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Midland XT60 vs Motorola TALKABOUT T72

What XT60 does better (0) and where TALKABOUT T72 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Midland XT60
Midland · 2017XT60
4.3Score
0 advantages≈ £55
vs
Motorola TALKABOUT T72
Motorola · 2022TALKABOUT T72
6.1Score
1 advantage≈ £45
Higher score
5.4Range & power6.2
6.3Features6.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

XT60TALKABOUT T72
54 × 12033136 × 4721
XT60TALKABOUT T72Difference
Height120 mm47 mm+73 mm
Width54 mm136 mm−82 mm
Depth33 mm21 mm+12 mm
Weight112 g100 g+12 g

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

Why is XT60 better than TALKABOUT T72?

XT60 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is TALKABOUT T72 better than XT60?

  1. Weight112 g vs 100 g+12%
Specifications

Side by side

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)121121
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYesYes
Squelch—automatic
Call tones5—
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
Weight112 g100 g
Width54 mm136 mm
Height120 mm47 mm
Depth33 mm21 mm
Protection rating—IP54
Water protection (IPx)—IPx4
Shockproof—Yes
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
Colours—Orange
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels9—
Channel scanYesYes
Key lockYesYes
Roger beepYesYes
Monitor button—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors2 Pin Midland2,5mm Klinke, micro USB
Radios in the base pack—2
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