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Midland XT10 vs Motorola TALKABOUT T42

What XT10 does better (1) and where TALKABOUT T42 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Midland XT10
Midland · 2017XT10
1 advantage≈ £45
vs
Motorola TALKABOUT T42
Motorola · 2018TALKABOUT T42
1 advantage≈ £20
2.9Range & power2.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

XT10TALKABOUT T42
48 × 853048 × 13627
XT10TALKABOUT T42Difference
Height85 mm136 mm−51 mm
Width48 mm48 mm=
Depth30 mm27 mm+3 mm
Weight73 g79 g−6 g

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

Why is XT10 better than TALKABOUT T42?

  1. Weight73 g vs 79 g+8%

Why is TALKABOUT T42 better than XT10?

  1. DisplayMonochrome display vs Backlit display
Specifications

Side by side

Midland XT10Midland XT10≈ £45
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 km4 km
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)38—
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYes—
Squelchautomatic—
Call tones—1
Power & battery
Power sourceRechargeable pack, AA / AAA batteriesRechargeable pack, AA / AAA batteries
Runs on AA/AAA batteries tooYesYes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Design & durability
Weight73 g79 g
Width48 mm48 mm
Height85 mm136 mm
Depth30 mm27 mm
DisplayMonochrome displayBacklit display
ColoursRed, Black—
Features
VOX (hands-free)Yes—
Channel scanYesYes
Key lockYesYes
Roger beep—Yes
Monitor button—Yes
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