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Albrecht Tectalk Worker 3 vs Midland XT50

What Tectalk Worker 3 does better (3) and where XT50 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Albrecht Tectalk Worker 3
Albrecht · 2022Tectalk Worker 3
7.6Score
3 advantages≈ £30
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Midland XT50
Midland · 2018XT50
3.8Score
2 advantages≈ £40
7.9Range & power6.2
8.7Battery2.3
4.1Features2.1
Dimensions

Size comparison

Tectalk Worker 3XT50
110 × 553854 × 10333
Tectalk Worker 3XT50Difference
Height55 mm103 mm−48 mm
Width110 mm54 mm+56 mm
Depth38 mm33 mm+5 mm
Weight174 g93 g+81 g

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

Why is Tectalk Worker 3 better than XT50?

  1. Battery capacity2,000 mAh vs 700 mAh2.9×
  2. Maximum range (claimed)10 km vs 8 km+25%
  3. Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)255 vs 386.7×

Why is XT50 better than Tectalk Worker 3?

  1. Weight174 g vs 93 g+87%
  2. DisplayNo display vs Monochrome display
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)10 km8 km
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)25538
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYesYes
Power & battery
Battery capacity2,000 mAh700 mAh
Power sourceRechargeable packAA / AAA batteries
Runs on AA/AAA batteries too—Yes
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Design & durability
Weight174 g93 g
Width110 mm54 mm
Height55 mm103 mm
Depth38 mm33 mm
Water protection (IPx)IPx4—
ShockproofYes—
DisplayNo displayMonochrome display
ColoursBlack—
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels—3
Channel scanYesYes
Key lock—Yes
Roger beep—Yes
PC programmableYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
ConnectorsUSB-C, 2,5 und 3,5 mm2 Pin Midland
Radios in the base pack—2
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