XTS 2500 vs XTS 5000 weight/size

[human8472]

How do the XTS 2500 and XTS 5000 compare as far as weight and size? I have an XTS 5000 and I like it’s ruggedness features (I only use analog). The drawback is how heavy it is. I have read comments that say the XTS 2500 is lighter and smaller. Is this actually the case?

 

[alcahuete]

Is your Google broken today?

XTS5000

Dimensions without battery (HxWxL) 6.58” x 2.44” x 1.83

Weight without battery 12.5 oz

Battery Capacity / Type Dimensions (HxWxD) Weight Battery Part Numbers Smart Battery Battery Capacity
High Capacity NiCD 6.15” x 2.3” x .92” 11.10 oz HNN9031 Y 1525 mAH
High Capacity NiCD FM 6.15” x 2.3” x .92” 11.10 oz HNN9032 Y 1525 mAH
High Capacity NiCD Rugged FM 6.15” x 2.3” x .92” 11.10 oz NTN8297 N 1525 mAH
High Capacity NiMH 6.15” x 2.3” x .92” 9.53 oz NNTN4435 Y 1800 mAH
High Capacity NiMH FM 6.15” x 2.3” x .92” 9.53 oz NNTN4436 Y 1750 mAH
High Capacity NiMH Rugged FM 6.15” x 2.3” x .92” 9.53 oz NNTN4437 Y 1750 mAH
Ultra High Capacity NiMH 6.15” x 2.3” x .92” 13.18 oz RNN4006 N 3000 mAH
Ultra High Capacity NiMH FM 6.15” x 2.3” x .92” 13.18 oz RNN4007 N 3000 mAH
High Capacity Lithium Ion 6.15” x 2.3” x .60” 6.98 oz NTN8810 N 1650 mAH
High Capacity Lithium Ion 6.15” x 2.3” x .60” 6.98 oz NTN9862 Y 2000 mAH


XTS2500

Dimensions without battery (HxWxL) 6.00” x 2.30” x 1.50”

Weight without battery 11.0 oz

Battery Type Dimensions (HxWxD) Weight Battery Part Numbers mAH Duty Cycle
NiCD 4.86” x 2.37” x .968” 8.85 oz NTN9815 1525 5-5-90 / 8 hr
NiCD FM 4.86” x 2.37” x .968” 8.85 oz NTN9816 1525 5-5-90 / 8 hr
IMPRES™ NiMH 4.86” x 2.37” x .968” 9.63 oz NTN9858 2100 5-5-90 / 10 hr
IMPRES NiMH FM 4.86” x 2.37” x .968” 9.63 oz NTN9857 2000 5-5-90 / 10 hr
IMPRES Immersible NiMH FM 4.86” x 2.37” x .968” 10.16 oz NNTN6263 2000 5-5-90 / 10 hr
IMPRES High Capacity Immersible LiIon 4.86” x 2.37” x .968” 6.70 oz NNTN7335 2700 5-5-90 / 13 hr

 

[human8472]

Anyone could do what you did, including me (and I did). I was looking for personal feedback from actual users who may have compared the two different radios and could talk about the differences. Not some troll who has nothing better to do than castigate others for his perceived lack of effort on their part. Really dude, just don’t reply if you don’t like the question. It really is just that simple.

 

[natedawg1604]

Yeah the 5000 is a little bigger and heavier, not by a huge amount. I got a 4500 Mah battery for my XTS 5000, for non-affiliate scan it lasts for several days at least. I'm not sure if the 2500 can accept that type of extra powerful battery or not.

 

[human8472]

Oh bother

 

[K2NEC]

I absolutely love my XTS2500s. I'd prefer them over a 5000 any day of the week. My XTS2500 with a Li-Ion battery is comparable in weight to an XPR7550e with an extended batt. The battery isn't going to last you days like the 4500mah one on the 5000 but you have to pick weight or capacity.

 

[prcguy]

I compared the two and went with the 2500 series for the better size/weight and there is nothing the 5000 can do for me over a 2500. Part of the weight savings is in the radio and part is in choosing newer Lithium batteries over NiMH and my newer batteries are 2600-2700mah Lithium that weight almost nothing. Started first with a UHF model III then I had to have more so I got a VHF, a couple more UHF, a few 900s and a 700/800.

 

[alcahuete]

Anyone could do what you did, including me (and I did). I was looking for personal feedback from actual users who may have compared the two different radios and could talk about the differences. Not some troll who has nothing better to do than castigate others for his perceived lack of effort on their part. Really dude, just don’t reply if you don’t like the question. It really is just that simple.

You specifically asked how they compare in weight and size. I gave you the exact comparisons for weight and size. You didn't ask about any other differences between the radios, or any personal feedback.

Having used both radios, yes, the 2500 is slightly smaller and slightly lighter. Are you really going to be able to tell the difference between 1/2" and less than 2 oz.? That's for you to decide. For me, it made no difference.

 

[RodStrong]

XTS2500 is smaller and weighs less. IMO opinion it is noticeable.

 

[K2NEC]

Not only is it smaller, it has a different form factor. Definitely feels different in the hand. YMMV

 

[vagrant]

Would you use an XTVA with the HHCH in the future? If so, stick with the 5000.

Also, a member on here who deals with, or dealt with, both of those radios noted they had more 2500's coming in for repair than the 5000.

 

[FFPM571]

2500 reminds me of a waris Those are junk

 

[K2NEC]

2500 reminds me of a waris Those are junk

Waris radios are junk? Or 2500's are junk?

 

[FFPM571]

Waris radios are junk? Or 2500's are junk?

waris

 

[N4KVE]

When I got my UHF 5000, I had already owned a few 3000’s, so the accessories moved over. But when I wanted a 900 MHz radio, there was no 5000 for that, so I bought a 2500. Then I didn’t want two different series, so I sold my UHF 5000, & replaced it with a UHF 2500. The 2500 fits better in my hand, & to me seems to work as well as the 5000.

 

[chrismol1]

One word on the XTS5000. NTN9862. slim battery. No joke it turns it into a whole nuther radio. Feels like a feather compared to any other battery. I was never a fan of the humpback 2500, yes it is a digital waris and I don't like the antenna & knobs on the board suffering from fat gut syndrome. Ya ever wonder why you see 2500s with the antenna bent at 45 degrees? Seriously try out a NTN9862 on a 5000

 

[K2NEC]

waris

I disagree, but that's a topic for another discussion

 

[vagrant]

@chrismol1 - That battery picture is too slim and sexy for this family friendly forum.

 

[human8472]

I compared the two and went with the 2500 series for the better size/weight and there is nothing the 5000 can do for me over a 2500. Part of the weight savings is in the radio and part is in choosing newer Lithium batteries over NiMH and my newer batteries are 2600-2700mah Lithium that weight almost nothing. Started first with a UHF model III then I had to have more so I got a VHF, a couple more UHF, a few 900s and a 700/800.

Thank you! I was wondering how much difference the lithium battery would make. Sounds like a substantial difference.

 

[human8472]

Would you use an XTVA with the HHCH in the future? If so, stick with the 5000.

Also, a member on here who deals with, or dealt with, both of those radios noted they had more 2500's coming in for repair than the 5000.

That setup looks great. Does it allow for greater transmit power or does it just provide for a better antennae?