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Midland XT30 vs Motorola TALKABOUT T62

What XT30 does better (1) and where TALKABOUT T62 wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Midland XT30
Midland · 2018XT30
3.8Score
1 advantage≈ £30
vs
Motorola TALKABOUT T62
Motorola · 2018TALKABOUT T62
4.4Score
4 advantages≈ £40
Higher score
4.3Range & power6.2
2.4Battery3.0
2.3Features5.8
Dimensions

Size comparison

XT30TALKABOUT T62
48 × 903254 × 16531
XT30TALKABOUT T62Difference
Height90 mm165 mm−75 mm
Width48 mm54 mm−6 mm
Depth32 mm31 mm+1 mm
Weight75 g161 g−86 g

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

Why is XT30 better than TALKABOUT T62?

  1. Weight75 g vs 161 g2.1×

Why is TALKABOUT T62 better than XT30?

  1. Battery capacity300 mAh vs 800 mAh2.7×
  2. Maximum range (claimed)6 km vs 8 km+33%
  3. Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)38 vs 1213.2×
  4. DisplayMonochrome display vs Backlit display
Specifications

Side by side

Midland XT30Midland XT30≈ £303.8
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)6 km8 km
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)38121
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYesYes
Squelch—automatic
Call tones—20
Power & battery
Battery capacity300 mAh800 mAh
Power sourceAA / AAA batteriesRechargeable pack, AA / AAA batteries
Runs on AA/AAA batteries tooYesYes
USB-C chargingNoNo
Battery level indicator—Yes
Design & durability
Weight75 g161 g
Width48 mm54 mm
Height90 mm165 mm
Depth32 mm31 mm
DisplayMonochrome displayBacklit display
ColoursBlack, Green—
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels—3
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watch—Yes
Emergency / SOS alarmYes—
Key lockYesYes
Roger beepYesYes
Monitor button—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
ConnectorsKopfhörermicro USB, 2,5mm Klinke
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