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Midland 38 vs President Taylor IV

What 38 does better (1) and where Taylor IV wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Midland 38
Midland · 202638
5.2Score
1 advantage≈ £100
vs
President Taylor IV
President · 2026Taylor IV
7.1Score
0 advantages≈ £160
Higher score
6.3Range & power6.3
3.6Features8.6
Dimensions

Size comparison

38Taylor IV
190 × 12035150 × 16545
38Taylor IVDifference
Height120 mm165 mm−45 mm
Width190 mm150 mm+40 mm
Depth35 mm45 mm−10 mm
Weight840 g1,100 g−260 g

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

Why is 38 better than Taylor IV?

  1. Weight840 g vs 1,100 g+31%

Why is Taylor IV better than 38?

Taylor IV has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Midland 38Midland 38≈ £1005.2
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
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)142—
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYes—
Squelchadjustableautomatic, adjustable
Power & battery
Battery voltage12 V12 V
Power sourceMains / 12 V vehicleMains / 12 V vehicle
USB-C chargingNoNo
Design & durability
Weight840 g1,100 g
Width190 mm150 mm
Height120 mm165 mm
Depth35 mm45 mm
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels9—
Channel scanYesYes
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
Key lockYes—
Roger beepYesYes
Noise reductionYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors6‑polige Mikrofonbuchse, 3,5mm Klinke6‑polige Mikrofonbuchse, 3,5mm Klinke, USB-A
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