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Luiton LT-198 vs Midland M-Mini USB

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

Luiton LT-198
Luiton · 2026LT-198
1 advantage≈ £60
vs
Midland M-Mini USB
Midland · 2025M-Mini USB
0 advantages≈ £65
6.3Range & power6.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

LT-198M-Mini USB
104 × 25108102 × 25100
LT-198M-Mini USBDifference
Height25 mm25 mm=
Width104 mm102 mm+2 mm
Depth108 mm100 mm+8 mm
Weight416 g450 g−34 g

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

Why is LT-198 better than M-Mini USB?

  1. Weight416 g vs 450 g+8%

Why is M-Mini USB better than LT-198?

M-Mini USB has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

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, adjustabledigital squelch
Power & battery
Battery voltage12 V13.2 V
Power sourceMains / 12 V vehicle, Car socketMains / 12 V vehicle, Car socket
USB-C chargingNoNo
Design & durability
Weight416 g450 g
Width104 mm102 mm
Height25 mm25 mm
Depth108 mm100 mm
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
Channel scan—Yes
Dual watchYes—
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
Key lock—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors4polige MikrofonbuchseUSB-A, 3,5mm Klinke, RJ-45 Mikrofonbuchse
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