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Icom IC-F29SR2 vs Midland G18 Pro

What IC-F29SR2 does better (0) and where G18 Pro wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Icom IC-F29SR2
Icom · 2025IC-F29SR2
7.7Score
0 advantages≈ £160
vs
Midland G18 Pro
Midland · 2025G18 Pro
9.0Score
3 advantages≈ £120
Higher score
6.2Range & power9.3
6.9Battery7.4
6.8Ruggedness7.5
Dimensions

Size comparison

IC-F29SR2G18 Pro
52 × 186241,130 × 560380
IC-F29SR2G18 ProDifference
Height186 mm560 mm−374 mm
Width52 mm1,130 mm−1,078 mm
Depth24 mm380 mm−356 mm
Weight240 g240 g=

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

Why is IC-F29SR2 better than G18 Pro?

IC-F29SR2 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is G18 Pro better than IC-F29SR2?

  1. Maximum range (claimed)8 km vs 12 km+50%
  2. Channels16 vs 996.2×
  3. DisplayNo display vs Monochrome display
Specifications

Side by side

Icom IC-F29SR2Icom IC-F29SR2≈ £1607.7
Midland G18 ProMidland G18 Pro≈ £1209.0
Radio & range
Radio standardsPMR446PMR446
LicenceLicence-freeLicence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)NoNo
Frequency ranges446 MHz446 MHz
Transmit power0.5 W0.5 W
Channels1699
Maximum range (claimed)8 km12 km
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)—155
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYesYes
Call tones10—
Power & battery
Battery capacity1,570 mAh1,600 mAh
Battery voltage7.2 V—
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
Battery level indicatorYes—
Design & durability
Weight240 g240 g
Width52 mm1,130 mm
Height186 mm560 mm
Depth24 mm380 mm
Protection ratingIP67IP67
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx7
Military standard (MIL-STD-810)Yes—
DisplayNo displayMonochrome display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)—Yes
VOX sensitivity levels—10
Channel scanYesYes
Emergency / SOS alarm—Yes
Key lockYesYes
Monitor buttonYes—
Voice encryption / scrambler—Yes
PC programmableYes—
Connectivity
Radios in the base pack1—
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