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Midland G18 Pro vs Midland XT50 Pro Hobby & Work

What G18 Pro does better (2) and where XT50 Pro Hobby & Work wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Midland G18 Pro
Midland · 2025G18 Pro
9.0Score
2 advantages≈ £120
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Midland XT50 Pro Hobby & Work
Midland · 2025XT50 Pro Hobby & Work
6.0Score
2 advantages≈ £100
9.3Range & power7.4
7.4Battery2.1
7.5Ruggedness9.2

Why is G18 Pro better than XT50 Pro Hobby & Work?

  1. Battery capacity1,600 mAh vs 700 mAh2.3×
  2. Channels99 vs 85+16%

Why is XT50 Pro Hobby & Work better than G18 Pro?

  1. Weight240 g vs 94 g2.6×
  2. DisplayMonochrome display vs Backlit display
Specifications

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Midland G18 ProMidland G18 Pro≈ £1209.0
Radio & range
Radio standardsPMR446PMR446
LicenceLicence-freeLicence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)NoNo
Frequency ranges446 MHz446 MHz
Transmit power0.5 W0.5 W
Channels9985
Maximum range (claimed)12 km—
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)155—
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYes—
Power & battery
Battery capacity1,600 mAh700 mAh
Power sourceRechargeable packMains / 12 V vehicle
Design & durability
Weight240 g94 g
Width1,130 mm102 mm
Height560 mm49 mm
Depth380 mm30 mm
Protection ratingIP67—
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx7
DisplayMonochrome displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackYellow
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels106
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watch—Yes
Emergency / SOS alarmYes—
Key lockYesYes
Roger beep—Yes
Voice encryption / scramblerYes—
Connectivity
Radios in the base pack—2
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