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Baofeng GT-18 PMR vs Midland XT10 Pro

What GT-18 PMR does better (3) and where XT10 Pro wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Baofeng GT-18 PMR
Baofeng · 2025GT-18 PMR
6.1Score
3 advantages≈ £45
Higher score
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Midland XT10 Pro
Midland · 2025XT10 Pro
4.5Score
0 advantages≈ £40
3.9Range & power2.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

GT-18 PMRXT10 Pro
147 × 572648 × 2990
GT-18 PMRXT10 ProDifference
Height57 mm29 mm+28 mm
Width147 mm48 mm+99 mm
Depth26 mm90 mm−64 mm
Weight33 g75 g−42 g

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

Why is GT-18 PMR better than XT10 Pro?

  1. Weight33 g vs 75 g2.3×
  2. Maximum range (claimed)5 km vs 4 km+25%
  3. Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)155 vs 384.1×

Why is XT10 Pro better than GT-18 PMR?

XT10 Pro has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Midland XT10 ProMidland XT10 Pro≈ £404.5
Radio & range
Radio standardsPMR446PMR446
LicenceLicence-freeLicence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)NoNo
Frequency ranges446 MHz446 MHz
Transmit power0.5 W0.5 W
Channels1616
Maximum range (claimed)5 km4 km
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)15538
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYesYes
Squelchadjustable—
Power & battery
Battery capacity1,500 mAh—
Battery voltage3.7 V—
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack, AA / AAA batteries
Runs on AA/AAA batteries too—Yes
USB-C chargingNo—
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight33 g75 g
Width147 mm48 mm
Height57 mm29 mm
Depth26 mm90 mm
Water protection (IPx)—IPx4
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
Channel scanYesYes
FlashlightYes—
Key lockYesYes
Monitor buttonYesYes
Connectivity
Connectorsmicro USB—
Radios in the base pack3—
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