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Albrecht AE 6491 ANC vs President Barry II

What AE 6491 ANC does better (0) and where Barry II wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Albrecht AE 6491 ANC
Albrecht · 2021AE 6491 ANC
4.2Score
0 advantages≈ £130
vs
President Barry II
President · 2025Barry II
6.0Score
1 advantage≈ £100
Higher score
6.3Range & power6.3
3.0Features6.2
Dimensions

Size comparison

AE 6491 ANCBarry II
1,880 × 5701,310125 × 18045
AE 6491 ANCBarry IIDifference
Height570 mm180 mm+390 mm
Width1,880 mm125 mm+1,755 mm
Depth1,310 mm45 mm+1,265 mm
Weight1,900 g900 g+1,000 g

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

Why is AE 6491 ANC better than Barry II?

AE 6491 ANC has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is Barry II better than AE 6491 ANC?

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

Side by side

President Barry IIPresident Barry II≈ £1006.0
Radio & range
Radio standardsCBCB
LicenceLicence-freeLicence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)NoNo
Frequency ranges26.565 - 27.405 MHz26.965 - 27.405 MHz
Transmit power4 W4 W
Channels8080
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)38—
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYes—
Squelchautomatic, adjustableautomatic, adjustable
Power & battery
Battery voltage12 V12 V
Power sourceMains / 12 V vehicleCar socket
USB-C chargingNoNo
Design & durability
Weight1,900 g900 g
Width1,880 mm125 mm
Height570 mm180 mm
Depth1,310 mm45 mm
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels9—
Channel scanYesYes
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
Roger beepYesYes
Noise reductionYesYes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors3,5mm Klinke, 6‑polige MikrofonbuchseUSB-A, 3,5mm Klinke, 2,5mm Klinke, 6‑polige Mikrofonbuchse
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