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Albrecht Tectalk Duo vs Midland XT70 Pro orange Case Set

What Tectalk Duo does better (5) and where XT70 Pro orange Case Set wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Albrecht Tectalk Duo
Albrecht · 2025Tectalk Duo
9.2Score
5 advantages≈ £100
Higher score
vs
Midland XT70 Pro orange Case Set
5.0Score
3 advantages≈ £100
9.6Range & power9.2
8.0Battery2.2
6.2Ruggedness5.4
6.6Features5.8

Why is Tectalk Duo better than XT70 Pro orange Case Set?

  1. Battery capacity2,000 mAh vs 700 mAh2.9×
  2. Transmit power1 W vs 0.5 W2×
  3. Water protection (IPx)IPx6 vs IPx4+50%
  4. USB-C chargingYes · XT70 Pro orange Case Set: No
  5. Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)258 vs 1212.1×

Why is XT70 Pro orange Case Set better than Tectalk Duo?

  1. Weight270 g vs 113 g2.4×
  2. Channels22 vs 853.9×
  3. DisplayMonochrome display vs Backlit display
Specifications

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Radio & range
Radio standardsPMR446, FreenetPMR446, LPD
LicenceLicence-freeLicence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)NoNo
Frequency ranges149 MHz; 446 MHz; 149.0250 - 149.1125 MHz446 MHz
Transmit power1 W0.5 W
Channels2285
Maximum range (claimed)12 km12 km
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)258121
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYesYes
Squelchadjustableautomatic
Power & battery
Battery capacity2,000 mAh700 mAh
Battery voltage7.2 V—
Power sourceRechargeable packAA / AAA batteries
USB-C chargingYesNo
Standby time20 h—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Design & durability
Weight270 g113 g
Width134 mm680 mm
Height60 mm1,200 mm
Depth38 mm330 mm
Protection ratingIP56IPX4
Water protection (IPx)IPx6IPx4
DisplayMonochrome displayBacklit display
Colours—Orange
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels—9
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watch—Yes
FlashlightYes—
Emergency / SOS alarmYes—
FM radioYes—
Key lockYesYes
Roger beep—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jack—Yes
ConnectorsUSB-CKopfhörer
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