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Midland XT10 vs Midland XT50

What XT10 does better (1) and where XT50 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Midland XT10
Midland · 2017XT10
1 advantage≈ £45
vs
Midland XT50
Midland · 2018XT50
3.8Score
1 advantage≈ £40
Higher score
2.9Range & power6.2
Dimensions

Size comparison

XT10XT50
48 × 853054 × 10333
XT10XT50Difference
Height85 mm103 mm−18 mm
Width48 mm54 mm−6 mm
Depth30 mm33 mm−3 mm
Weight73 g93 g−20 g

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

Why is XT10 better than XT50?

  1. Weight73 g vs 93 g+27%

Why is XT50 better than XT10?

  1. Maximum range (claimed)4 km vs 8 km2×
Specifications

Side by side

Midland XT10Midland XT10≈ £45
Midland XT50Midland XT50≈ £403.8
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 km8 km
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)3838
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYesYes
Squelchautomatic—
Power & battery
Battery capacity—700 mAh
Power sourceRechargeable pack, AA / AAA batteriesAA / AAA batteries
Runs on AA/AAA batteries tooYesYes
Design & durability
Weight73 g93 g
Width48 mm54 mm
Height85 mm103 mm
Depth30 mm33 mm
DisplayMonochrome displayMonochrome display
ColoursRed, Black—
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels—3
Channel scanYesYes
Key lockYesYes
Roger beep—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jack—Yes
Connectors—2 Pin Midland
Radios in the base pack—2
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