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Midland CT590S vs Radioddity GT-9R

What CT590S does better (1) and where GT-9R wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Midland CT590S
Midland · 2022CT590S
4.0Score
1 advantage≈ £50
vs
Radioddity GT-9R
Radioddity · 2023GT-9R
6.2Score
2 advantages≈ £45
Higher score
3.4Range & power3.4
2.7Battery5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

CT590SGT-9R
100 × 583364 × 13132
CT590SGT-9RDifference
Height58 mm131 mm−73 mm
Width100 mm64 mm+36 mm
Depth33 mm32 mm+1 mm
Weight203 g280 g−77 g

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

Why is CT590S better than GT-9R?

  1. Weight203 g vs 280 g+38%

Why is GT-9R better than CT590S?

  1. Battery capacity1,500 mAh vs 2,000 mAh+33%
  2. DisplayBacklit display vs Colour display
Specifications

Side by side

Midland CT590SMidland CT590S≈ £504.0
Radioddity GT-9RRadioddity GT-9R≈ £456.2
Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateur VHF, Amateur UHFVHF, UHF
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Dual band (VHF + UHF)YesYes
Frequency ranges430 - 440 MHz; 144 - 146 MHz144–146 MHz, 430–440 MHz
Transmit power5 W5 W
Channels128128
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)258—
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYes—
Squelchadjustable—
Power & battery
Battery capacity1,500 mAh2,000 mAh
Battery voltage7.4 V—
Power sourceRechargeable pack—
USB-C chargingNo—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Design & durability
Weight203 g280 g
Width100 mm64 mm
Height58 mm131 mm
Depth33 mm32 mm
Protection rating—IP67
Water protection (IPx)—IPx7
DisplayBacklit displayColour display
ColoursBlack—
Features
VOX (hands-free)Yes—
Channel scanYes—
Dual watchYes—
FlashlightYes—
Emergency / SOS alarmYes—
FM radioYes—
Key lockYes—
Monitor buttonYes—
PC programmableYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYes—
Connectors2,5 und 3,5 mm—
Radios in the base pack1—
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