Icom IC-F29SDR vs Midland G15 Pro NC Security-Kofferset

What IC-F29SDR does better (3) and where G15 Pro NC Security-Kofferset wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Icom · 2025IC-F29SDR

9.6Score

3 advantages≈ £240

Higher score

8.1Score

2 advantages≈ £280

9.4Range & power9.1

9.6Battery5.6

6.5Ruggedness7.1

Why is IC-F29SDR better than G15 Pro NC Security-Kofferset?

Specifications

Only differences	Icom IC-F29SDR≈ £2409.6	Midland G15 Pro NC Security-Kofferset≈ £2808.1
Radio & range
Radio standards	PMR446, dPMR446	PMR446
Licence	Licence-free	Licence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)	Yes	No
Frequency ranges	446 MHz; 446 - 446.2 MHz	446 MHz
Transmit power	0.5 W	0.5 W
Channels	48	32
Maximum range (claimed)	11 km	12 km
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)	—	155
CTCSS / DCS sub-tones	Yes	Yes
Squelch	—	adjustable
Power & battery
Battery capacity	2,400 mAh	1,600 mAh
Battery voltage	7.2 V	7.4 V
Power source	Rechargeable pack	Rechargeable pack
USB-C charging	—	No
Battery level indicator	Yes	Yes
Design & durability
Weight	270 g	227 g
Width	52 mm	—
Height	112 mm	—
Depth	29 mm	—
Protection rating	IP67	IP67
Water protection (IPx)	IPx7	IPx7
Military standard (MIL-STD-810)	Yes	—
Shockproof	—	Yes
Display	Backlit display	—
Colours	Black	Black
Features
VOX (hands-free)	—	Yes
VOX sensitivity levels	—	9
Channel scan	Yes	Yes
Emergency / SOS alarm	Yes	—
Roger beep	—	Yes
Monitor button	—	Yes
Noise reduction	—	Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jack	—	Yes
Connectors	—	2,5 und 3,5 mm
Radios in the base pack	1	2