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  3. AE 5900 Mini SSB vs AE 6390

Albrecht AE 5900 Mini SSB vs Albrecht AE 6390

What AE 5900 Mini SSB does better (2) and where AE 6390 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Albrecht AE 5900 Mini SSB
Albrecht · 2026AE 5900 Mini SSB
9.2Score
2 advantages≈ £160
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Albrecht AE 6390
Albrecht · 2025AE 6390
7.1Score
0 advantages≈ £90
9.3Range & power6.3
4.5Features8.6
Dimensions

Size comparison

AE 5900 Mini SSBAE 6390
122 × 16535185 × 55145
AE 5900 Mini SSBAE 6390Difference
Height165 mm55 mm+110 mm
Width122 mm185 mm−63 mm
Depth35 mm145 mm−110 mm
Weight700 g1,350 g−650 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is AE 5900 Mini SSB better than AE 6390?

  1. Transmit power12 W vs 4 W3×
  2. Weight700 g vs 1,350 g+93%

Why is AE 6390 better than AE 5900 Mini SSB?

AE 6390 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Albrecht AE 5900 Mini SSBAlbrecht AE 5900 Mini SSB≈ £1609.2
Albrecht AE 6390Albrecht AE 6390≈ £907.1
Radio & range
Radio standardsCBCB
LicenceLicence-freeLicence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)NoNo
Frequency ranges26.565 - 27.99125 MHz26.965 - 27.405 MHz
Transmit power12 W4 W
Channels8080
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYes—
Squelchautomatic, adjustableautomatic, adjustable
Power & battery
Battery voltage13.8 V12 V
Power sourceMains / 12 V vehicleCar socket
USB-C chargingNoNo
Design & durability
Weight700 g1,350 g
Width122 mm185 mm
Height165 mm55 mm
Depth35 mm145 mm
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watchYes—
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
Key lockYes—
Roger beepYes—
Noise reductionYes—
PC programmableYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
ConnectorsRJ-45 Mikrofonbuchse, 3,5mm Klinke3,5mm Klinke, 6‑polige Mikrofonbuchse
Radios in the base pack1—

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