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Albrecht Tectalk Go vs Midland XT50

What Tectalk Go does better (1) and where XT50 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Albrecht Tectalk Go
Albrecht · 2025Tectalk Go
1 advantage≈ £30
vs
Midland XT50
Midland · 2018XT50
3.8Score
1 advantage≈ £40
Higher score
3.9Range & power6.2
Dimensions

Size comparison

Tectalk GoXT50
48 × 4014254 × 10333
Tectalk GoXT50Difference
Height40 mm103 mm−63 mm
Width48 mm54 mm−6 mm
Depth142 mm33 mm+109 mm
Weight92 g93 g−1 g

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

Why is Tectalk Go better than XT50?

  1. DisplayBacklit display vs Monochrome display

Why is XT50 better than Tectalk Go?

  1. Maximum range (claimed)5 km vs 8 km+60%
Specifications

Side by side

Midland XT50Midland XT50≈ £403.8
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 km8 km
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)—38
CTCSS / DCS sub-tones—Yes
Power & battery
Battery capacity—700 mAh
Power sourceAA / AAA batteriesAA / AAA batteries
Runs on AA/AAA batteries too—Yes
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Design & durability
Weight92 g93 g
Width48 mm54 mm
Height40 mm103 mm
Depth142 mm33 mm
DisplayBacklit displayMonochrome display
ColoursRed—
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels—3
Channel scan—Yes
FlashlightYes—
Key lockYesYes
Roger beep—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jack—Yes
ConnectorsUSB-C2 Pin Midland
Radios in the base pack22
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