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  3. AE 5900 Mini SSB vs VLC5795

Albrecht AE 5900 Mini SSB vs Vapormatic VLC5795

What AE 5900 Mini SSB does better (2) and where VLC5795 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Albrecht AE 5900 Mini SSB
Albrecht · 2026AE 5900 Mini SSB
9.2Score
2 advantages≈ £150
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Vapormatic VLC5795
Vapormatic · 2026VLC5795
0 advantages≈ £160
9.4Range & power6.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

AE 5900 Mini SSBVLC5795
122 × 16535115 × 15038
AE 5900 Mini SSBVLC5795Difference
Height165 mm150 mm+15 mm
Width122 mm115 mm+7 mm
Depth35 mm38 mm−3 mm
Weight700 g800 g−100 g

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

Why is AE 5900 Mini SSB better than VLC5795?

  1. Transmit power12 W vs 4 W3×
  2. Weight700 g vs 800 g+14%

Why is VLC5795 better than AE 5900 Mini SSB?

VLC5795 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Albrecht AE 5900 Mini SSBAlbrecht AE 5900 Mini SSB≈ £1509.2
Vapormatic VLC5795Vapormatic VLC5795≈ £160
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, Car socket
USB-C chargingNoNo
Design & durability
Weight700 g800 g
Width122 mm115 mm
Height165 mm150 mm
Depth35 mm38 mm
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)Yes—
Channel scanYes—
Dual watchYes—
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
Key lockYes—
Roger beepYes—
Noise reductionYes—
PC programmableYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
ConnectorsRJ-45 Mikrofonbuchse, 3,5mm Klinke6‑polige Mikrofonbuchse, 3,5mm Klinke
Radios in the base pack1—

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