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Albrecht AE 5900 Mini SSB vs Stabo xm 3004e VOX

What AE 5900 Mini SSB does better (1) and where xm 3004e VOX 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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Stabo xm 3004e VOX
Stabo · 2025xm 3004e VOX
1 advantage≈ £220
9.3Range & power6.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

AE 5900 Mini SSBxm 3004e VOX
122 × 16535115 × 35165
AE 5900 Mini SSBxm 3004e VOXDifference
Height165 mm35 mm+130 mm
Width122 mm115 mm+7 mm
Depth35 mm165 mm−130 mm
Weight700 g600 g+100 g

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

Why is AE 5900 Mini SSB better than xm 3004e VOX?

  1. Transmit power12 W vs 4 W3×

Why is xm 3004e VOX better than AE 5900 Mini SSB?

  1. Weight700 g vs 600 g+17%
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
Power & battery
Battery voltage13.8 V12 V
Power sourceMains / 12 V vehicleMains / 12 V vehicle
USB-C chargingNoNo
Design & durability
Weight700 g600 g
Width122 mm115 mm
Height165 mm35 mm
Depth35 mm165 mm
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels—5
Channel scanYes—
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, 2,5mm Klinke, 3,5mm Klinke
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