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Albrecht AE 6390 vs Midland 38

What AE 6390 does better (0) and where 38 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Albrecht AE 6390
Albrecht · 2025AE 6390
7.1Score
0 advantages≈ £90
Higher score
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Midland 38
Midland · 202638
5.2Score
1 advantage≈ £100
6.3Range & power6.3
8.6Features3.6
Dimensions

Size comparison

AE 639038
185 × 55145190 × 12035
AE 639038Difference
Height55 mm120 mm−65 mm
Width185 mm190 mm−5 mm
Depth145 mm35 mm+110 mm
Weight1,350 g840 g+510 g

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

Why is AE 6390 better than 38?

AE 6390 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is 38 better than AE 6390?

  1. Weight1,350 g vs 840 g+61%
Specifications

Side by side

Albrecht AE 6390Albrecht AE 6390≈ £907.1
Midland 38Midland 38≈ £1005.2
Radio & range
Radio standardsCBCB
LicenceLicence-freeLicence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)NoNo
Frequency ranges26.965 - 27.405 MHz26.565 - 27.99125 MHz
Transmit power4 W4 W
Channels8080
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)—142
CTCSS / DCS sub-tones—Yes
Squelchautomatic, adjustableadjustable
Power & battery
Battery voltage12 V12 V
Power sourceCar socketMains / 12 V vehicle
USB-C chargingNoNo
Design & durability
Weight1,350 g840 g
Width185 mm190 mm
Height55 mm120 mm
Depth145 mm35 mm
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels—9
Channel scanYesYes
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
Key lock—Yes
Roger beep—Yes
Noise reduction—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors3,5mm Klinke, 6‑polige Mikrofonbuchse6‑polige Mikrofonbuchse, 3,5mm Klinke
Radios in the base pack—1
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