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Albrecht AE 5900 Mini SSB vs President George II

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

Albrecht AE 5900 Mini SSB
Albrecht · 2026AE 5900 Mini SSB
9.2Score
1 advantage≈ £160
vs
President George II
President · 2024George II
9.2Score
0 advantages≈ £280
9.3Range & power9.3
4.5Features4.5
Dimensions

Size comparison

AE 5900 Mini SSBGeorge II
122 × 16535185 × 17256
AE 5900 Mini SSBGeorge IIDifference
Height165 mm172 mm−7 mm
Width122 mm185 mm−63 mm
Depth35 mm56 mm−21 mm
Weight700 g1,190 g−490 g

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

Why is AE 5900 Mini SSB better than George II?

  1. Weight700 g vs 1,190 g+70%

Why is George II better than AE 5900 Mini SSB?

George II 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 - 27.405 MHz
Transmit power12 W12 W
Channels8080
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYesYes
Squelchautomatic, adjustableautomatic, adjustable
Power & battery
Battery voltage13.8 V12 V
Power sourceMains / 12 V vehicleMains / 12 V vehicle
USB-C chargingNoNo
Design & durability
Weight700 g1,190 g
Width122 mm185 mm
Height165 mm172 mm
Depth35 mm56 mm
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watchYesYes
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
Key lockYesYes
Roger beepYesYes
Monitor button—Yes
Noise reductionYesYes
PC programmableYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
ConnectorsRJ-45 Mikrofonbuchse, 3,5mm KlinkeUSB-A, 2,5mm Klinke, 3,5mm Klinke, 6‑polige Mikrofonbuchse
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