Cobra RX680 Walkie-Talkie-Set PMR446 IP54 vs Midland G5 Pro

What RX680 Walkie-Talkie-Set PMR446 IP54 does better (1) and where G5 Pro wins (0) — every spec side by side.

5.1Score

1 advantage≈ £85

MidlandG5 Pro

5.3Score

0 advantages

Higher score

8.2Range & power9.3

3.4Ruggedness2.5

Why is RX680 Walkie-Talkie-Set PMR446 IP54 better than G5 Pro?

G5 Pro has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Only differences	Cobra RX680 Walkie-Talkie-Set PMR446 IP54≈ £855.1	Midland G5 Pro5.3
Radio & range
Radio standards	PMR446	PMR446, LPD
Licence	Licence-free	Licence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)	No	No
Frequency ranges	446 MHz	446.00625–446.19375 MHz
Transmit power	0.5 W	—
Channels	—	85
Maximum range (claimed)	10 km	10 km
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)	—	121
CTCSS / DCS sub-tones	—	Yes
Power & battery
Power source	AA / AAA batteries	Rechargeable pack, AA / AAA batteries
Runs on AA/AAA batteries too	—	Yes
Design & durability
Weight	—	97 g
Width	—	55 mm
Height	—	115 mm
Depth	—	30 mm
Protection rating	—	IPX2
Water protection (IPx)	IPx4	IPx2
Display	Monochrome display	Monochrome display
Colours	Black, Orange	—
Features
VOX (hands-free)	—	Yes
VOX sensitivity levels	—	6
Channel scan	—	Yes
Emergency / SOS alarm	Yes	—
Weather channels / alerts	—	Yes
Key lock	—	Yes
Connectivity
Radios in the base pack	2	—