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Icom IC-U20SR vs Midland BR180

What IC-U20SR does better (1) and where BR180 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Icom IC-U20SR
Icom · 2025IC-U20SR
8.0Score
1 advantage≈ £120
Higher score
vs
Midland BR180
Midland · 2025BR180
7.1Score
1 advantage≈ £100
5.4Range & power5.4
Dimensions

Size comparison

IC-U20SRBR180
94 × 502798 × 4727
IC-U20SRBR180Difference
Height50 mm47 mm+3 mm
Width94 mm98 mm−4 mm
Depth27 mm27 mm=
Weight157 g118 g+39 g

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

Why is IC-U20SR better than BR180?

  1. USB-C chargingYes · BR180: No

Why is BR180 better than IC-U20SR?

  1. Weight157 g vs 118 g+33%
Specifications

Side by side

Icom IC-U20SRIcom IC-U20SR≈ £1208.0
Midland BR180Midland BR180≈ £1007.1
Radio & range
Radio standardsPMR446PMR446
LicenceLicence-freeLicence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)NoNo
Frequency ranges446 MHz446 MHz
Transmit power0.5 W0.5 W
Channels1616
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)—142
CTCSS / DCS sub-tones—Yes
Call tones—5
Power & battery
Battery capacity2,350 mAh—
Battery voltage3.6 V—
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
USB-C chargingYesNo
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight157 g118 g
Width94 mm98 mm
Height50 mm47 mm
Depth27 mm27 mm
Protection ratingIP54—
Water protection (IPx)IPx4—
Military standard (MIL-STD-810)Yes—
ShockproofYes—
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels—3
Channel scan—Yes
Key lockYes—
Roger beep—Yes
Monitor buttonYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors2,5 und 3,5 mm, USB-C2,5 und 3,5 mm
Radios in the base pack11
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