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Albrecht AE 5900 Mini SSB vs Midland 8001 Pro

What AE 5900 Mini SSB does better (1) and where 8001 Pro wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Albrecht AE 5900 Mini SSB
Albrecht · 2026AE 5900 Mini SSB
9.2Score
1 advantage≈ £160
vs
Midland 8001 Pro
Midland · 20268001 Pro
9.5Score
0 advantages≈ £220
Higher score
9.3Range & power9.3
4.5Features6.2
Dimensions

Size comparison

AE 5900 Mini SSB8001 Pro
122 × 16535175 × 13555
AE 5900 Mini SSB8001 ProDifference
Height165 mm135 mm+30 mm
Width122 mm175 mm−53 mm
Depth35 mm55 mm−20 mm
Weight700 g1,200 g−500 g

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

Why is AE 5900 Mini SSB better than 8001 Pro?

  1. Weight700 g vs 1,200 g+71%

Why is 8001 Pro better than AE 5900 Mini SSB?

8001 Pro has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Midland 8001 ProMidland 8001 Pro≈ £2209.5
Radio & range
Radio standardsCBCB
LicenceLicence-freeLicence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)NoNo
Frequency ranges26.565 - 27.99125 MHz26.565 - 27.99125 MHz
Transmit power12 W12 W
Channels8080
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYesYes
Squelchautomatic, adjustableautomatic, adjustable
Power & battery
Battery voltage13.8 V12.6 V
Power sourceMains / 12 V vehicleMains / 12 V vehicle
USB-C chargingNoNo
Design & durability
Weight700 g1,200 g
Width122 mm175 mm
Height165 mm135 mm
Depth35 mm55 mm
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels—9
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watchYesYes
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
Key lockYesYes
Roger beepYesYes
Monitor button—Yes
Noise reductionYes—
PC programmableYesYes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
ConnectorsRJ-45 Mikrofonbuchse, 3,5mm Klinke6‑polige Mikrofonbuchse, 3,5mm Klinke
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