Motorola Talkabout T802 vs Motorola Talkabout T470

Buy the T802 if you want app features: Bluetooth pairing to your phone for location sharing, offline maps and messaging, plus USB-C charging and a 1300 mAh rechargeable pack. Buy the T470 if you want a simple, light radio with long alkaline battery life and a lower step-in. Both are 2 W FRS radios with 22 channels, NOAA weather and a rated 35 miles, which in practice means about a mile in woods or a few blocks in town. Owners rate the T470 well for ease of use; the T802 adds capability but depends on the app for its best features.

• Choose the T802 if you want phone-linked location sharing, offline maps and messaging when there is no cell service.
• Choose the T470 if you want a light, simple pair of radios that runs long on AA batteries and skips the app setup.