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Midland XT30 vs Midland XT60

What XT30 does better (1) and where XT60 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Midland XT30
Midland · 2018XT30
3.8Score
1 advantage≈ £30
vs
Midland XT60
Midland · 2017XT60
4.3Score
3 advantages≈ £55
Higher score
4.3Range & power5.4
2.4Battery2.3
2.3Features6.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

XT30XT60
48 × 903254 × 12033
XT30XT60Difference
Height90 mm120 mm−30 mm
Width48 mm54 mm−6 mm
Depth32 mm33 mm−1 mm
Weight75 g112 g−37 g

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

Why is XT30 better than XT60?

  1. Weight75 g vs 112 g+49%

Why is XT60 better than XT30?

  1. Battery capacity300 mAh vs 700 mAh2.3×
  2. Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)38 vs 1213.2×
  3. DisplayMonochrome display vs Backlit display
Specifications

Side by side

Midland XT30Midland XT30≈ £303.8
Midland XT60Midland XT60≈ £554.3
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)6 km—
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)38121
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYesYes
Call tones—5
Power & battery
Battery capacity300 mAh700 mAh
Power sourceAA / AAA batteriesAA / AAA batteries
Runs on AA/AAA batteries tooYesYes
USB-C chargingNo—
Design & durability
Weight75 g112 g
Width48 mm54 mm
Height90 mm120 mm
Depth32 mm33 mm
DisplayMonochrome displayBacklit display
ColoursBlack, Green—
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels—9
Channel scanYesYes
Emergency / SOS alarmYes—
Key lockYesYes
Roger beepYesYes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
ConnectorsKopfhörer2 Pin Midland
Radios in the base pack2—
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