Icom IC-F29SDR vs Midland G13 Pro 2er Koffer PMR446+LPD Funkgeräte

What IC-F29SDR does better (2) and where G13 Pro 2er Koffer PMR446+LPD Funkgeräte wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Icom · 2025IC-F29SDR

9.6Score

2 advantages≈ £240

Higher score

8.8Score

3 advantages≈ £210

9.4Range & power9.0

9.6Battery9.4

6.5Ruggedness3.4

Why is IC-F29SDR better than G13 Pro 2er Koffer PMR446+LPD Funkgeräte?

Specifications

Only differences	Icom IC-F29SDR≈ £2409.6	Midland G13 Pro 2er Koffer PMR446+LPD Funkgeräte≈ £2108.8
Radio & range
Radio standards	PMR446, dPMR446	PMR446, LPD
Licence	Licence-free	Licence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)	Yes	No
Dual band (VHF + UHF)	—	Yes
Frequency ranges	446 MHz; 446 - 446.2 MHz	446 MHz; 433 - 434 MHz
Transmit power	0.5 W	0.5 W
Channels	48	85
Maximum range (claimed)	11 km	12 km
CTCSS / DCS sub-tones	Yes	Yes
Power & battery
Battery capacity	2,400 mAh	2,600 mAh
Battery voltage	7.2 V	7.4 V
Power source	Rechargeable pack	Rechargeable pack
USB-C charging	—	Yes
Battery level indicator	Yes	Yes
Design & durability
Weight	270 g	—
Width	52 mm	—
Height	112 mm	—
Depth	29 mm	—
Protection rating	IP67	IPX4
Water protection (IPx)	IPx7	IPx4
Military standard (MIL-STD-810)	Yes	—
Display	Backlit display	Backlit display
Colours	Black	Black
Features
VOX (hands-free)	—	Yes
Channel scan	Yes	Yes
Dual watch	—	Yes
Emergency / SOS alarm	Yes	Yes
Roger beep	—	Yes
Monitor button	—	Yes
Voice encryption / scrambler	—	Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jack	—	Yes
Connectors	—	2,5 und 3,5 mm, USB-C
Radios in the base pack	1	2