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Midland XT70 Pro orange Case Set vs Motorola XT185

What XT70 Pro orange Case Set does better (2) and where XT185 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Midland XT70 Pro orange Case Set
5.1Score
2 advantages≈ £100
vs
Motorola XT185
Motorola · 2022XT185
6.1Score
1 advantage≈ £55
Higher score
9.2Range & power6.3
5.5Ruggedness5.8
5.7Features6.2

Why is XT70 Pro orange Case Set better than XT185?

  1. Maximum range (claimed)12 km vs 8 km+50%
  2. Channels85 vs 165.3×

Why is XT185 better than XT70 Pro orange Case Set?

  1. Weight113 g vs 100 g+13%
Specifications

Side by side

Motorola XT185Motorola XT185≈ £556.1
Radio & range
Radio standardsPMR446, LPDPMR446
LicenceLicence-freeLicence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)NoNo
Frequency ranges446 MHz446 MHz
Transmit power0.5 W0.5 W
Channels8516
Maximum range (claimed)12 km8 km
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)121121
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYesYes
Squelchautomaticautomatic
Power & battery
Battery capacity700 mAh—
Power sourceAA / AAA batteriesRechargeable pack
USB-C chargingNoNo
Battery level indicator—Yes
Design & durability
Weight113 g100 g
Width680 mm136 mm
Height1,200 mm47 mm
Depth330 mm21 mm
Protection ratingIPX4IP54
Water protection (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Shockproof—Yes
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursOrangeBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels93
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watchYes—
Key lockYesYes
Roger beepYesYes
Monitor button—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
ConnectorsKopfhörer2,5mm Klinke, micro USB
Radios in the base pack—2
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