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Albrecht AE 5900 Mini SSB vs Midland Alan 48 Pro

What AE 5900 Mini SSB does better (2) and where Alan 48 Pro 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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Midland Alan 48 Pro
Midland · 2025Alan 48 Pro
0 advantages≈ £120
9.3Range & power6.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

AE 5900 Mini SSBAlan 48 Pro
122 × 16535180 × 50150
AE 5900 Mini SSBAlan 48 ProDifference
Height165 mm50 mm+115 mm
Width122 mm180 mm−58 mm
Depth35 mm150 mm−115 mm
Weight700 g1,000 g−300 g

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

Why is AE 5900 Mini SSB better than Alan 48 Pro?

  1. Transmit power12 W vs 4 W3×
  2. Weight700 g vs 1,000 g+43%

Why is Alan 48 Pro better than AE 5900 Mini SSB?

Alan 48 Pro has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

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, digital squelch
Power & battery
Battery voltage13.8 V—
Power sourceMains / 12 V vehicleCar socket
USB-C chargingNoNo
Design & durability
Weight700 g1,000 g
Width122 mm180 mm
Height165 mm50 mm
Depth35 mm150 mm
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)Yes—
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watchYesYes
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
Key lockYesYes
Roger beepYes—
Noise reductionYes—
PC programmableYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
ConnectorsRJ-45 Mikrofonbuchse, 3,5mm Klinke3,5mm Klinke, 6‑polige Mikrofonbuchse
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