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Jopix CB-80 vs Midland 18

What CB-80 does better (1) and where 18 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Jopix CB-80
Jopix · 2025CB-80
8.5Score
1 advantage≈ £85
Higher score
vs
Midland 18
Midland · 202518
0 advantages≈ £70
6.3Range & power6.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

CB-8018
120 × 6141114 × 43180
CB-8018Difference
Height61 mm43 mm+18 mm
Width120 mm114 mm+6 mm
Depth41 mm180 mm−139 mm
Weight290 g499 g−209 g

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

Why is CB-80 better than 18?

  1. Weight290 g vs 499 g+72%

Why is 18 better than CB-80?

18 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Jopix CB-80Jopix CB-80≈ £858.5
Midland 18Midland 18≈ £70
Radio & range
Radio standardsCBCB
LicenceLicence-freeLicence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)NoNo
Frequency ranges26.565 - 27.99125 MHz26.565 - 27.99125 MHz
Transmit power4 W4 W
Channels8080
Squelchautomatic, adjustableautomatic, adjustable
Power & battery
Battery capacity2,600 mAh—
Battery voltage7.4 V6 V
Power sourceRechargeable packCar socket
USB-C chargingNoNo
Battery level indicatorYes—
Design & durability
Weight290 g499 g
Width120 mm114 mm
Height61 mm43 mm
Depth41 mm180 mm
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels—5
Channel scanYes—
FlashlightYes—
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
Key lockYesYes
Roger beepYes—
Monitor buttonYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors2,5 und 3,5 mm3,5mm Klinke, 6‑polige Mikrofonbuchse
Radios in the base pack11
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