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Albrecht AE 6390 vs Albrecht Float 2

What AE 6390 does better (2) and where Float 2 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Albrecht AE 6390
Albrecht · 2025AE 6390
7.1Score
2 advantages≈ £90
vs
Albrecht Float 2
Albrecht · 2023Float 2
7.5Score
2 advantages≈ £95
Higher score
6.3Range & power7.9
8.6Features4.0
Dimensions

Size comparison

AE 6390Float 2
185 × 55145128 × 5938
AE 6390Float 2Difference
Height55 mm59 mm−4 mm
Width185 mm128 mm+57 mm
Depth145 mm38 mm+107 mm
Weight1,350 g250 g+1,100 g

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

Why is AE 6390 better than Float 2?

  1. Transmit power4 W vs 0.5 W8×
  2. Channels80 vs 165×

Why is Float 2 better than AE 6390?

  1. Weight1,350 g vs 250 g5.4×
  2. USB-C chargingNo · AE 6390: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Albrecht AE 6390Albrecht AE 6390≈ £907.1
Albrecht Float 2Albrecht Float 2≈ £957.5
Radio & range
Radio standardsCBPMR446
LicenceLicence-freeLicence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)NoNo
Frequency ranges26.965 - 27.405 MHz446 MHz
Transmit power4 W0.5 W
Channels8016
Maximum range (claimed)—10 km
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)—38
CTCSS / DCS sub-tones—Yes
Squelchautomatic, adjustableautomatic
Call tones—20
Power & battery
Battery capacity—1,200 mAh
Battery voltage12 V—
Power sourceCar socketRechargeable pack, AA / AAA batteries
Runs on AA/AAA batteries too—Yes
USB-C chargingNoYes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Design & durability
Weight1,350 g250 g
Width185 mm128 mm
Height55 mm59 mm
Depth145 mm38 mm
Protection rating—IP67
Water protection (IPx)—IPx7
Floats—Yes
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackOrange
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watch—Yes
Flashlight—Yes
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
Key lock—Yes
Roger beep—Yes
Monitor button—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors3,5mm Klinke, 6‑polige Mikrofonbuchse2,5mm Klinke, USB-C
Radios in the base pack—2
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