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em-trak X100 vs Midland Arctic

What X100 does better (0) and where Arctic wins (1) — every spec side by side.

em-trak X100
em-trak · 2025X100
0 advantages≈ £1,300
vs
Midland Arctic
MidlandArctic
5.2Score
1 advantage
Higher score
Dimensions

Size comparison

X100Arctic
249 × 8416255 × 11537
X100ArcticDifference
Height84 mm115 mm−31 mm
Width249 mm55 mm+194 mm
Depth162 mm37 mm+125 mm
Weight800 g230 g+570 g

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

Why is X100 better than Arctic?

X100 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is Arctic better than X100?

  1. Weight800 g vs 230 g3.5×
Specifications

Side by side

em-trak X100em-trak X100≈ £1,300
Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateur VHF, Marine VHFMarine VHF
Frequency ranges156.025 - 162.025 MHz—
Transmit power25 W—
Squelchadjustableadjustable
Power & battery
Battery capacity—1,600 mAh
Battery voltage12 V—
Power sourceMains / 12 V vehicle—
Design & durability
Weight800 g230 g
Width249 mm55 mm
Height84 mm115 mm
Depth162 mm37 mm
Protection ratingIPX7—
Water protection (IPx)IPx7—
DisplayBacklit display—
ColoursBlack—
Features
VOX (hands-free)—Yes
VOX sensitivity levels—10
Channel scan—Yes
Dual watchYesYes
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
Key lock—Yes
GPSYes—
PC programmable—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jack—Yes
Connectors—2 Pin Motorola
BluetoothYes—
Wi-FiYes—
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