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Albrecht AE 6290 vs Midland Alan 100 Plus B

What AE 6290 does better (3) and where Alan 100 Plus B wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Albrecht AE 6290
Albrecht · 2021AE 6290
4.7Score
3 advantages≈ £75
Higher score
vs
Midland Alan 100 Plus B
1 advantage
6.3Range & power8.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

AE 6290Alan 100 Plus B
124 × 10136190 × 38124
AE 6290Alan 100 Plus BDifference
Height101 mm38 mm+63 mm
Width124 mm190 mm−66 mm
Depth36 mm124 mm−88 mm
Weight428 g1,200 g−772 g

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

Why is AE 6290 better than Alan 100 Plus B?

  1. Weight428 g vs 1,200 g2.8×
  2. Channels80 vs 402×
  3. DisplayBacklit display vs Monochrome display

Why is Alan 100 Plus B better than AE 6290?

  1. Transmit power4 W vs 4.5 W+12%
Specifications

Side by side

Albrecht AE 6290Albrecht AE 6290≈ £754.7
Radio & range
Radio standardsCBCB
LicenceLicence-freeLicence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)NoNo
Frequency ranges26.565 - 27.405 MHz26.965–27.405 MHz
Transmit power4 W4.5 W
Channels8040
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)104—
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYes—
Squelchautomatic, adjustable—
Power & battery
Battery voltage12 V—
Power sourceMains / 12 V vehicle—
USB-C chargingNo—
Design & durability
Weight428 g1,200 g
Width124 mm190 mm
Height101 mm38 mm
Depth36 mm124 mm
DisplayBacklit displayMonochrome display
ColoursBlack—
Features
VOX (hands-free)Yes—
VOX sensitivity levels9—
Channel scanYes—
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
Key lockYes—
Roger beepYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
ConnectorsRJ-45 Mikrofonbuchse, 3,5mm Klinke4 Pin socket
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