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Alecto FR300OE vs Midland BR180

What FR300OE does better (0) and where BR180 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Alecto FR300OE
Alecto · 2025FR300OE
7.0Score
0 advantages≈ £90
vs
Midland BR180
Midland · 2025BR180
7.1Score
1 advantage≈ £100
Higher score
7.9Range & power5.4
7.0Features9.0

Why is FR300OE better than BR180?

FR300OE has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is BR180 better than FR300OE?

  1. Weight658 g vs 118 g5.6×
Specifications

Side by side

Alecto FR300OEAlecto FR300OE≈ £907.0
Midland BR180Midland BR180≈ £1007.1
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 km—
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)—142
CTCSS / DCS sub-tones—Yes
Call tones—5
Power & battery
Power sourceRechargeable pack, AA / AAA batteriesRechargeable pack
Runs on AA/AAA batteries tooYes—
USB-C chargingNoNo
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight658 g118 g
Width—98 mm
Height—47 mm
Depth—27 mm
Protection ratingIPX7—
Water protection (IPx)IPx7—
FloatsYes—
ShockproofYes—
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursOrangeBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels—3
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watchYes—
FlashlightYes—
Emergency / SOS alarmYes—
Key lockYes—
Roger beepYesYes
Monitor buttonYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectorsmicro USB, 2,5mm Klinke2,5 und 3,5 mm
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