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Midland XT10 vs Motorola TALKABOUT T82

What XT10 does better (1) and where TALKABOUT T82 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Midland XT10
Midland · 2017XT10
1 advantage≈ £45
vs
Motorola TALKABOUT T82
Motorola · 2017TALKABOUT T82
3.9Score
3 advantages≈ £55
Higher score
2.9Range & power7.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

XT10TALKABOUT T82
48 × 853057 × 18133
XT10TALKABOUT T82Difference
Height85 mm181 mm−96 mm
Width48 mm57 mm−9 mm
Depth30 mm33 mm−3 mm
Weight73 g197 g−124 g

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

Why is XT10 better than TALKABOUT T82?

  1. Weight73 g vs 197 g2.7×

Why is TALKABOUT T82 better than XT10?

  1. Maximum range (claimed)4 km vs 10 km2.5×
  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 km10 km
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)38121
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYesYes
Squelchautomaticautomatic
Call tones—20
Power & battery
Battery capacity—800 mAh
Power sourceRechargeable pack, AA / AAA batteriesRechargeable pack, AA / AAA batteries
Runs on AA/AAA batteries tooYesYes
USB-C charging—No
Battery level indicator—Yes
Design & durability
Weight73 g197 g
Width48 mm57 mm
Height85 mm181 mm
Depth30 mm33 mm
Protection rating—IPX2
Water protection (IPx)—IPx2
DisplayMonochrome displayBacklit display
ColoursRed, BlackBlack, Orange
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels—3
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watch—Yes
Flashlight—Yes
Emergency / SOS alarm—Yes
Key lockYesYes
Roger beep—Yes
Monitor button—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jack—Yes
Connectors—micro USB, 2,5mm Klinke
Radios in the base pack—2
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