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DYNASCAN R-58 vs Midland G13

What R-58 does better (1) and where G13 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

DYNASCAN R-58
DYNASCAN · 2025R-58
7.8Score
1 advantage≈ £85
Higher score
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Midland G13
Midland · 2025G13
7.7Score
3 advantages≈ £70
8.4Range & power7.5
5.6Battery8.9
7.4Ruggedness3.4

Why is R-58 better than G13?

  1. Water protection (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx4+75%

Why is G13 better than R-58?

  1. Battery capacity1,600 mAh vs 2,600 mAh+62%
  2. Channels8 vs 9912.4×
  3. Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)155 vs 262+69%
Specifications

Side by side

DYNASCAN R-58DYNASCAN R-58≈ £857.8
Midland G13Midland G13≈ £707.7
Radio & range
Radio standardsPMR446PMR446
LicenceLicence-freeLicence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)NoNo
Frequency ranges446 MHz446 MHz
Transmit power0.5 W0.5 W
Channels899
Maximum range (claimed)12 km—
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)155262
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYesYes
Squelchadjustable—
Power & battery
Battery capacity1,600 mAh2,600 mAh
Battery voltage7.4 V—
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
USB-C chargingNo—
Standby time—40 h
Battery level indicatorYes—
Design & durability
Weight243 g—
Width115 mm—
Height55 mm—
Depth35 mm—
Protection ratingIP67IPX4
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx4
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlack—
Features
VOX (hands-free)Yes—
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watch—Yes
Emergency / SOS alarmYes—
FM radioYes—
Key lock—Yes
Roger beepYesYes
Voice encryption / scramblerYesYes
PC programmableYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYes—
Connectors2,5 und 3,5 mm—
Radios in the base pack1—
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