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Midland XT70 vs Motorola TALKABOUT T72

What XT70 does better (1) and where TALKABOUT T72 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Midland XT70
Midland · 2024XT70
6.0Score
1 advantage≈ £75
vs
Motorola TALKABOUT T72
Motorola · 2022TALKABOUT T72
6.1Score
2 advantages≈ £45
Higher score
8.4Range & power6.2
6.3Features6.3

Why is XT70 better than TALKABOUT T72?

  1. Maximum range (claimed)12 km vs 8 km+50%

Why is TALKABOUT T72 better than XT70?

  1. Channels8 vs 162×
  2. Weight113 g vs 100 g+13%
Specifications

Side by side

Midland XT70Midland XT70≈ £756.0
Radio & range
Radio standardsPMR446PMR446
LicenceLicence-freeLicence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)NoNo
Frequency ranges446 MHz446 MHz
Transmit power0.5 W0.5 W
Channels816
Maximum range (claimed)12 km8 km
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)121121
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYesYes
Squelchautomaticautomatic
Call tones5—
Power & battery
Battery capacity1,000 mAh—
Power sourceAA / AAA batteriesRechargeable pack
Runs on AA/AAA batteries tooYes—
USB-C chargingNoNo
Battery level indicator—Yes
Design & durability
Weight113 g100 g
Width580 mm136 mm
Height1,200 mm47 mm
Depth330 mm21 mm
Protection rating—IP54
Water protection (IPx)—IPx4
Shockproof—Yes
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackOrange
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels9—
Channel scanYesYes
Key lockYesYes
Roger beepYesYes
Monitor button—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
ConnectorsKopfhörer2,5mm Klinke, micro USB
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