Cobra RX680 Walkie-Talkie-Set PMR446 IP54 vs Midland XT70 Pro orange Case Set

What RX680 Walkie-Talkie-Set PMR446 IP54 does better (0) and where XT70 Pro orange Case Set wins (2) — every spec side by side.

5.1Score

0 advantages≈ £85

Higher score

5.0Score

2 advantages≈ £100

8.2Range & power9.2

3.4Ruggedness5.4

Why is RX680 Walkie-Talkie-Set PMR446 IP54 better than XT70 Pro orange Case Set?

RX680 Walkie-Talkie-Set PMR446 IP54 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Only differences	Cobra RX680 Walkie-Talkie-Set PMR446 IP54≈ £855.1	Midland XT70 Pro orange Case Set≈ £1005.0
Radio & range
Radio standards	PMR446	PMR446, LPD
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	—	85
Maximum range (claimed)	10 km	12 km
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)	—	121
CTCSS / DCS sub-tones	—	Yes
Squelch	—	automatic
Power & battery
Battery capacity	—	700 mAh
Power source	AA / AAA batteries	AA / AAA batteries
USB-C charging	—	No
Design & durability
Weight	—	113 g
Width	—	680 mm
Height	—	1,200 mm
Depth	—	330 mm
Protection rating	—	IPX4
Water protection (IPx)	IPx4	IPx4
Display	Monochrome display	Backlit display
Colours	Black, Orange	Orange
Features
VOX (hands-free)	—	Yes
VOX sensitivity levels	—	9
Channel scan	—	Yes
Dual watch	—	Yes
Emergency / SOS alarm	Yes	—
Key lock	—	Yes
Roger beep	—	Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jack	—	Yes
Connectors	—	Kopfhörer
Radios in the base pack	2	—