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Midland 28 vs Midland M-Mini USB

What 28 does better (0) and where M-Mini USB wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Midland 28
Midland · 202528
3.9Score
0 advantages≈ £70
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Midland M-Mini USB
Midland · 2025M-Mini USB
2 advantages≈ £65
6.3Range & power6.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

28M-Mini USB
180 × 43114102 × 25100
28M-Mini USBDifference
Height43 mm25 mm+18 mm
Width180 mm102 mm+78 mm
Depth114 mm100 mm+14 mm
Weight499 g450 g+49 g

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

Why is 28 better than M-Mini USB?

28 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is M-Mini USB better than 28?

  1. DisplayMonochrome display vs Backlit display
  2. Weight499 g vs 450 g+11%
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
Squelchadjustabledigital squelch
Power & battery
Battery voltage12 V13.2 V
Power sourceMains / 12 V vehicleMains / 12 V vehicle, Car socket
USB-C chargingNoNo
Design & durability
Weight499 g450 g
Width180 mm102 mm
Height43 mm25 mm
Depth114 mm100 mm
DisplayMonochrome displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)Yes—
VOX sensitivity levels5—
Channel scan—Yes
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
Key lockYesYes
Noise reductionYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors6‑polige Mikrofonbuchse, 3,5mm KlinkeUSB-A, 3,5mm Klinke, RJ-45 Mikrofonbuchse
Radios in the base pack1—
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