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Albrecht AE 6491 NRC vs Midland Alan Quarantotto

What AE 6491 NRC does better (1) and where Alan Quarantotto wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Albrecht AE 6491 NRC
Albrecht · 2025AE 6491 NRC
6.1Score
1 advantage≈ £200
Higher score
vs
Midland Alan Quarantotto
Midland · 2025Alan Quarantotto
1 advantage≈ £180
6.3Range & power3.4
Dimensions

Size comparison

AE 6491 NRCAlan Quarantotto
1,880 × 5701,31055 × 165205
AE 6491 NRCAlan QuarantottoDifference
Height570 mm165 mm+405 mm
Width1,880 mm55 mm+1,825 mm
Depth1,310 mm205 mm+1,105 mm
Weight1,900 g1,650 g+250 g

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

Why is AE 6491 NRC better than Alan Quarantotto?

  1. Channels80 vs 402×

Why is Alan Quarantotto better than AE 6491 NRC?

  1. Weight1,900 g vs 1,650 g+15%
Specifications

Side by side

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
Channels8040
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYes—
Squelchautomatic, adjustableadjustable
Power & battery
Battery voltage12 V13.8 V
Power sourceMains / 12 V vehicleMains / 12 V vehicle
USB-C chargingNoNo
Design & durability
Weight1,900 g1,650 g
Width1,880 mm55 mm
Height570 mm165 mm
Depth1,310 mm205 mm
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackSilver
Features
VOX (hands-free)Yes—
VOX sensitivity levels9—
Channel scanYes—
Emergency / SOS alarmYes—
Roger beepYes—
Noise reductionYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors3,5mm Klinke, 6‑polige Mikrofonbuchse4polige Mikrofonbuchse, 3,5mm Klinke
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