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Albrecht AE 6120 VOX vs Midland 18

What AE 6120 VOX does better (1) and where 18 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Albrecht AE 6120 VOX
Albrecht · 2024AE 6120 VOX
1 advantage≈ £55
vs
Midland 18
Midland · 202518
1 advantage≈ £70
8.8Range & power6.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

AE 6120 VOX18
111 × 10425114 × 43180
AE 6120 VOX18Difference
Height104 mm43 mm+61 mm
Width111 mm114 mm−3 mm
Depth25 mm180 mm−155 mm
Weight300 g499 g−199 g

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

Why is AE 6120 VOX better than 18?

  1. Weight300 g vs 499 g+66%

Why is 18 better than AE 6120 VOX?

  1. DisplayMonochrome display vs Backlit display
Specifications

Side by side

Midland 18Midland 18≈ £70
Radio & range
Radio standardsCBCB
LicenceLicence-freeLicence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)NoNo
Frequency ranges26.565 - 27.405 MHz26.565 - 27.99125 MHz
Transmit power4 W4 W
Channels8080
Maximum range (claimed)10 km—
Squelchautomaticautomatic, adjustable
Power & battery
Battery voltage—6 V
Power source—Car socket
USB-C charging—No
Design & durability
Weight300 g499 g
Width111 mm114 mm
Height104 mm43 mm
Depth25 mm180 mm
DisplayMonochrome displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels—5
Channel scanYes—
Emergency / SOS alarm—Yes
Key lock—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jack—Yes
Connectors—3,5mm Klinke, 6‑polige Mikrofonbuchse
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