Baofeng BF-33C vs Midland XT30 PMR446-Funkgerät 16 Kanäle, mimetic

What BF-33C does better (0) and where XT30 PMR446-Funkgerät 16 Kanäle, mimetic wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Baofeng · 2026BF-33C

6.9Score

0 advantages≈ £45

Higher score

1 advantage≈ £50

3.9Range & power4.3

Why is BF-33C better than XT30 PMR446-Funkgerät 16 Kanäle, mimetic?

BF-33C has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Only differences	Baofeng BF-33C≈ £456.9	Midland XT30 PMR446-Funkgerät 16 Kanäle, mimetic≈ £50
Radio & range
Radio standards	PMR446	PMR446
Licence	Licence-free	Licence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)	No	No
Frequency ranges	446 MHz	446 MHz
Transmit power	0.5 W	0.5 W
Channels	16	—
Maximum range (claimed)	5 km	6 km
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)	155	—
CTCSS / DCS sub-tones	Yes	—
Squelch	adjustable	automatic
Call tones	10	—
Power & battery
Battery capacity	1,400 mAh	—
Battery voltage	3.7 V	—
Power source	Rechargeable pack, AA / AAA batteries	Rechargeable pack
Runs on AA/AAA batteries too	Yes	—
USB-C charging	Yes	—
Standby time	48 h	—
Battery level indicator	Yes	—
Design & durability
Weight	150 g	—
Width	168 mm	—
Height	57 mm	—
Depth	35 mm	—
Display	Backlit display	—
Colours	—	Green, Black
Features
VOX (hands-free)	Yes	Yes
VOX sensitivity levels	3	—
Channel scan	Yes	Yes
Dual watch	Yes	—
Flashlight	Yes	—
Emergency / SOS alarm	Yes	—
Key lock	Yes	—
Roger beep	Yes	—
Monitor button	Yes	—
PC programmable	Yes	—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jack	Yes	—
Connectors	2,5 und 3,5 mm, USB-C	—
Radios in the base pack	3	—