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Albrecht AE 5900 Mini SSB vs Superstar 3900

What AE 5900 Mini SSB does better (1) and where 3900 wins (0) — 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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Superstar 3900
Superstar · 20243900
0 advantages≈ £180
9.3Range & power9.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

AE 5900 Mini SSB3900
122 × 16535287 × 20061
AE 5900 Mini SSB3900Difference
Height165 mm200 mm−35 mm
Width122 mm287 mm−165 mm
Depth35 mm61 mm−26 mm
Weight700 g1,500 g−800 g

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

Why is AE 5900 Mini SSB better than 3900?

  1. Weight700 g vs 1,500 g2.1×

Why is 3900 better than AE 5900 Mini SSB?

3900 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 - 27.99125 MHz
Transmit power12 W12 W
Channels8080
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYes—
Squelchautomatic, adjustableautomatic, adjustable
Power & battery
Battery voltage13.8 V13.8 V
Power sourceMains / 12 V vehicleMains / 12 V vehicle
USB-C chargingNoNo
Design & durability
Weight700 g1,500 g
Width122 mm287 mm
Height165 mm200 mm
Depth35 mm61 mm
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackSilver
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
Channel scanYes—
Dual watchYes—
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
Key lockYes—
Roger beepYesYes
Noise reductionYes—
PC programmableYesYes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
ConnectorsRJ-45 Mikrofonbuchse, 3,5mm Klinke4polige Mikrofonbuchse, 3,5mm Klinke
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