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Kenwood PKT-300 vs Midland BR180

What PKT-300 does better (0) and where BR180 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Kenwood PKT-300
Kenwood · 2025PKT-300
3.9Score
0 advantages≈ £100
vs
Midland BR180
Midland · 2025BR180
7.1Score
1 advantage≈ £100
Higher score
6.5Range & power5.4
Dimensions

Size comparison

PKT-300BR180
50 × 982798 × 4727
PKT-300BR180Difference
Height98 mm47 mm+51 mm
Width50 mm98 mm−48 mm
Depth27 mm27 mm=
Weight140 g118 g+22 g

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

Why is PKT-300 better than BR180?

PKT-300 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is BR180 better than PKT-300?

  1. Weight140 g vs 118 g+19%
Specifications

Side by side

Kenwood PKT-300Kenwood PKT-300≈ £1003.9
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
Maximum range (claimed)9 km—
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)—142
CTCSS / DCS sub-tones—Yes
Call tones—5
Power & battery
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
USB-C chargingNoNo
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight140 g118 g
Width50 mm98 mm
Height98 mm47 mm
Depth27 mm27 mm
Protection ratingIP52—
Water protection (IPx)IPx2—
Military standard (MIL-STD-810)Yes—
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels—3
Channel scanYesYes
Key lockYes—
Roger beepYesYes
Monitor buttonYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors3,5mm Klinke2,5 und 3,5 mm
Radios in the base pack11
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