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Midland XT50 vs Motorola TALKABOUT T72

What XT50 does better (1) and where TALKABOUT T72 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Midland XT50
Midland · 2018XT50
3.8Score
1 advantage≈ £40
vs
Motorola TALKABOUT T72
Motorola · 2022TALKABOUT T72
6.1Score
2 advantages≈ £45
Higher score
6.2Range & power6.2
2.1Features6.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

XT50TALKABOUT T72
54 × 10333136 × 4721
XT50TALKABOUT T72Difference
Height103 mm47 mm+56 mm
Width54 mm136 mm−82 mm
Depth33 mm21 mm+12 mm
Weight93 g100 g−7 g

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

Why is XT50 better than TALKABOUT T72?

  1. Weight93 g vs 100 g+8%

Why is TALKABOUT T72 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
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
Power & battery
Battery capacity700 mAh—
Power sourceAA / AAA batteriesRechargeable pack
Runs on AA/AAA batteries tooYes—
USB-C charging—No
Battery level indicator—Yes
Design & durability
Weight93 g100 g
Width54 mm136 mm
Height103 mm47 mm
Depth33 mm21 mm
Protection rating—IP54
Water protection (IPx)—IPx4
Shockproof—Yes
DisplayMonochrome displayBacklit display
Colours—Orange
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels3—
Channel scanYesYes
Key lockYesYes
Roger beepYesYes
Monitor button—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors2 Pin Midland2,5mm Klinke, micro USB
Radios in the base pack22
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