We compared two rechargeable walkie talkie sets: the Maylawn Walkie Talkies 2 Pack and the eSynic 5 Pack Walkie Talkies.
What we looked at
Pack size, price per radio, battery, channels, and extras.
The verdict
If you only need a pair, the Maylawn 2-pack is the pick at £19.37, about £9.68 a radio. If you need a group set with a charging dock, the eSynic 5-pack is the alternative, at £49.63, or about £9.93 a radio.
A £19.37 pair of rechargeable radios with earpieces and a torch.
A £49.63 pack of 5 licensed radios with a charging dock.
Maylawn Walkie Talkies Long Range, Pack of 2 — Best Pair
Intended for: Marketed as a pack of 2 rechargeable walkie talkies with a 1500mAh lithium-ion battery in each and a USB charger, 8-12 hours of continuous use, earpieces, an LED torch, a 5 km range claim, 16 channels, VOX and PMR, with DCS and CTCSS noise reduction. Carries 4.5 stars from 954 ratings on this listing.
What we liked
- Cheaper than the 5-pack in total, at £19.37
- 1500mAh rechargeable battery per radio, 8-12 hours continuous use per the listing
- Earpieces and an LED torch included
- 16 channels with VOX and noise reduction
Worth knowing
- Only 2 radios in the pack
- Range is a manufacturer claim that depends on terrain
Best for
- Buyers who just need a pair
- Anyone who wants the lowest outlay
- Those who want earpieces and a torch
Not ideal for
- Groups who need more than two radios
- Anyone who wants a drop-in charging dock
eSynic 5 Pack Licensed Walkie Talkies with Earpieces and Charging Dock — Group Set
Intended for: Marketed as a pack of 5 licensed rechargeable walkie talkies with earpieces, a charging dock, an LED light, VOX, noise reduction and 16 channels, for work, outdoors and around the house. Carries 4.4 stars from 3.6K ratings on this listing.
What we liked
- 5 radios in the pack
- Charging dock included
- Earpieces, LED light, VOX and 16 channels
- Larger review history than the Maylawn (3.6K vs 954 ratings)
Worth knowing
- Costs £30.26 more than the Maylawn in total
- Slightly lower star rating than the Maylawn (4.4 vs 4.5)
Best for
- Groups, families or small teams
- Anyone who wants a charging dock
- Those who want the larger review history
Not ideal for
- Buyers who only need two radios
- Anyone on a tight budget
