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Midland XT10 vs Motorola TALKABOUT T72

What XT10 does better (1) and where TALKABOUT T72 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Midland XT10
Midland · 2017XT10
1 advantage≈ £45
vs
Motorola TALKABOUT T72
Motorola · 2022TALKABOUT T72
6.1Score
3 advantages≈ £45
Higher score
2.9Range & power6.2
Dimensions

Size comparison

XT10TALKABOUT T72
48 × 8530136 × 4721
XT10TALKABOUT T72Difference
Height85 mm47 mm+38 mm
Width48 mm136 mm−88 mm
Depth30 mm21 mm+9 mm
Weight73 g100 g−27 g

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

Why is XT10 better than TALKABOUT T72?

  1. Weight73 g vs 100 g+37%

Why is TALKABOUT T72 better than XT10?

  1. Maximum range (claimed)4 km vs 8 km2×
  2. Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)38 vs 1213.2×
  3. 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 km8 km
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)38121
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYesYes
Squelchautomaticautomatic
Power & battery
Power sourceRechargeable pack, AA / AAA batteriesRechargeable pack
Runs on AA/AAA batteries tooYes—
USB-C charging—No
Battery level indicator—Yes
Design & durability
Weight73 g100 g
Width48 mm136 mm
Height85 mm47 mm
Depth30 mm21 mm
Protection rating—IP54
Water protection (IPx)—IPx4
Shockproof—Yes
DisplayMonochrome displayBacklit display
ColoursRed, BlackOrange
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
Channel scanYesYes
Key lockYesYes
Roger beep—Yes
Monitor button—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jack—Yes
Connectors—2,5mm Klinke, micro USB
Radios in the base pack—2
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