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Midland XT50 vs Midland XT60

What XT50 does better (1) and where XT60 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Midland XT50
Midland · 2018XT50
3.8Score
1 advantage≈ £40
vs
Midland XT60
Midland · 2017XT60
4.3Score
2 advantages≈ £55
Higher score
6.2Range & power5.4
2.3Battery2.3
2.1Features6.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

XT50XT60
54 × 1033354 × 12033
XT50XT60Difference
Height103 mm120 mm−17 mm
Width54 mm54 mm=
Depth33 mm33 mm=
Weight93 g112 g−19 g

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

Why is XT50 better than XT60?

  1. Weight93 g vs 112 g+20%

Why is XT60 better than XT50?

  1. Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)38 vs 1213.2×
  2. DisplayMonochrome display vs Backlit display
Specifications

Side by side

Midland XT50Midland XT50≈ £403.8
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)8 km—
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)38121
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYesYes
Call tones—5
Power & battery
Battery capacity700 mAh700 mAh
Power sourceAA / AAA batteriesAA / AAA batteries
Runs on AA/AAA batteries tooYesYes
Design & durability
Weight93 g112 g
Width54 mm54 mm
Height103 mm120 mm
Depth33 mm33 mm
DisplayMonochrome displayBacklit display
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels39
Channel scanYesYes
Key lockYesYes
Roger beepYesYes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors2 Pin Midland2 Pin Midland
Radios in the base pack2—
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