Midland XT70 Pro orange Case Set vs Motorola XT420

What XT70 Pro orange Case Set does better (3) and where XT420 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

5.0Score

3 advantages≈ £100

Motorola · 2026XT420

7.1Score

2 advantages≈ £100

Higher score

9.2Range & power6.5

5.4Ruggedness6.3

5.8Features4.4

Why is XT70 Pro orange Case Set better than XT420?

Specifications

Only differences	Midland XT70 Pro orange Case Set≈ £1005.0	Motorola XT420≈ £1007.1
Radio & range
Radio standards	PMR446, LPD	PMR446
Licence	Licence-free	Licence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)	No	No
Frequency ranges	446 MHz	446 MHz
Transmit power	0.5 W	0.5 W
Channels	85	16
Maximum range (claimed)	12 km	9 km
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)	121	257
CTCSS / DCS sub-tones	Yes	Yes
Squelch	automatic	—
Call tones	—	3
Power & battery
Battery capacity	700 mAh	—
Power source	AA / AAA batteries	Rechargeable pack
USB-C charging	No	No
Battery level indicator	—	Yes
Design & durability
Weight	113 g	—
Width	680 mm	—
Height	1,200 mm	—
Depth	330 mm	—
Protection rating	IPX4	IP55
Water protection (IPx)	IPx4	IPx5
Military standard (MIL-STD-810)	—	Yes
Shockproof	—	Yes
Display	Backlit display	No display
Colours	Orange	Black
Features
VOX (hands-free)	Yes	Yes
VOX sensitivity levels	9	3
Channel scan	Yes	Yes
Dual watch	Yes	—
Key lock	Yes	—
Roger beep	Yes	—
Monitor button	—	Yes
Voice encryption / scrambler	—	Yes
PC programmable	—	Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jack	Yes	Yes
Connectors	Kopfhörer	2,5 und 3,5 mm