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Albrecht AE 6290 vs Midland 18

What AE 6290 does better (1) and where 18 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Albrecht AE 6290
Albrecht · 2021AE 6290
4.7Score
1 advantage≈ £75
Higher score
vs
Midland 18
Midland · 202518
0 advantages≈ £70
6.3Range & power6.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

AE 629018
124 × 10136114 × 43180
AE 629018Difference
Height101 mm43 mm+58 mm
Width124 mm114 mm+10 mm
Depth36 mm180 mm−144 mm
Weight428 g499 g−71 g

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

Why is AE 6290 better than 18?

  1. Weight428 g vs 499 g+17%

Why is 18 better than AE 6290?

18 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Albrecht AE 6290Albrecht AE 6290≈ £754.7
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
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)104—
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYes—
Squelchautomatic, adjustableautomatic, adjustable
Power & battery
Battery voltage12 V6 V
Power sourceMains / 12 V vehicleCar socket
USB-C chargingNoNo
Design & durability
Weight428 g499 g
Width124 mm114 mm
Height101 mm43 mm
Depth36 mm180 mm
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels95
Channel scanYes—
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
Key lockYesYes
Roger beepYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
ConnectorsRJ-45 Mikrofonbuchse, 3,5mm Klinke3,5mm Klinke, 6‑polige Mikrofonbuchse
Radios in the base pack11
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