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Albrecht Float 2 vs Midland XT70 Pro orange Case Set

What Float 2 does better (3) and where XT70 Pro orange Case Set wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Albrecht Float 2
Albrecht · 2023Float 2
7.5Score
3 advantages≈ £95
Higher score
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Midland XT70 Pro orange Case Set
5.1Score
4 advantages≈ £100
7.9Range & power9.2
6.3Battery2.2
6.7Ruggedness5.5
3.8Features5.7

Why is Float 2 better than XT70 Pro orange Case Set?

  1. Water protection (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx4+75%
  2. Battery capacity1,200 mAh vs 700 mAh+71%
  3. USB-C chargingYes · XT70 Pro orange Case Set: No

Why is XT70 Pro orange Case Set better than Float 2?

  1. Weight250 g vs 113 g2.2×
  2. Maximum range (claimed)10 km vs 12 km+20%
  3. Channels16 vs 855.3×
  4. Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)38 vs 1213.2×
Specifications

Side by side

Albrecht Float 2Albrecht Float 2≈ £957.5
Radio & range
Radio standardsPMR446PMR446, LPD
LicenceLicence-freeLicence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)NoNo
Frequency ranges446 MHz446 MHz
Transmit power0.5 W0.5 W
Channels1685
Maximum range (claimed)10 km12 km
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)38121
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYesYes
Squelchautomaticautomatic
Call tones20—
Power & battery
Battery capacity1,200 mAh700 mAh
Power sourceRechargeable pack, AA / AAA batteriesAA / AAA batteries
Runs on AA/AAA batteries tooYes—
USB-C chargingYesNo
Battery level indicatorYes—
Design & durability
Weight250 g113 g
Width128 mm680 mm
Height59 mm1,200 mm
Depth38 mm330 mm
Protection ratingIP67IPX4
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx4
FloatsYes—
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursOrangeOrange
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels—9
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watchYesYes
FlashlightYes—
Emergency / SOS alarmYes—
Key lockYesYes
Roger beepYesYes
Monitor buttonYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors2,5mm Klinke, USB-CKopfhörer
Radios in the base pack2—
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