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Midland XT50 vs Motorola TALKABOUT T82 Extreme

What XT50 does better (1) and where TALKABOUT T82 Extreme wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Midland XT50
Midland · 2018XT50
3.8Score
1 advantage≈ £40
vs
Motorola TALKABOUT T82 Extreme
Motorola · 2017TALKABOUT T82 Extreme
5.4Score
3 advantages≈ £65
Higher score
6.2Range & power7.9
2.3Battery4.7
2.1Features7.0
Dimensions

Size comparison

XT50TALKABOUT T82 Extreme
54 × 1033357 × 18133
XT50TALKABOUT T82 ExtremeDifference
Height103 mm181 mm−78 mm
Width54 mm57 mm−3 mm
Depth33 mm33 mm=
Weight93 g197 g−104 g

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

Why is XT50 better than TALKABOUT T82 Extreme?

  1. Weight93 g vs 197 g2.1×

Why is TALKABOUT T82 Extreme better than XT50?

  1. Maximum range (claimed)8 km vs 10 km+25%
  2. Battery capacity700 mAh vs 800 mAh+14%
  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 km10 km
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)38—
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—Yes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Design & durability
Weight93 g197 g
Width54 mm57 mm
Height103 mm181 mm
Depth33 mm33 mm
Protection rating—IPX4
Water protection (IPx)—IPx4
DisplayMonochrome displayBacklit display
Colours—Black, Yellow
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels3—
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watch—Yes
Flashlight—Yes
Emergency / SOS alarm—Yes
Key lockYesYes
Roger beepYesYes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors2 Pin MidlandUSB-C, micro USB, 2,5mm Klinke
Radios in the base pack2—
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