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Midland XT10 vs Midland XT30

What XT10 does better (1) and where XT30 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Midland XT10
Midland · 2017XT10
1 advantage≈ £45
vs
Midland XT30
Midland · 2018XT30
3.8Score
1 advantage≈ £30
Higher score
2.9Range & power4.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

XT10XT30
48 × 853048 × 9032
XT10XT30Difference
Height85 mm90 mm−5 mm
Width48 mm48 mm=
Depth30 mm32 mm−2 mm
Weight73 g75 g−2 g

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

Why is XT10 better than XT30?

  1. Weight73 g vs 75 g+3%

Why is XT30 better than XT10?

  1. Maximum range (claimed)4 km vs 6 km+50%
Specifications

Side by side

Midland XT10Midland XT10≈ £45
Midland XT30Midland XT30≈ £303.8
Radio & range
Radio standardsPMR446PMR446
LicenceLicence-freeLicence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)NoNo
Frequency ranges446 MHz446 MHz
Transmit power0.5 W0.5 W
Channels1616
Maximum range (claimed)4 km6 km
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)3838
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYesYes
Squelchautomatic—
Power & battery
Battery capacity—300 mAh
Power sourceRechargeable pack, AA / AAA batteriesAA / AAA batteries
Runs on AA/AAA batteries tooYesYes
USB-C charging—No
Design & durability
Weight73 g75 g
Width48 mm48 mm
Height85 mm90 mm
Depth30 mm32 mm
DisplayMonochrome displayMonochrome display
ColoursRed, BlackBlack, Green
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
Channel scanYesYes
Emergency / SOS alarm—Yes
Key lockYesYes
Roger beep—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jack—Yes
Connectors—Kopfhörer
Radios in the base pack—2
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