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Albrecht AE 6290 vs Midland M-Mini USB

What AE 6290 does better (1) and where M-Mini USB wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Albrecht AE 6290
Albrecht · 2021AE 6290
4.7Score
1 advantage≈ £75
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Midland M-Mini USB
Midland · 2025M-Mini USB
0 advantages≈ £65
6.3Range & power6.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

AE 6290M-Mini USB
124 × 10136102 × 25100
AE 6290M-Mini USBDifference
Height101 mm25 mm+76 mm
Width124 mm102 mm+22 mm
Depth36 mm100 mm−64 mm
Weight428 g450 g−22 g

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

Why is AE 6290 better than M-Mini USB?

  1. Weight428 g vs 450 g+5%

Why is M-Mini USB better than AE 6290?

M-Mini USB has no measurable advantages in this pair.

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 MHz26.565 - 27.99125 MHz
Transmit power4 W4 W
Channels8080
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)104—
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYes—
Squelchautomatic, adjustabledigital squelch
Power & battery
Battery voltage12 V13.2 V
Power sourceMains / 12 V vehicleMains / 12 V vehicle, Car socket
USB-C chargingNoNo
Design & durability
Weight428 g450 g
Width124 mm102 mm
Height101 mm25 mm
Depth36 mm100 mm
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)Yes—
VOX sensitivity levels9—
Channel scanYesYes
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
Key lockYesYes
Roger beepYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
ConnectorsRJ-45 Mikrofonbuchse, 3,5mm KlinkeUSB-A, 3,5mm Klinke, RJ-45 Mikrofonbuchse
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