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Midland BR180 vs Midland XT50 Pro Hobby & Work

What BR180 does better (0) and where XT50 Pro Hobby & Work wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Midland BR180
Midland · 2025BR180
7.1Score
0 advantages≈ £100
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Midland XT50 Pro Hobby & Work
Midland · 2025XT50 Pro Hobby & Work
6.0Score
2 advantages≈ £100
5.4Range & power7.4
Dimensions

Size comparison

BR180XT50 Pro Hobby & Work
98 × 4727102 × 4930
BR180XT50 Pro Hobby & WorkDifference
Height47 mm49 mm−2 mm
Width98 mm102 mm−4 mm
Depth27 mm30 mm−3 mm
Weight118 g94 g+24 g

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

Why is BR180 better than XT50 Pro Hobby & Work?

BR180 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is XT50 Pro Hobby & Work better than BR180?

  1. Channels16 vs 855.3×
  2. Weight118 g vs 94 g+26%
Specifications

Side by side

Midland BR180Midland BR180≈ £1007.1
Radio & range
Radio standardsPMR446PMR446
LicenceLicence-freeLicence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)NoNo
Frequency ranges446 MHz446 MHz
Transmit power0.5 W0.5 W
Channels1685
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)142—
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYes—
Call tones5—
Power & battery
Battery capacity—700 mAh
Power sourceRechargeable packMains / 12 V vehicle
USB-C chargingNo—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Design & durability
Weight118 g94 g
Width98 mm102 mm
Height47 mm49 mm
Depth27 mm30 mm
Water protection (IPx)—IPx7
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackYellow
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels36
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watch—Yes
Key lock—Yes
Roger beepYesYes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYes—
Connectors2,5 und 3,5 mm—
Radios in the base pack12
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