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Midland XT70 vs Stabo Freetalk Digi 8

What XT70 does better (0) and where Freetalk Digi 8 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Midland XT70
Midland · 2024XT70
6.0Score
0 advantages≈ £75
vs
Stabo Freetalk Digi 8
Stabo · 2017Freetalk Digi 8
6.6Score
2 advantages≈ £70
Higher score
8.4Range & power8.8

Why is XT70 better than Freetalk Digi 8?

XT70 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is Freetalk Digi 8 better than XT70?

  1. Channels8 vs 46257.8×
  2. Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)No · XT70: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Midland XT70Midland XT70≈ £756.0
Radio & range
Radio standardsPMR446PMR446, DMR
LicenceLicence-freeLicence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)NoYes
Frequency ranges446 MHz446 MHz; 446 - 446.2 MHz
Transmit power0.5 W0.5 W
Channels8462
Maximum range (claimed)12 km—
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)121—
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYes—
Squelchautomaticautomatic
Call tones5—
Power & battery
Battery capacity1,000 mAh—
Power sourceAA / AAA batteries—
Runs on AA/AAA batteries tooYes—
USB-C chargingNo—
Design & durability
Weight113 g—
Width580 mm—
Height1,200 mm—
Depth330 mm—
Water protection (IPx)—IPx4
DisplayBacklit display—
ColoursBlack—
Features
VOX (hands-free)Yes—
VOX sensitivity levels9—
Channel scanYes—
Key lockYes—
Roger beepYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
ConnectorsKopfhörer—
Radios in the base pack21
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