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Kenwood PKT-300 vs Midland XT70 Pro orange Case Set

What PKT-300 does better (0) and where XT70 Pro orange Case Set wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Kenwood PKT-300
Kenwood · 2025PKT-300
3.9Score
0 advantages≈ £100
vs
Midland XT70 Pro orange Case Set
5.0Score
4 advantages≈ £100
Higher score
6.5Range & power9.2
2.7Ruggedness5.4

Why is PKT-300 better than XT70 Pro orange Case Set?

PKT-300 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is XT70 Pro orange Case Set better than PKT-300?

  1. Water protection (IPx)IPx2 vs IPx42×
  2. Maximum range (claimed)9 km vs 12 km+33%
  3. Channels16 vs 855.3×
  4. Weight140 g vs 113 g+24%
Specifications

Side by side

Kenwood PKT-300Kenwood PKT-300≈ £1003.9
Radio & range
Radio standardsPMR446PMR446, LPD
LicenceLicence-freeLicence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)NoNo
Frequency ranges446 MHz446 MHz
Transmit power0.5 W0.5 W
Channels1685
Maximum range (claimed)9 km12 km
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)—121
CTCSS / DCS sub-tones—Yes
Squelch—automatic
Power & battery
Battery capacity—700 mAh
Power sourceRechargeable packAA / AAA batteries
USB-C chargingNoNo
Battery level indicatorYes—
Design & durability
Weight140 g113 g
Width50 mm680 mm
Height98 mm1,200 mm
Depth27 mm330 mm
Protection ratingIP52IPX4
Water protection (IPx)IPx2IPx4
Military standard (MIL-STD-810)Yes—
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackOrange
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels—9
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watch—Yes
Key lockYesYes
Roger beepYesYes
Monitor buttonYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors3,5mm KlinkeKopfhörer
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