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Alinco DJ-P421LA vs Midland XT50 Pro Hobby & Work

What DJ-P421LA does better (0) and where XT50 Pro Hobby & Work wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Alinco DJ-P421LA
Alinco · 2024DJ-P421LA
0 advantages≈ £110
vs
Midland XT50 Pro Hobby & Work
Midland · 2025XT50 Pro Hobby & Work
6.0Score
1 advantage≈ £100
Higher score
8.4Ruggedness9.2
Dimensions

Size comparison

DJ-P421LAXT50 Pro Hobby & Work
54 × 9218.2102 × 4930
DJ-P421LAXT50 Pro Hobby & WorkDifference
Height92 mm49 mm+43 mm
Width54 mm102 mm−48 mm
Depth18.2 mm30 mm−11.8 mm
Weight104 g94 g+10 g

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

Why is DJ-P421LA better than XT50 Pro Hobby & Work?

DJ-P421LA has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is XT50 Pro Hobby & Work better than DJ-P421LA?

  1. Weight104 g vs 94 g+11%
Specifications

Side by side

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—85
Maximum range (claimed)0.5 km—
Power & battery
Battery capacity—700 mAh
Power sourceAA / AAA batteries, Rechargeable packMains / 12 V vehicle
Runs on AA/AAA batteries tooYes—
Design & durability
Weight104 g94 g
Width54 mm102 mm
Height92 mm49 mm
Depth18 mm30 mm
Protection ratingIP67—
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx7
Display—Backlit display
Colours—Yellow
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels—6
Channel scan—Yes
Dual watch—Yes
Key lock—Yes
Roger beep—Yes
Voice encryption / scramblerYes—
Connectivity
Radios in the base pack—2
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