Albrecht AE 5900 Mini SSB vs Midland Alan 42 DS Lithium Edition

What AE 5900 Mini SSB does better (1) and where Alan 42 DS Lithium Edition wins (1) — every spec side by side.

9.2Score

1 advantage≈ £160

Higher score

8.8Score

1 advantage≈ £140

9.3Range & power6.3

Dimensions

Size comparison

AE 5900 Mini SSBAlan 42 DS Lithium Edition

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

Specifications

Only differences	Albrecht AE 5900 Mini SSB≈ £1609.2	Midland Alan 42 DS Lithium Edition≈ £1408.8
Radio & range
Radio standards	CB	CB
Licence	Licence-free	Licence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)	No	No
Frequency ranges	26.565 - 27.99125 MHz	26.565 - 27.99125 MHz
Transmit power	12 W	4 W
Channels	80	80
CTCSS / DCS sub-tones	Yes	—
Squelch	automatic, adjustable	automatic, adjustable, digital squelch
Power & battery
Battery capacity	—	2,800 mAh
Battery voltage	13.8 V	7.2 V
Power source	Mains / 12 V vehicle	Rechargeable pack, AA / AAA batteries, Car socket
Runs on AA/AAA batteries too	—	Yes
USB-C charging	No	No
Battery level indicator	—	Yes
Design & durability
Weight	700 g	220 g
Width	122 mm	70 mm
Height	165 mm	140 mm
Depth	35 mm	30 mm
Display	Backlit display	Backlit display
Colours	Black	Black
Features
VOX (hands-free)	Yes	—
Channel scan	Yes	Yes
Dual watch	Yes	Yes
Emergency / SOS alarm	Yes	Yes
Key lock	Yes	Yes
Roger beep	Yes	—
Noise reduction	Yes	—
PC programmable	Yes	—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jack	Yes	Yes
Connectors	RJ-45 Mikrofonbuchse, 3,5mm Klinke	3,5mm Klinke, 2,5mm Klinke
Radios in the base pack	1	—