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Albrecht AE 5900 Mini SSB vs President Taylor IV

What AE 5900 Mini SSB does better (2) and where Taylor IV 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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President Taylor IV
President · 2026Taylor IV
7.1Score
0 advantages≈ £160
9.3Range & power6.3
4.5Features8.6
Dimensions

Size comparison

AE 5900 Mini SSBTaylor IV
122 × 16535150 × 16545
AE 5900 Mini SSBTaylor IVDifference
Height165 mm165 mm=
Width122 mm150 mm−28 mm
Depth35 mm45 mm−10 mm
Weight700 g1,100 g−400 g

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

Why is AE 5900 Mini SSB better than Taylor IV?

  1. Transmit power12 W vs 4 W3×
  2. Weight700 g vs 1,100 g+57%

Why is Taylor IV better than AE 5900 Mini SSB?

Taylor IV has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Albrecht AE 5900 Mini SSBAlbrecht AE 5900 Mini SSB≈ £1609.2
President Taylor IVPresident Taylor IV≈ £1607.1
Radio & range
Radio standardsCBCB
LicenceLicence-freeLicence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)NoNo
Frequency ranges26.565 - 27.99125 MHz26.565 - 27.405 MHz
Transmit power12 W4 W
Channels8080
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYes—
Squelchautomatic, adjustableautomatic, adjustable
Power & battery
Battery voltage13.8 V12 V
Power sourceMains / 12 V vehicleMains / 12 V vehicle
USB-C chargingNoNo
Design & durability
Weight700 g1,100 g
Width122 mm150 mm
Height165 mm165 mm
Depth35 mm45 mm
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watchYes—
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
Key lockYes—
Roger beepYesYes
Noise reductionYes—
PC programmableYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
ConnectorsRJ-45 Mikrofonbuchse, 3,5mm Klinke6‑polige Mikrofonbuchse, 3,5mm Klinke, USB-A
Radios in the base pack11

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