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Midland CT990-EBR vs TYT MD-680D

What CT990-EBR does better (2) and where MD-680D wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Midland CT990-EBR
Midland · 2025CT990-EBR
7.9Score
2 advantages≈ £130
vs
TYT MD-680D
TYT · 2023MD-680D
8.4Score
0 advantages≈ £110
Higher score
8.0Range & power7.7
7.3Battery6.7

Why is CT990-EBR better than MD-680D?

  1. Battery capacity3,600 mAh vs 2,200 mAh+64%
  2. DisplayBacklit display vs Monochrome display

Why is MD-680D better than CT990-EBR?

MD-680D has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Midland CT990-EBRMidland CT990-EBR≈ £1307.9
TYT MD-680DTYT MD-680D≈ £1108.4
Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateur VHF, Amateur UHFUHF, DMR
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)—Yes
Dual band (VHF + UHF)Yes—
Frequency ranges430 - 440 MHz; 144 - 146 MHz400–470 MHz
Transmit power10 W10 W
Channels257—
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)83—
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYes—
Squelchadjustable—
Power & battery
Battery capacity3,600 mAh2,200 mAh
Battery voltage7.4 V—
Power sourceRechargeable pack—
USB-C chargingNo—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Design & durability
Weight310 g—
Width140 mm—
Height60 mm—
Depth35 mm—
Protection ratingIP67—
Water protection (IPx)IPx7—
DisplayBacklit displayMonochrome display
ColoursBlack—
Features
VOX (hands-free)Yes—
VOX sensitivity levels9—
Channel scanYes—
Dual watchYes—
FlashlightYes—
Emergency / SOS alarmYes—
FM radioYes—
Key lockYes—
Roger beepYes—
Monitor buttonYes—
PC programmableYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYes—
Connectors2,5 und 3,5 mm—
Radios in the base pack1—
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