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Midland 18 vs TTI TCB-H100

What 18 does better (0) and where TCB-H100 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Midland 18
Midland · 202518
0 advantages≈ £70
vs
TTI TCB-H100
TTI · 2026TCB-H100
7.8Score
1 advantage≈ £75
Higher score
6.3Range & power6.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

18TCB-H100
114 × 43180116 × 5739
18TCB-H100Difference
Height43 mm57 mm−14 mm
Width114 mm116 mm−2 mm
Depth180 mm39 mm+141 mm
Weight499 g298 g+201 g

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

Why is 18 better than TCB-H100?

18 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is TCB-H100 better than 18?

  1. Weight499 g vs 298 g+67%
Specifications

Side by side

Midland 18Midland 18≈ £70
TTI TCB-H100TTI TCB-H100≈ £757.8
Radio & range
Radio standardsCBCB
LicenceLicence-freeLicence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)NoNo
Frequency ranges26.565 - 27.99125 MHz26.565 - 27.405 MHz
Transmit power4 W4 W
Channels8080
Squelchautomatic, adjustableautomatic, adjustable
Power & battery
Battery voltage6 V7.4 V
Power sourceCar socketMains / 12 V vehicle, Car socket
USB-C chargingNo—
Battery level indicator—Yes
Design & durability
Weight499 g298 g
Width114 mm116 mm
Height43 mm57 mm
Depth180 mm39 mm
Protection rating—IP55
Water protection (IPx)—IPx5
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels5—
Channel scan—Yes
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
Key lockYesYes
Roger beep—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors3,5mm Klinke, 6‑polige Mikrofonbuchse—
Radios in the base pack1—
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