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Midland 8001 Pro vs TIDRADIO TD-M7

What 8001 Pro does better (1) and where TD-M7 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Midland 8001 Pro
Midland · 20268001 Pro
9.5Score
1 advantage≈ £220
Higher score
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TIDRADIO TD-M7
TIDRADIO · 2026TD-M7
9.5Score
1 advantage≈ £25
6.2Features3.7

Why is 8001 Pro better than TD-M7?

  1. DisplayBacklit display vs Monochrome display

Why is TD-M7 better than 8001 Pro?

  1. USB-C chargingNo · 8001 Pro: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Midland 8001 ProMidland 8001 Pro≈ £2209.5
TIDRADIO TD-M7TIDRADIO TD-M7≈ £259.5
Radio & range
Radio standardsCBPMR446
LicenceLicence-freeLicence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)No—
Frequency ranges26.565 - 27.99125 MHz—
Transmit power12 W—
Channels80—
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYes—
Squelchautomatic, adjustable—
Power & battery
Battery capacity—2,500 mAh
Battery voltage12.6 V—
Power sourceMains / 12 V vehicle—
USB-C chargingNoYes
Design & durability
Weight1,200 g—
Width175 mm—
Height135 mm—
Depth55 mm—
DisplayBacklit displayMonochrome display
ColoursBlack—
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels9—
Channel scanYes—
Dual watchYes—
Emergency / SOS alarmYes—
Weather channels / alerts—Yes
Key lockYes—
Roger beepYes—
Monitor buttonYes—
Noise reduction—Yes
PC programmableYesYes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYes—
Connectors6‑polige Mikrofonbuchse, 3,5mm Klinke—
Bluetooth—Yes
Radios in the base pack1—
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