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Alinco DJ-PAX4 vs Midland XT50 Pro

What DJ-PAX4 does better (2) and where XT50 Pro wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Alinco DJ-PAX4
Alinco · 2026DJ-PAX4
8.9Score
2 advantages≈ £140
Higher score
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Midland XT50 Pro
Midland · 2025XT50 Pro
6.3Score
3 advantages≈ £70
8.5Range & power7.4
8.0Battery2.1
7.1Ruggedness9.3
2.9Features5.4
Dimensions

Size comparison

DJ-PAX4XT50 Pro
102 × 5938102 × 4930
DJ-PAX4XT50 ProDifference
Height59 mm49 mm+10 mm
Width102 mm102 mm=
Depth38 mm30 mm+8 mm
Weight238 g94 g+144 g

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

Why is DJ-PAX4 better than XT50 Pro?

  1. Battery capacity1,800 mAh vs 700 mAh2.6×
  2. Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)Yes · XT50 Pro: No

Why is XT50 Pro better than DJ-PAX4?

  1. Weight238 g vs 94 g2.5×
  2. DisplayNo display vs Backlit display
  3. Channels48 vs 85+77%
Specifications

Side by side

Alinco DJ-PAX4Alinco DJ-PAX4≈ £1408.9
Midland XT50 ProMidland XT50 Pro≈ £706.3
Radio & range
Radio standardsPMR446, dPMR446PMR446
LicenceLicence-freeLicence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)YesNo
Frequency ranges446 MHz; 446 - 446.2 MHz446 MHz
Transmit power0.5 W0.5 W
Channels4885
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)—121
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYesYes
Power & battery
Battery capacity1,800 mAh700 mAh
Battery voltage7.4 V—
Power sourceRechargeable packMains / 12 V vehicle
Battery level indicatorYes—
Design & durability
Weight238 g94 g
Width102 mm102 mm
Height59 mm49 mm
Depth38 mm30 mm
Protection ratingIP67IPX2
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx7
Military standard (MIL-STD-810)Yes—
DisplayNo displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlue
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels—6
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watch—Yes
Emergency / SOS alarmYes—
Weather channels / alerts—Yes
Key lock—Yes
Roger beep—Yes
Voice encryption / scramblerYes—
PC programmableYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors—2 Pin Midland
Radios in the base pack—2
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