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Alinco DJ-P421LA vs Midland BR180

What DJ-P421LA does better (1) and where BR180 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Alinco DJ-P421LA
Alinco · 2024DJ-P421LA
1 advantage≈ £110
vs
Midland BR180
Midland · 2025BR180
7.1Score
0 advantages≈ £100
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Dimensions

Size comparison

DJ-P421LABR180
54 × 9218.298 × 4727
DJ-P421LABR180Difference
Height92 mm47 mm+45 mm
Width54 mm98 mm−44 mm
Depth18.2 mm27 mm−8.8 mm
Weight104 g118 g−14 g

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

Why is DJ-P421LA better than BR180?

  1. Weight104 g vs 118 g+13%

Why is BR180 better than DJ-P421LA?

BR180 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Midland BR180Midland BR180≈ £1007.1
Radio & range
Radio standardsJapan specified low-power (422 MHz)PMR446
LicenceLicence-freeLicence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)—No
Frequency ranges—446 MHz
Transmit power—0.5 W
Channels—16
Maximum range (claimed)0.5 km—
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)—142
CTCSS / DCS sub-tones—Yes
Call tones—5
Power & battery
Power sourceAA / AAA batteries, Rechargeable packRechargeable pack
Runs on AA/AAA batteries tooYes—
USB-C charging—No
Battery level indicator—Yes
Design & durability
Weight104 g118 g
Width54 mm98 mm
Height92 mm47 mm
Depth18 mm27 mm
Protection ratingIP67—
Water protection (IPx)IPx7—
Display—Backlit display
Colours—Black
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels—3
Channel scan—Yes
Roger beep—Yes
Voice encryption / scramblerYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jack—Yes
Connectors—2,5 und 3,5 mm
Radios in the base pack—1
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