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Albrecht AE 6491 ANC vs Midland M-88

What AE 6491 ANC does better (3) and where M-88 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Albrecht AE 6491 ANC
Albrecht · 2021AE 6491 ANC
4.2Score
3 advantages≈ £130
Higher score
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Midland M-88
Midland · 2022M-88
3.6Score
1 advantage≈ £140
6.3Range & power2.3
3.0Features2.3

Why is AE 6491 ANC better than M-88?

  1. Transmit power4 W vs 0.5 W8×
  2. Channels80 vs 126.7×
  3. DisplayBacklit display vs Monochrome display

Why is M-88 better than AE 6491 ANC?

  1. Weight1,900 g vs 677 g2.8×
Specifications

Side by side

Midland M-88Midland M-88≈ £1403.6
Radio & range
Radio standardsCBCB
LicenceLicence-freeLicence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)NoNo
Frequency ranges26.565 - 27.405 MHz446 MHz
Transmit power4 W0.5 W
Channels8012
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)38—
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYes—
Squelchautomatic, adjustableautomatic
Power & battery
Battery voltage12 V—
Power sourceMains / 12 V vehicleMains / 12 V vehicle
USB-C chargingNo—
Design & durability
Weight1,900 g677 g
Width1,880 mm188 mm
Height570 mm57 mm
Depth1,310 mm77 mm
DisplayBacklit displayMonochrome display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels9—
Channel scanYesYes
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
Key lock—Yes
Roger beepYes—
Noise reductionYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors3,5mm Klinke, 6‑polige Mikrofonbuchse6 Pin
Radios in the base pack—1
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