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Midland XT60 vs Motorola XT185

What XT60 does better (0) and where XT185 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Midland XT60
Midland · 2017XT60
4.3Score
0 advantages≈ £55
vs
Motorola XT185
Motorola · 2022XT185
6.1Score
1 advantage≈ £55
Higher score
5.4Range & power6.2
6.3Features6.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

XT60XT185
54 × 12033136 × 4721
XT60XT185Difference
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 XT185?

XT60 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is XT185 better than XT60?

  1. Weight112 g vs 100 g+12%
Specifications

Side by side

Midland XT60Midland XT60≈ £554.3
Motorola XT185Motorola XT185≈ £556.1
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—Black
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels93
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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