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Alinco DJ-VX46E vs Midland XT70

What DJ-VX46E does better (1) and where XT70 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Alinco DJ-VX46E
Alinco · 2025DJ-VX46E
7.6Score
1 advantage≈ £75
Higher score
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Midland XT70
Midland · 2024XT70
6.0Score
1 advantage≈ £75
5.4Range & power8.4

Why is DJ-VX46E better than XT70?

  1. Channels16 vs 82×

Why is XT70 better than DJ-VX46E?

  1. Weight238 g vs 113 g2.1×
Specifications

Side by side

Alinco DJ-VX46EAlinco DJ-VX46E≈ £757.6
Midland XT70Midland XT70≈ £756.0
Radio & range
Radio standardsPMR446PMR446
LicenceLicence-freeLicence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)NoNo
Frequency ranges446 MHz446 MHz
Transmit power0.5 W0.5 W
Channels168
Maximum range (claimed)—12 km
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)—121
CTCSS / DCS sub-tones—Yes
Squelch—automatic
Call tones—5
Power & battery
Battery capacity—1,000 mAh
Power sourceRechargeable packAA / AAA batteries
Runs on AA/AAA batteries too—Yes
USB-C charging—No
Battery level indicatorYes—
Design & durability
Weight238 g113 g
Width—580 mm
Height—1,200 mm
Depth—330 mm
Protection ratingIP67—
Water protection (IPx)IPx7—
ShockproofYes—
Display—Backlit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels—9
Channel scan—Yes
Key lock—Yes
Roger beep—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jack—Yes
Connectors—Kopfhörer
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