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Midland CT590S vs Yaesu FT-4XE

What CT590S does better (1) and where FT-4XE wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Midland CT590S
Midland · 2022CT590S
4.0Score
1 advantage≈ £50
vs
Yaesu FT-4XE
Yaesu · 2025FT-4XE
4.4Score
1 advantage≈ £65
Higher score
3.4Range & power4.2
2.7Battery2.8
6.9Features6.0
Dimensions

Size comparison

CT590SFT-4XE
100 × 583352 × 9030
CT590SFT-4XEDifference
Height58 mm90 mm−32 mm
Width100 mm52 mm+48 mm
Depth33 mm30 mm+3 mm
Weight203 g250 g−47 g

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

Why is CT590S better than FT-4XE?

  1. Weight203 g vs 250 g+23%

Why is FT-4XE better than CT590S?

  1. Battery capacity1,500 mAh vs 1,750 mAh+17%
Specifications

Side by side

Midland CT590SMidland CT590S≈ £504.0
Yaesu FT-4XEYaesu FT-4XE≈ £654.4
Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateur VHF, Amateur UHFAmateur VHF, Amateur UHF
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Dual band (VHF + UHF)YesYes
Frequency ranges430 - 440 MHz; 144 - 146 MHz430 - 440 MHz; 144 - 146 MHz
Transmit power5 W5 W
Channels128—
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)258—
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYesYes
Squelchadjustableadjustable
Power & battery
Battery capacity1,500 mAh1,750 mAh
Battery voltage7.4 V7.4 V
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
USB-C chargingNoNo
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight203 g250 g
Width100 mm52 mm
Height58 mm90 mm
Depth33 mm30 mm
Shockproof—Yes
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watchYesYes
FlashlightYes—
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
FM radioYesYes
Key lockYesYes
Monitor buttonYesYes
PC programmableYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors2,5 und 3,5 mm2,5 und 3,5 mm
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