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Midland XT50 vs Motorola TALKABOUT T62

What XT50 does better (1) and where TALKABOUT T62 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Midland XT50
Midland · 2018XT50
3.8Score
1 advantage≈ £40
vs
Motorola TALKABOUT T62
Motorola · 2018TALKABOUT T62
4.4Score
3 advantages≈ £40
Higher score
6.2Range & power6.2
2.3Battery3.0
2.1Features5.8
Dimensions

Size comparison

XT50TALKABOUT T62
54 × 1033354 × 16531
XT50TALKABOUT T62Difference
Height103 mm165 mm−62 mm
Width54 mm54 mm=
Depth33 mm31 mm+2 mm
Weight93 g161 g−68 g

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

Why is XT50 better than TALKABOUT T62?

  1. Weight93 g vs 161 g+73%

Why is TALKABOUT T62 better than XT50?

  1. Battery capacity700 mAh vs 800 mAh+14%
  2. Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)38 vs 1213.2×
  3. DisplayMonochrome display vs Backlit display
Specifications

Side by side

Midland XT50Midland XT50≈ £403.8
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)8 km8 km
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)38121
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYesYes
Squelch—automatic
Call tones—20
Power & battery
Battery capacity700 mAh800 mAh
Power sourceAA / AAA batteriesRechargeable pack, AA / AAA batteries
Runs on AA/AAA batteries tooYesYes
USB-C charging—No
Battery level indicator—Yes
Design & durability
Weight93 g161 g
Width54 mm54 mm
Height103 mm165 mm
Depth33 mm31 mm
DisplayMonochrome displayBacklit display
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels33
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watch—Yes
Key lockYesYes
Roger beepYesYes
Monitor button—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors2 Pin Midlandmicro USB, 2,5mm Klinke
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