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Luiton LT-198 vs Midland 28

What LT-198 does better (2) and where 28 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Luiton LT-198
Luiton · 2026LT-198
2 advantages≈ £60
vs
Midland 28
Midland · 202528
3.9Score
0 advantages≈ £70
Higher score
6.3Range & power6.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

LT-19828
104 × 25108180 × 43114
LT-19828Difference
Height25 mm43 mm−18 mm
Width104 mm180 mm−76 mm
Depth108 mm114 mm−6 mm
Weight416 g499 g−83 g

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

Why is LT-198 better than 28?

  1. DisplayBacklit display vs Monochrome display
  2. Weight416 g vs 499 g+20%

Why is 28 better than LT-198?

28 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Midland 28Midland 28≈ £703.9
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, adjustableadjustable
Power & battery
Battery voltage12 V12 V
Power sourceMains / 12 V vehicle, Car socketMains / 12 V vehicle
USB-C chargingNoNo
Design & durability
Weight416 g499 g
Width104 mm180 mm
Height25 mm43 mm
Depth108 mm114 mm
DisplayBacklit displayMonochrome display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)—Yes
VOX sensitivity levels—5
Dual watchYes—
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
Key lock—Yes
Noise reduction—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors4polige Mikrofonbuchse6‑polige Mikrofonbuchse, 3,5mm Klinke
Radios in the base pack11
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