Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- T71VP3
- SKU:
- 5228140
Rating by feature
- Value
Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars
- Quality
Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars
- Ease of Use
Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars
Customers are saying
Customers enjoy the exceptional range and sound quality of the X-Talker 38-Mile, 36-Channel FRS 2-Way Radios, with many praising their long battery life and ease of use. While some users appreciate the affordable price and durability of the radios, a few have concerns about the difficulty in changing channels and false advertising.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
Very poor range
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.They advertise to carry a range that they do not carry. I was 1.3 miles away-- no hills.. just trees and the connection was touch and go at best.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from MidlandUSA
Posted .Hello there, range is subject to quite a few factors so always make sure you have the radios transmitting on high with full battery - using channels 1-7 or 15 - 22, and try to keep line of sight to the other radio user. You should see at least 2 miles even with trees or other obstacles in the way.
POOR
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.POOR, VERY POOR QUALITY. REALLY NEED TO TURN THE VOLUME ALL THE WAY UP INORDER TO HEAR RIGHT
No, I would not recommend this to a friendNot even close to the range it said on the box!
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I understand that you’ll never get the range these kinda radios advertise on the box but driving on a road trip between two cars, if we got more than 5 car lengths from each other we couldn’t even hear one another! I could see him in my mirror but we couldn’t communicate on a fully charged battery using high power using channel 20. What a joke! Can’t believe I paid 79bucks for this garbage… Sad
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from MidlandUSA
Posted .I'm sorry to hear you are having issues with your Midland - X-TALKER. The range is relative to the obstacles around you. On an open field, or water the range is greater. Urban development may reduce the range. Please reach out to our Customer service team and we will evaluate alternative solutions for your communication needs.
Not worth the money
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Not worth the full price. No different than any other lower cost radio. Just like other say if your out of sight on the highway it will not work in the hills of Virgina and WV. Same on trails or camping. Maybe at best 1/4 mile.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from MidlandUSA
Posted .We are sorry to hear of the issue. Please reach Midland USA customer service directly at support@midlandradio.com for assistance. We are happy to help.
Boss man
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.feels good in hand, operates well. hard to change channels efficiently
I would recommend this to a friendI bought to use on a cruise
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I bought to use on a cruise unless we were all on the same deck it didn't work.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend2 WAY RADIO WEAK
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.ADVERTISED 24 MILE RANGE. LINE OF SIGHT JUST OVER 1/4 MILE LOST CONNECTION.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from MidlandUSA
Posted .The X-Talkers average 1/2-1 mile in normal environments. The extreme ranges can be reached over water or mountain top to mountain top. These ranges are illustrated on the packaging. If you are unsatisfied with the performance of the walkies, please reach out to support@midlandusa.com. The team will be happy to help find a radio that better suits your radio needs.
Disappointed
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very bad reach less than quarter mile only it says on it 38 miles. It’s a lie a big lie maximum reach not more than quarter mile
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from MidlandUSA
Posted .The X-Talker radios have an average range of 1/2 mile. Extreme ranges can be reached in perfect conditions such as mountain top to mountain top or over water. The different ranges are illustrated on the package.
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Complete False Advertisement
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These don't work even from a few blocks away. I'm very disappointed. They seem nicely made, but, the scratches/dings easily.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from MidlandUSA
Posted .Please note that range is subject to quite a few factors. Best range will be achieved out-of-doors in open rural areas without obstructions, or on flat areas. The "up to" range is under optimal conditions over open water, desert, or mountain top to mountain top. Any obstructions between you and who you are communicating with will greatly decrease your range. This is true no matter which brand of radio you purchase.
Not suited for Cruise Ships
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I bought these to use on a cruise ship and they did not work well between various decks. These seemed to work okay off the ship and out in the open but would not recommend in areas of obstruction.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from MidlandUSA
Posted .If you have any questions or concerns about your Midland product please give our customer service a call at 816-241-8500 M-F 8am-4:30pm CT. We are glad to help!
No reach.
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Horrible product! Dint even get a full mile of reach out of it. Maybe as use for kids toys but not anything else in my opinion.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from MidlandUSA
Posted .The X-Talkers have an average range of 1/2-1 mile in normal environments. The extreme ranges can be reached over water and mountain top to mountain top. This is stated and illustrated on the packaging. If you are not satisfied with the performance of your radios the customer experience team would be happy to help you find a better radio for your radio needs. Please contact support@midlandusa.com
Two way radio
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent two way radios. A little difficult to figure out how to use all of the functions available. For the money good value.
I would recommend this to a friendGood for beginners not great for daily use
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Bought for Aquatics use. Radios die quickly, buttons lock and you can hear everything said all the time, screen flashes and the radios aren’t reliable.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from MidlandUSA
Posted .Hey there, these things you mention are very odd and specific. We would like to have you call a customer service rep so we can help you understand what might be going on here. We can also send you a replacement set that will work better for you. The T71 series radios are this Midland Radio employee's radio of choice but perhaps a different model will be better for your needs. Give us a call at 816-241-8500 between the hours of 8:00am - 4:30pm CST Monday - Friday.
Don’t buy them!
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Worthless, don’t waste your money. Could only get two miles in line of site. Wish had reach the range the claim.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from MidlandUSA
Posted .If you are having issues with the radios please contact support@midlandradio.com . In terms of the range - it is listed as UP TO and it is not a guarantee for maximum mileage. We provide examples of what range can be achieved on page 7 of the manual.
Worst one
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Really bad. Do not waste time and money buying this. It says up to 38 miles. I could not reach more than 2 miles
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from MidlandUSA
Posted .As far as range goes, this would vary with the terrain or any obstructions that you might be in. It could be a mile or it could be more. If there are a lot of obstructions you could also get less than a mile. It truly is dependent on the setting and we while we cannot guarantee a minimum distance, we have tested it and reached up to 38 miles - unobstructed - with this radio. Please reach out to support@midlandradio.com for further help.
range too short
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.wanted this set to replace what we thought was a lower quality. It wasn't any better just a different color
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from MidlandUSA
Posted .There are many factors that go into the range. Line of site, hills, interference from power lines other radio bands etc. If you have any issues Midland support is available at 816-241-8500 M-F 8am-4:30pm CT.
Didnt go far
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are pretty cheap and i went around my block and it lost connection
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from MidlandUSA
Posted .Unfortunately range is dependent on any obstructions that might be present. If you need further assistance please contact Support@midlandradio.com - Midland Radio Team
Manufacturer should include a manual
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Not easy to program And the batteries these radios came with did not work at all. These radios did not come with a manual
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from MidlandUSA
Posted .We would be happy to send you a replacement at no cost please contact our customer service team at 816-241-8500
Not a good purchase
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I had this product for about a month and only used them twice and they have stop working properly.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from MidlandUSA
Posted .Hello, please call Midland customer service at 816-241-8500 M-F 8am-4:30pm CT a customer service representative would be happy to help troubleshoot the issue for you.
Be fun for kids to play in yard with.
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Will work out to about a half mile. Work fine that distance but not even a mile of pretty level ground with no major structures
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from MidlandUSA
Posted .The "up to" range is under optimal conditions over open water, desert, or mountain top to mountain top. Any obstructions especially in an urban area is going to greatly decrease your range. Please note that range is subject to quite a few factors. Best range will be achieved out-of-doors in open rural areas without obstructions, or on flat areas. This is true no matter which brand of radio you purchase.