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Albrecht AE 5900 Mini SSB vs Midland M-5

What AE 5900 Mini SSB does better (1) and where M-5 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Albrecht AE 5900 Mini SSB
Albrecht · 2026AE 5900 Mini SSB
9.2Score
1 advantage≈ £160
Higher score
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Midland M-5
Midland · 2025M-5
1 advantage≈ £120
9.3Range & power6.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

AE 5900 Mini SSBM-5
122 × 16535110 × 12025
AE 5900 Mini SSBM-5Difference
Height165 mm120 mm+45 mm
Width122 mm110 mm+12 mm
Depth35 mm25 mm+10 mm
Weight700 g380 g+320 g

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

Why is AE 5900 Mini SSB better than M-5?

  1. Transmit power12 W vs 4 W3×

Why is M-5 better than AE 5900 Mini SSB?

  1. Weight700 g vs 380 g+84%
Specifications

Side by side

Midland M-5Midland M-5≈ £120
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 g380 g
Width122 mm110 mm
Height165 mm120 mm
Depth35 mm25 mm
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)Yes—
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watchYes—
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
Key lockYesYes
Roger beepYes—
Noise reductionYes—
PC programmableYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
ConnectorsRJ-45 Mikrofonbuchse, 3,5mm KlinkeUSB-A, 3,5mm Klinke, RJ-45 Mikrofonbuchse
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