Midland GXT1000VP4 GMRS Radio Pair vs Motorola RMM2050 Two-Way Radio Bundle

The Midland set is the better pick for families, campers and hikers who want long range, weather alerts and a license that covers the whole household. The Motorola RMM2050 is the better pick for job sites and small businesses that want no license paperwork, a louder speaker and a swivel earpiece in the box. The Midland wins on range, channels and weather features; the Motorola wins on simplicity, speaker volume and battery life. Owners of both praise build quality, but the Midland needs an FCC license and the Motorola is limited to five MURS channels.

• Choose the Midland set if you need long-range GMRS talk, NOAA weather alerts and a license that covers your family for a decade.
• Choose the Motorola bundle if you run a crew on a job site and want license-free MURS channels, a loud 1500 mW speaker and earpieces included.