# which is better, motorola sl300 vs motorola evx 261

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**Created:** [February 25, 2019, 4:52pm UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/which-is-better-motorola-sl300-vs-motorola-evx-261/7235 "2019-02-25T16:52:23Z")\
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**Author:** ![catfish](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/c/8e8cbc/32.png) [@catfish](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/catfish)\
**Post date:** [February 25, 2019, 4:52pm UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/which-is-better-motorola-sl300-vs-motorola-evx-261/7235/1 "2019-02-25T16:52:23Z")

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I am presently using the EVX261 and thinking about going to the SL300. anybody have any experience…which one performs the best?

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**Author:** ![radiotronics](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/user_avatar/www.twowayradioforum.com/radiotronics/32/225_2.png) [@radiotronics](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/radiotronics)\
**Post date:** [March 1, 2019, 5:24pm UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/which-is-better-motorola-sl300-vs-motorola-evx-261/7235/2 "2019-03-01T17:24:42Z")

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The thing to consider is that the SL300 and the EVX-261 are very different beasts. The similarities are that they’re both DMR radios. Bit the similarities pretty much end there.

SL300 is a lightweight radio with an integral basic display - which is actually quite informative. It has a belt holster and a small stubby antenna. But it’s a 3W radio and that limits it’s range.

EVX-261 is a Motorola’s (previously Vertex Standard) entry-level radio. It’s stubby, bulky and clunky. It’s more comparable with the CP200d than the SL300. Nevertheless, this is a great radio for those on a budget.