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Midland XT70 vs Retevis RT24 Plus

What XT70 does better (0) and where RT24 Plus wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Midland XT70
Midland · 2024XT70
6.0Score
0 advantages≈ £75
Higher score
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Retevis RT24 Plus
Retevis · 2025RT24 Plus
1 advantage≈ £70
8.4Range & power5.4

Why is XT70 better than RT24 Plus?

XT70 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is RT24 Plus better than XT70?

  1. Channels8 vs 162×
Specifications

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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 km—
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)121—
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYesYes
Squelchautomatic—
Call tones5—
Power & battery
Battery capacity1,000 mAh—
Battery voltage—3.7 V
Power sourceAA / AAA batteriesRechargeable pack
Runs on AA/AAA batteries tooYes—
USB-C chargingNo—
Battery level indicator—Yes
Design & durability
Weight113 g—
Width580 mm—
Height1,200 mm—
Depth330 mm—
DisplayBacklit display—
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels9—
Channel scanYes—
Key lockYes—
Roger beepYes—
Voice encryption / scrambler—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYes—
ConnectorsKopfhörer—
Radios in the base pack2—
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