These radios use Lithium Ion Technology which is great if designed properly; so I anticipate good battery life between charges

They are reliable, have exceptional battery life, and have sound quality equal to or better than many cellphones.

Better distance and better battery life.

Nice battery life and has a good reach

Durable, Long life battery, Small, light

but I returned them after a friend showed me his Cobra CXR925 that I proceeded to order on Amazon, why ?- much better battery life, battery capacity almost 2x (could still use a battery meter, right now it only shows when the battery is going

Better than most as far as battery life, and the speakers are louder than most

Excellent battery life

CXR925 compared to CXR825 :---------------------------- much better battery life, battery capacity almost 2x (could still use a battery