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Albrecht AE 6290 vs President William II

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

Albrecht AE 6290
Albrecht · 2021AE 6290
4.7Score
1 advantage≈ £75
vs
President William II
President · 2025William II
6.1Score
1 advantage≈ £130
Higher score
6.3Range & power6.3
3.2Features6.4
Dimensions

Size comparison

AE 6290William II
124 × 10136140 × 11545
AE 6290William IIDifference
Height101 mm115 mm−14 mm
Width124 mm140 mm−16 mm
Depth36 mm45 mm−9 mm
Weight428 g730 g−302 g

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

Why is AE 6290 better than William II?

  1. Weight428 g vs 730 g+71%

Why is William II better than AE 6290?

  1. USB-C chargingNo · AE 6290: Yes
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 - 27.405 MHz
Transmit power4 W4 W
Channels8080
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)104—
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYes—
Squelchautomatic, adjustableautomatic, adjustable
Power & battery
Battery voltage12 V12 V
Power sourceMains / 12 V vehicleMains / 12 V vehicle
USB-C chargingNoYes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Design & durability
Weight428 g730 g
Width124 mm140 mm
Height101 mm115 mm
Depth36 mm45 mm
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels99
Channel scanYesYes
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
Key lockYesYes
Roger beepYesYes
Noise reduction—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
ConnectorsRJ-45 Mikrofonbuchse, 3,5mm Klinke2,5mm Klinke, 3,5mm Klinke, USB-C, 6‑polige Mikrofonbuchse
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