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Midland Arctic vs Stabo RTM 100

What Arctic does better (1) and where RTM 100 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Midland Arctic
MidlandArctic
5.2Score
1 advantage
Higher score
vs
Stabo RTM 100
Stabo · 2025RTM 100
3.8Score
1 advantage≈ £75
4.5Battery2.2
Dimensions

Size comparison

ArcticRTM 100
55 × 1153763 × 11935
ArcticRTM 100Difference
Height115 mm119 mm−4 mm
Width55 mm63 mm−8 mm
Depth37 mm35 mm+2 mm
Weight230 g136 g+94 g

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

Why is Arctic better than RTM 100?

  1. Battery capacity1,600 mAh vs 850 mAh+88%

Why is RTM 100 better than Arctic?

  1. Weight230 g vs 136 g+69%
Specifications

Side by side

Stabo RTM 100Stabo RTM 100≈ £753.8
Radio & range
Radio standardsMarine VHFAmateur VHF, Marine VHF
Frequency ranges—156 - 163.425 MHz
Transmit power—3 W
Squelchadjustableadjustable
Power & battery
Battery capacity1,600 mAh850 mAh
Battery voltage—6 V
Power source—AA / AAA batteries
Battery level indicator—Yes
Design & durability
Weight230 g136 g
Width55 mm63 mm
Height115 mm119 mm
Depth37 mm35 mm
Protection rating—IPX7
Water protection (IPx)—IPx7
Display—Backlit display
Colours—Black
Features
VOX (hands-free)Yes—
VOX sensitivity levels10—
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watchYesYes
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
Key lockYesYes
Monitor button—Yes
PC programmableYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYes—
Connectors2 Pin Motorola—
Radios in the base pack—1
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