use volume/channel knob
• Colour display
• 3 Watt built-in loudspeaker for clear audio
• Accessory connector supports USB interface
• Rugged front & rear accessory connectors
• PTT ID
• 4 Programmable buttons
• Basic/Enhanced Privacy
• VOX Capability

 

 

 

 

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9. Hytera PD605

The Hytera PD605 2 Way Radio is small, sleek and light.  The size is 119 X 54 X 27mm, PC & metal frame, weight is 290g. The full band expanded frequency range of 400-470MHz. Dual mode analogue & digital operation ensures a smooth analogue to digital migration. Secure communication provides basic/advanced digital encryption and scrambler feature in analogue mode.

Standard Features:

• IP67 compliant
• One-touch call/text
• Priority interrupt
• Dual-mode (analogue and digital)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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10. Hytera PD785G

This Hytera PD785G 2-Way Radio features 1024 channels with selectable channel spacing and mixed mode channel (analogue and digital) scan ensure that you will not miss a message. This rugged radio is rated to IP67 meaning it is dust tight and water resistant up to 1m, ensuring it will survive in the harshest environments.

Standard Features:

• 1024 Channels
• Dual modes (analogue & digital)
• GPS
• Upgradeable software
• Lone worker
• Vibrate alert
• Telemetry
• Basic scrambler and encryption (enhanced available as an option)
• Private call
• Group call
• Emergency call
• Dual-slot pseudo trunk
• IP67 Compliant
• Multi-site roaming
• Digital text message function (pre-programmed)

 

 

 

 

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11. Motorola DM4400E

Motorola DM4400e 2 Way Radio. Safeguard your staff with responsive push-to-talk technology. The quick access buttons on DM4000e Series radios can summon help with one touch, using Transmit Interrupt to clear a channel when necessary.  A range of safe driving accessories allow your workers to communicate hands-free, and Text-to-Speech technology helps your drivers keep their eyes on the road. The MOTOTRBO DM4000e Series is a family of ETSI DMR Standards compliant digital radios that deliver operation critical voice and data communications. Bluetooth® audio lets you talk without wires, With support for trunking as well as legacy analogue technology, you can keep your organisation connected as it grows.

Standard Features:

• Bluetooth® audio
• Bluetooth® data 32
• Channels Large, easy-to-use volume/channel knob
• 2-Digit numerical display
• 3 Watt built-in loudspeaker for clear audio
• The accessory connector supports USB interface
• Rugged front & rear accessory connectors
• PTT ID
• 4 Programmable buttons
• Basic/Enhanced Privacy
• VOX Capability

 

 

 

 

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12. Motorola DP4401e

Motorola DP4401e 2 Way Radio with this dynamic evolution of MOTOTRBO digital two-way radios, you’re better connected, safer and more productive.  The DP4001e Series is designed for the skilled professional who refuses to compromise. With high performance integrated voice and data, and advanced features for efficient operation, these next-generation radios deliver complete connectivity to your organisation.  With built-in scrambling for increased security and privacy, transmit interrupt to allow you to interrupt another conversation to communicate vital information and an emergency button which can be programmed to send an alert to a colleague or dispatcher you can rely on this two-way radio to keep you and your communications safe and secure. This model features integrated GPS and Bluetooth for advanced connectivity and features.

Standard Features:

• 32 Channels Integrated
• GPS and Bluetooth
• Lone Worker
• IP68
• Tri-colour LED
• 5 programmable buttons
• Privacy Features
• Intelligent Audio

 

 

 

 

 

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13. Motorola DM4401e

Motorola DM4401e 2 Way Radio. Safeguard your staff with responsive push-to-talk technology. The quick access buttons on DM4000e Series radios can summon help with one touch, using Transmit Interrupt to clear a channel when necessary.  A range of safe driving accessories allow your workers to communicate hands-free, and Text-to-Speech technology helps your drivers keep their eyes on the road.  The MOTOTRBO DM4000e Series is a family of ETSI DMR Standards compliant digital radios that deliver operation critical voice and data communications. Bluetooth® audio lets you talk without wires, With support for trunking as well as legacy analogue technology, you can keep your organisation connected as it grows.

Standard Features:

• GPS & GLONASS
• Enabled Over-the-Air Programming
• Bluetooth® audio
• Bluetooth® data
• 32 Channels
• Large, easy-to-use volume/channel knob
• 2-Digit numerical display
• 3 Watt built-in loudspeaker for clear audio
• The accessory connector supports USB interface
• Rugged front & rear accessory connectors
• PTT ID
• 4 Programmable buttons
• Basic/Enhanced
• Privacy VOX Capability

 

 

 

 

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14. Motorola DP4600e

The Motorola DP4600e Two-Way Radio is a versatile addition to the DP range of Motorola 2 way radios. It features a half keypad with a 4 line black and white display and 1000 channels. Its rugged design protects against wind and dust and it can survive being submerged in up to one meter of water for up to 30 mins, resulting in a tough two-way radio that can withstand tough conditions.   Text messaging and Work Order Ticketing simplifies complex communications, and data capabilities support advanced applications. Featuring a powerful audio amplifier, these radios deliver loud, clear speech, with industrial noise cancellation for better intelligibility. The latest energy technology delivers up to 28 hours of battery life for 3-shift working, and an improved receiver boosts range by up to 8% compared to previous models.

Standard Features:

• 1000 Channels
• Large, textured push-to-talk button
• 4-line display, Black/White
• PTT ID
• Lone worker
• IP68
• Tri-colour LED
• 5 programmable buttons
• Privacy features
• Intelligent audio

 

 

 

 

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15. Motorola DP4800e

The Motorola DP4800e Two-Way Radio is a versatile addition to the DP range of Motorola 2 way radios. It features a full keypad with a 5 line colour display and 1000 channels.  Its rugged design protects against wind and dust and it can survive being submerged in up to one meter of water for up to 30 mins, resulting in a tough two way radio that can withstand tough conditions. With built-in scrambling for increased security and privacy, transmit interrupt to allow you to interrupt another conversation to communicate vital information and an emergency button which can be programmed to send an alert to a colleague or dispatcher you can rely on this two way radio to keep you and your communications safe and secure.

Standard Features:

• 1000 Channels
• Large, textured push-to-talk button
• Large 5-line display (colour)
• PTT ID
• Lone worker
• IP68
• Tri-colour LED
• 5 programmable buttons
• Privacy features
• Intelligent audio

 

 

 

 

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16. Hytera PD505

The Hytera PD505 2 Way Radio is an entry-level, affordable digital radio (available in UHF and VHF frequencies).  It has been ergonomically designed and is light and durable making it ideal for someone on the go.  Rated to IP54 (making the radio splash proof and protected from major dust ingress).  This radio operates in both analogue and digital mode making it an ideal 2-way radio for digital migration.

Secure communication is available via basic digital encryption and scrambler feature in analogue mode.   The battery life of the radio can be up to 16 hours in digital mode operating in a 5-5-90 cycle, making this radio ideal for use throughout a whole shift.  The Hytera PD505 2 Way Radio comes complete with excellent noise reduction making the radio ideal for noisy environments.  Its compact size makes it easy to carry about.  32 channels allow for multiple departmental users (each department could be assigned their own channel), with the voice encryption making the radio ideal for handling sensitive information, thereby allowing only certain people to hear certain communications.

Standard Features:

• Small, sleek and light
• Long battery life
• Rugged & reliable
• Secure communication
• Advanced signalling
• One touch call/text
• Dual mode (analogue & digital)

 

 

 

 

 

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17. Hytera PD405

The PD405 is a digital migration 2-way radio from Hytera, available UHF frequency. This is on the list because it is sleek and light. It is also dustproof because it has an IP rating of IP55 .

This radio is an ideal choice for digital migration because it operates in both analogue and digital modes.

For one thing, this radio supports one-touch pre-programmed text messages and voice calls, and a battery life of up to 16 hours (in digital mode on a 5-5-90 cycle), allowing for the radio to be used through a working day or shift cycle.  The PD405 is affordable 2-way radio which is easy to operate and makes an ideal 2-way radio solution for use in the following industries:  Construction, Security, Warehousing, Manufacturing

Standard Features:

• 32 Channels Small and sleek
• Long battery life
• Rugged and reliable
• One touch call/text
• Dual mode (analogue and digital)
• Light (270g)

 

 

 

 

 

 

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18. Hytera PD705

Lastly, the Hytera PD705 is a feature versatile digital portable two-way radios.

Furthermore, it features 32 channels, selectable channel spacing and mixed mode (analogue and digital) channel scan, this radio will ensure you can find a clear channel to talk on and that you will not miss a message. This rugged 2-way radio  will survive being immersed in up to 1m of water for up to 30min because is highly rated to IP67 which ensures it is dust tight. As a result of emergency alarms and lone worker, this radio ensures staff are safe and secure

Standard Features:

• 32 Channels
• Dual modes (analogue & digital)
• Lone worker
• Private call
• Group call
• Emergency call
• Dual-slot pseudo trunk
• IP67 Compliant
• Digital text message function (pre-programmed)