Albrecht AE 5900 Mini SSB vs Stabo xm 3008e VOX 12/24

What AE 5900 Mini SSB does better (1) and where xm 3008e VOX 12/24 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

9.2Score

1 advantage≈ £160

Higher score

1 advantage≈ £230

9.3Range & power6.3

Dimensions

Size comparison

AE 5900 Mini SSBxm 3008e VOX 12/24

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

Specifications

Only differences	Albrecht AE 5900 Mini SSB≈ £1609.2	Stabo xm 3008e VOX 12/24≈ £230
Radio & range
Radio standards	CB	CB
Licence	Licence-free	Licence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)	No	No
Frequency ranges	26.565 - 27.99125 MHz	26.565 - 27.99125 MHz
Transmit power	12 W	4 W
Channels	80	80
CTCSS / DCS sub-tones	Yes	—
Squelch	automatic, adjustable	automatic, adjustable
Power & battery
Battery voltage	13.8 V	13.2 V
Power source	Mains / 12 V vehicle	Mains / 12 V vehicle, Car socket
USB-C charging	No	No
Design & durability
Weight	700 g	600 g
Width	122 mm	115 mm
Height	165 mm	35 mm
Depth	35 mm	165 mm
Display	Backlit display	Backlit display
Colours	Black	Black
Features
VOX (hands-free)	Yes	Yes
VOX sensitivity levels	—	5
Channel scan	Yes	—
Dual watch	Yes	—
Emergency / SOS alarm	Yes	Yes
Key lock	Yes	—
Roger beep	Yes	Yes
Noise reduction	Yes	—
PC programmable	Yes	—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jack	Yes	Yes
Connectors	RJ-45 Mikrofonbuchse, 3,5mm Klinke	3,5mm Klinke, 2,5mm Klinke, 6‑polige Mikrofonbuchse
Radios in the base pack	1	—