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Albrecht AE 6491 ANC vs Midland M-5

What AE 6491 ANC does better (0) and where M-5 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Albrecht AE 6491 ANC
Albrecht · 2021AE 6491 ANC
4.2Score
0 advantages≈ £130
Higher score
vs
Midland M-5
Midland · 2025M-5
1 advantage≈ £120
6.3Range & power6.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

AE 6491 ANCM-5
1,880 × 5701,310110 × 12025
AE 6491 ANCM-5Difference
Height570 mm120 mm+450 mm
Width1,880 mm110 mm+1,770 mm
Depth1,310 mm25 mm+1,285 mm
Weight1,900 g380 g+1,520 g

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

Why is AE 6491 ANC better than M-5?

AE 6491 ANC has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is M-5 better than AE 6491 ANC?

  1. Weight1,900 g vs 380 g5×
Specifications

Side by side

Midland M-5Midland M-5≈ £120
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)38—
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYes—
Squelchautomatic, adjustableautomatic, adjustable, digital squelch
Power & battery
Battery voltage12 V—
Power sourceMains / 12 V vehicleCar socket
USB-C chargingNoNo
Design & durability
Weight1,900 g380 g
Width1,880 mm110 mm
Height570 mm120 mm
Depth1,310 mm25 mm
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)Yes—
VOX sensitivity levels9—
Channel scanYesYes
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
Key lock—Yes
Roger beepYes—
Noise reductionYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors3,5mm Klinke, 6‑polige MikrofonbuchseUSB-A, 3,5mm Klinke, RJ-45 Mikrofonbuchse
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