The claim
36 Mile Range
What we found
Fine printMidland's own FAQ says the GXT averages 1/2 to 2 miles in normal conditions.
Source · checked Nov 15, 2026
Product review
Midland GXT1000VP4 review, scored
Popular budget GMRS pair; splash-proof only and cradle charging.
Tech Busy editorial team · Fact-checked · Updated
#5 of 9 products in Two-Way Radios
Calculated from published specs and owner feedback
See all two-way radios- Overall 6.7
- Social 7.5
- Usability 5.9
Cost to ownPrices checked Nov 15, 2026
- Midland GXT1000VP4$99.99
- AVP17 rechargeable battery packs optional$19.99
- FCC GMRS license (10 years) needed$35.00
1 yr2 yrs3 yrs
With what’s needed$134.99$134.99$134.99
With optional extras$134.99$134.99$134.99
Brand’s own published prices, before tax. Parts without a stated replacement interval are listed but not added up.
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Strengths and drawbacks
Published specs and owner feedback, not a hands-on test.
Strengths
- Headsets and charger in the box
- Three-year warranty
- 50 channels with NOAA weather scan
Drawbacks
- Return shipping is on the buyer
- No USB charging on the radio
- Range claim far above Midland's own average
How the score breaks down
Published features and owner comments · not a lab test.
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.
Claims we checked
The published claim, then what we found. Live statuses. How we review
The claim
Free Shipping on Orders $25+ and Free Returns (site banner)
What we found
ContradictedThe refund policy charges the customer for return shipping unless Redo was purchased.
Source · checked Nov 15, 2026
The claim
JIS4 Waterproof
What we found
Fine printJIS4 is splash resistance; OutdoorGearLab notes Midland offers no warranty support for water damage.
Source · checked Nov 15, 2026
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