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Big-selling GMRS and FRS radios; banner promises free returns the policy lacks.
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#5 of 9 brands in Two-Way Radios
From the Midland GXT1000VP4 review · calculated, not lab-tested
See all two-way radios- Overall 6.7
- Social 7.5
- Usability 5.9
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How the score breaks down
From the review of Midland GXT1000VP4 · published features and owner comments · not a lab test.
From the review of Midland GXT1000VP4 · published features and owner comments · not a lab test.
- Overall6.7
- Social7.5
- Usability5.9
Usability5.9/10
Build and durability5.0/10
Warranty and returns6.0/10
Ease of use7.0/10
Price and extras6.0/10
Support and owner reports6.0/10
Social7.5/10
Marketplace reviews8.8/10
Independent web and YouTube6.2/10
RedditNot enough data
How each score was set
Usability 5.9 /10
From published features and owner comments · not a lab test.
- Build and durability5.0/10
- JIS4 splash rating, dimensions and the GMRS license need are published; battery capacity and a drop rating are not on the page.
- Warranty and returns6.0/10
- Three-year warranty and 30-day returns, but the buyer pays return shipping unless the paid Redo option was bought.
- Ease of use7.0/10
- License need, NOAA weather scan, boom-mic headsets and a display; it charges in a desktop cradle, not by USB on the radio.
- Price and extras6.0/10
- About $50 a radio with free shipping over $25 and a $19.99 battery pack listed; a $35 FCC license is required.
- Support and owner reports6.0/10
- Support site and returns portal; owner reports are plentiful but split on battery life.
Social 7.5 /10
Average of the independent owner-review sources listed below.
- Marketplace reviews8.8/10
- Product · 13,247 reviews · amazon.com
- Independent web and YouTube6.2/10
- Product · 3 reviews · outdoorempire.com, outdoorgearlab.com, gearjunkie.com
- RedditNot enough data
- Searched; not enough owner reviews to score.
Strengths and drawbacks
Published specs and owner feedback, not a hands-on test.
Strengths
- GXT1000 is one of Amazon's most-reviewed radios
- Three-year warranty on GXT radios
- Free shipping from $25
Drawbacks
- Return shipping charged to the customer
- Range figures far above real use
- GXT1000 still uses a cradle charger
Claims we checked
The published claim, then what we found. Live statuses. How we review
Questions
From Midland’s published terms. Not legal advice.
Which Midland walkie talkie sells best?
The GXT1000VP4 GMRS 2-pack, with over 13,000 Amazon ratings.
Do Midland GXT radios need a license?
Yes, they are GMRS radios; Midland notes the FCC license is $35 for 10 years and covers family.
Can I return a Midland order?
Within 30 days from midlandusa.com in like-new condition; return shipping is paid by the customer.
How far do they really reach?
Midland's FAQ puts typical range at half a mile to 2 miles.
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About Midland
Midland Radio, based in Kansas City, sells FRS and GMRS walkie talkies, MicroMobile vehicle radios and weather radios on midlandusa.com and through retailers.