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Midland 38 vs TTI TCB-H100

What 38 does better (0) and where TCB-H100 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Midland 38
Midland · 202638
5.2Score
0 advantages≈ £100
vs
TTI TCB-H100
TTI · 2026TCB-H100
7.8Score
1 advantage≈ £75
Higher score
6.3Range & power6.3
3.6Features8.6
Dimensions

Size comparison

38TCB-H100
190 × 12035116 × 5739
38TCB-H100Difference
Height120 mm57 mm+63 mm
Width190 mm116 mm+74 mm
Depth35 mm39 mm−4 mm
Weight840 g298 g+542 g

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

Why is 38 better than TCB-H100?

38 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is TCB-H100 better than 38?

  1. Weight840 g vs 298 g2.8×
Specifications

Side by side

Midland 38Midland 38≈ £1005.2
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
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)142—
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYes—
Squelchadjustableautomatic, adjustable
Power & battery
Battery voltage12 V7.4 V
Power sourceMains / 12 V vehicleMains / 12 V vehicle, Car socket
USB-C chargingNo—
Battery level indicator—Yes
Design & durability
Weight840 g298 g
Width190 mm116 mm
Height120 mm57 mm
Depth35 mm39 mm
Protection rating—IP55
Water protection (IPx)—IPx5
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels9—
Channel scanYesYes
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
Key lockYesYes
Roger beepYesYes
Noise reductionYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors6‑polige Mikrofonbuchse, 3,5mm Klinke—
Radios in the base pack1—
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