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Albrecht AE 5900 Mini SSB vs Jopix CB-80

What AE 5900 Mini SSB does better (1) and where CB-80 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Albrecht AE 5900 Mini SSB
Albrecht · 2026AE 5900 Mini SSB
9.2Score
1 advantage≈ £150
Higher score
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Jopix CB-80
Jopix · 2025CB-80
8.5Score
1 advantage≈ £85
9.4Range & power6.3
4.4Features6.4
Dimensions

Size comparison

AE 5900 Mini SSBCB-80
122 × 16535120 × 6141
AE 5900 Mini SSBCB-80Difference
Height165 mm61 mm+104 mm
Width122 mm120 mm+2 mm
Depth35 mm41 mm−6 mm
Weight700 g290 g+410 g

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

Why is AE 5900 Mini SSB better than CB-80?

  1. Transmit power12 W vs 4 W3×

Why is CB-80 better than AE 5900 Mini SSB?

  1. Weight700 g vs 290 g2.4×
Specifications

Side by side

Jopix CB-80Jopix CB-80≈ £858.5
Radio & range
Radio standardsCBCB
LicenceLicence-freeLicence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)NoNo
Frequency ranges26.565 - 27.99125 MHz26.565 - 27.99125 MHz
Transmit power12 W4 W
Channels8080
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYes—
Squelchautomatic, adjustableautomatic, adjustable
Power & battery
Battery capacity—2,600 mAh
Battery voltage13.8 V7.4 V
Power sourceMains / 12 V vehicleRechargeable pack
USB-C chargingNoNo
Battery level indicator—Yes
Design & durability
Weight700 g290 g
Width122 mm120 mm
Height165 mm61 mm
Depth35 mm41 mm
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watchYes—
Flashlight—Yes
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
Key lockYesYes
Roger beepYesYes
Monitor button—Yes
Noise reductionYes—
PC programmableYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
ConnectorsRJ-45 Mikrofonbuchse, 3,5mm Klinke2,5 und 3,5 mm
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