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Albrecht Tectalk Go vs Midland XT30

What Tectalk Go does better (2) and where XT30 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Albrecht Tectalk Go
Albrecht · 2025Tectalk Go
2 advantages≈ £30
vs
Midland XT30
Midland · 2018XT30
3.8Score
2 advantages≈ £30
Higher score
3.9Range & power4.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

Tectalk GoXT30
48 × 4014248 × 9032
Tectalk GoXT30Difference
Height40 mm90 mm−50 mm
Width48 mm48 mm=
Depth142 mm32 mm+110 mm
Weight92 g75 g+17 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is Tectalk Go better than XT30?

  1. USB-C chargingYes · XT30: No
  2. DisplayBacklit display vs Monochrome display

Why is XT30 better than Tectalk Go?

  1. Maximum range (claimed)5 km vs 6 km+20%
  2. Weight92 g vs 75 g+23%
Specifications

Side by side

Midland XT30Midland XT30≈ £303.8
Radio & range
Radio standardsPMR446PMR446
LicenceLicence-freeLicence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)NoNo
Frequency ranges446 MHz446 MHz
Transmit power0.5 W0.5 W
Channels1616
Maximum range (claimed)5 km6 km
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)—38
CTCSS / DCS sub-tones—Yes
Power & battery
Battery capacity—300 mAh
Power sourceAA / AAA batteriesAA / AAA batteries
Runs on AA/AAA batteries too—Yes
USB-C chargingYesNo
Battery level indicatorYes—
Design & durability
Weight92 g75 g
Width48 mm48 mm
Height40 mm90 mm
Depth142 mm32 mm
DisplayBacklit displayMonochrome display
ColoursRedBlack, Green
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
Channel scan—Yes
FlashlightYes—
Emergency / SOS alarm—Yes
Key lockYesYes
Roger beep—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jack—Yes
ConnectorsUSB-CKopfhörer
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