My Nerf Walkie Talkies Review – Actual Range Revealed

By: Jeremy Alden

When you think about Nerf, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? If you keep up with our buying guides and reviews, it’s likely that your mind flashes to the extensive arsenal of Nerf blasters that have been built over the years.

But while this is certainly the highlight of the Nerf universe, the fun doesn’t stop there.

 Nerf has developed a number of accessories over the year to improve the Nerf experience and give your children a better way to play. One accessory that may appeal to children who have a ton of space to play in is Nerf Walkie Talkies.

But are these good accessories to have? Do they perform as anticipated?  

 Here’s what you need to know about Nerf Walkie Talkies to make an educated buying decision for your child! 

Please keep in mind Nerf has two different types of Walkie Talkies - the 1000 foot kind and the 10 mile range walkie talkies. Both are perfect for outdoor activities. 

Key Takeaway:

If you are buying for a younger kid and are playing in your backyard with Nerf guns or maybe at a friends house, the 1000 foot should be sufficient.

If you or your child are a little more serious and have actual Nerf battles, the 10 mile range one is perfect for you. 

Style and Design 

Developed by Sakar, these Nerf Walkie Talkies make the perfect addition to any Nerf collection.

Featuring a classic blue, gray, and orange design, this is truly a Nerf product that’s representative of the universe. 

Its well-crafted, rugged design ensures that your child doesn’t have to worry about accidentally dropping and breaking it while running around with their favorite Nerf blasters. 

If your child is looking for something they can use to improve their stealth and communicate with a teammate, these two-way radios are an excellent alternative to more expensive, professional walkie talkies that children may not need.  

Walkie Talkie Range 

When you’re shopping for walkie talkies, range is one of the most important factors to consider if you want your child to be able to communicate seamlessly with other children on their team across the field or beyond.

So, exactly just what do these Nerf Walkie Talkies have to offer? 

The good news about these products is that they have quite the range, helping children communicate up to 1,000 feet away or 10 miles. No matter how big your backyard or the park is, this is a stellar range that’s sure to keep them covered! 

Important: the Nerf 2-piece walkie talkie set that is 1,000 feet walkie-talkie requires two 9 volt batteries that are not included. Below is a link to buy the it AND 9 volts and the 10 mile range. 

It's safe to say you won't get the max all the time. 

Additional Features 

These Nerf Walkie Talkies might seem small and simple, but you’ll be surprised to learn that there are extra features to help players get the most out of their accessories.

Some of the features of the Nerf Walkie Talkies to highlight include:  

• Built-in Belt Clip: Holding onto a walkie talkie while trying to also keep your eye out for enemies and ensure you can get to your blaster in time can be a major conflict. Fortunately, your child doesn’t have to do that with these Nerf Walkie Talkies. These walkie talkies come with a built-in belt clip so that your child can keep it on hand without having to worry about switching between their walkie talkie and their weapon. After all, no one wants to be eliminated from a game because they were too focused on their walkie talkie! 
• Convenient On/Off Button: As with some Nerf accessories that you might get for your child, the potential to accidentally leave a toy on and drain the batteries can be a major problem. Nothing’s worse than going to turn on a toy, only to realize that you can’t use it because it doesn’t have enough juice. The Nerf Walkie Talkies eliminate this issue by having a sliding on/off switch so that children can easily turn it off and put it away once they’re done playing.  
• Morse Code Button: Stealth works great at long distances. However, when your child is close to other competitors, talking might not be the best way to communicate. The good news? Your child doesn’t have to worry about giving away their location.
• These Nerf handheld radios include a morse code button on the front of the device. While morse code might be something your child and their friends or siblings need to learn in order to properly communicate with each other, this makes it so they don’t have to talk and can get a bit closer to enemies without signaling where on the field they are. This is a common feature on other walkie talkies, but we’re excited that Nerf decided to include this feature in their own products! 

Despite being compact communication devices, the Nerf Walkie Talkies have a lot to offer! 

What We Like 

• Durable Design: Durability is important in accessories like these that have moving parts and will likely be dropped along the way. Fortunately, Nerf and Sakar have made sure that this toy can withstand drops and avoid knocking off vital pieces of the device so that players can continue having fun even if they should accidentally toss it around here and there.  
• Useful Features: When it comes to accessories like Nerf Walkie Talkies, features are everything. With a belt clip so that players can seamlessly carry their walkie talkies everywhere, a morse code button so that players can communicate even when it may not be safe to do so, and an easy on/off switch to ensure they don’t drain their batteries by forgetting to turn the walkie talkie off, these are great products to have for communication.  
• Excellent Range: Toy walkie talkies aren’t expected to have an impressive range, which makes the range of the Nerf Walkie Talkies that much better. With a 1,000-foot range, players can depend on their Nerf accessories to help them communicate from long distances.  
• Affordable Price: With all of these features, one might reasonably expect Nerf Walkie Talkies to be quite expensive. But this isn’t the case. For this two-piece walkie talkie set, you only spend around $20! 

What Could Be Improved 

• Walkie Talkies Have Been Described As Staticky: With all this in mind, it’s important to remember that these are toy walkie talkies. As such, some have described the sound quality as staticky. This can be a bit of a problem as this may make it harder for players to stay super stealthy. However, this doesn’t negatively cancel out all of the wonderful aspects of the Nerf Walkie Talkies. 
• You are not going to get the top end range all the time. For the 1000 foot, depending on numerous variables including walls, atmospheric pressure, you may only end up getting 500-600, and for the 10 mile range 2-3 miles on average and up to 6-7 at the max. 

Our Verdict 

If communication is something your children want to be better at, these Nerf Walkie Talkies are the way to go. Packed with features, offering seamless long-range communication, and more than affordable, your child is sure to love playing with these walkie talkies with other Nerf enthusiasts when they get together to play