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Midland XT30 vs Motorola TALKABOUT T72

What XT30 does better (1) and where TALKABOUT T72 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Midland XT30
Midland · 2018XT30
3.8Score
1 advantage≈ £30
vs
Motorola TALKABOUT T72
Motorola · 2022TALKABOUT T72
6.1Score
3 advantages≈ £45
Higher score
4.3Range & power6.2
2.3Features6.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

XT30TALKABOUT T72
48 × 9032136 × 4721
XT30TALKABOUT T72Difference
Height90 mm47 mm+43 mm
Width48 mm136 mm−88 mm
Depth32 mm21 mm+11 mm
Weight75 g100 g−25 g

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

Why is XT30 better than TALKABOUT T72?

  1. Weight75 g vs 100 g+33%

Why is TALKABOUT T72 better than XT30?

  1. Maximum range (claimed)6 km vs 8 km+33%
  2. Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)38 vs 1213.2×
  3. 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
Power & battery
Battery capacity300 mAh—
Power sourceAA / AAA batteriesRechargeable pack
Runs on AA/AAA batteries tooYes—
USB-C chargingNoNo
Battery level indicator—Yes
Design & durability
Weight75 g100 g
Width48 mm136 mm
Height90 mm47 mm
Depth32 mm21 mm
Protection rating—IP54
Water protection (IPx)—IPx4
Shockproof—Yes
DisplayMonochrome displayBacklit display
ColoursBlack, GreenOrange
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
Channel scanYesYes
Emergency / SOS alarmYes—
Key lockYesYes
Roger beepYesYes
Monitor button—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
ConnectorsKopfhörer2,5mm Klinke, micro USB
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