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Luiton LT-198 vs Midland 18

What LT-198 does better (1) and where 18 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Luiton LT-198
Luiton · 2026LT-198
1 advantage≈ £60
vs
Midland 18
Midland · 202518
0 advantages≈ £70
6.3Range & power6.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

LT-19818
104 × 25108114 × 43180
LT-19818Difference
Height25 mm43 mm−18 mm
Width104 mm114 mm−10 mm
Depth108 mm180 mm−72 mm
Weight416 g499 g−83 g

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

Why is LT-198 better than 18?

  1. Weight416 g vs 499 g+20%

Why is 18 better than LT-198?

18 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

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 vehicle, Car socketCar socket
USB-C chargingNoNo
Design & durability
Weight416 g499 g
Width104 mm114 mm
Height25 mm43 mm
Depth108 mm180 mm
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)—Yes
VOX sensitivity levels—5
Dual watchYes—
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
Key lock—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors4polige Mikrofonbuchse3,5mm Klinke, 6‑polige Mikrofonbuchse
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