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Midland 18 vs Midland 28

What 18 does better (1) and where 28 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Midland 18
Midland · 202518
1 advantage≈ £70
vs
Midland 28
Midland · 202528
3.9Score
0 advantages≈ £70
Higher score
6.3Range & power6.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

1828
114 × 43180180 × 43114
1828Difference
Height43 mm43 mm=
Width114 mm180 mm−66 mm
Depth180 mm114 mm+66 mm
Weight499 g499 g=

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

Why is 18 better than 28?

  1. DisplayBacklit display vs Monochrome display

Why is 28 better than 18?

28 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Midland 18Midland 18≈ £70
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 voltage6 V12 V
Power sourceCar socketMains / 12 V vehicle
USB-C chargingNoNo
Design & durability
Weight499 g499 g
Width114 mm180 mm
Height43 mm43 mm
Depth180 mm114 mm
DisplayBacklit displayMonochrome display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels55
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
Key lockYesYes
Noise reduction—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors3,5mm Klinke, 6‑polige Mikrofonbuchse6‑polige Mikrofonbuchse, 3,5mm Klinke
Radios in the base pack11
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