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Denver WTA-449 vs Midland G5 Pro

What WTA-449 does better (1) and where G5 Pro wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Denver WTA-449
Denver · 2025WTA-449
6.8Score
1 advantage≈ £35
Higher score
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Midland G5 Pro
MidlandG5 Pro
5.3Score
0 advantages
4.6Range & power9.3
8.2Features3.1

Why is WTA-449 better than G5 Pro?

  1. DisplayBacklit display vs Monochrome display

Why is G5 Pro better than WTA-449?

G5 Pro has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Denver WTA-449Denver WTA-449≈ £356.8
Radio & range
Radio standardsPMR446PMR446, LPD
LicenceLicence-freeLicence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)NoNo
Frequency ranges446 MHz446.00625–446.19375 MHz
Transmit power0.5 W—
Channels—85
Maximum range (claimed)—10 km
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)—121
CTCSS / DCS sub-tones—Yes
Call tones10—
Power & battery
Power sourceAA / AAA batteriesRechargeable pack, AA / AAA batteries
Runs on AA/AAA batteries too—Yes
USB-C chargingNo—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Design & durability
Weight—97 g
Width—55 mm
Height—115 mm
Depth—30 mm
Protection rating—IPX2
Water protection (IPx)—IPx2
DisplayBacklit displayMonochrome display
ColoursBlack—
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels36
Channel scanYesYes
FlashlightYes—
Weather channels / alerts—Yes
Key lockYesYes
Roger beepYes—
Monitor buttonYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYes—
Connectors2,5mm Klinke—
Radios in the base pack2—
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