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Jopix PT-31 vs Midland 18

What PT-31 does better (1) and where 18 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Jopix PT-31
Jopix · 2026PT-31
1 advantage≈ £60
vs
Midland 18
Midland · 202518
0 advantages≈ £70
6.3Range & power6.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

PT-3118
120 × 11027114 × 43180
PT-3118Difference
Height110 mm43 mm+67 mm
Width120 mm114 mm+6 mm
Depth27 mm180 mm−153 mm
Weight424 g499 g−75 g

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

Why is PT-31 better than 18?

  1. Weight424 g vs 499 g+18%

Why is 18 better than PT-31?

18 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Jopix PT-31Jopix PT-31≈ £60
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 voltage12 V6 V
Power sourceMains / 12 V vehicleCar socket
USB-C chargingNoNo
Design & durability
Weight424 g499 g
Width120 mm114 mm
Height110 mm43 mm
Depth27 mm180 mm
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)—Yes
VOX sensitivity levels—5
Channel scanYes—
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
Key lockYesYes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
ConnectorsRJ-45 Mikrofonbuchse, 3,5mm Klinke3,5mm Klinke, 6‑polige Mikrofonbuchse
Radios in the base pack11
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