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Albrecht AE 6491 VOX vs Midland 38

What AE 6491 VOX does better (0) and where 38 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Albrecht AE 6491 VOX
Albrecht · 2020AE 6491 VOX
0 advantages≈ £120
vs
Midland 38
Midland · 202638
5.2Score
0 advantages≈ £100
Higher score
9.8Range & power6.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

AE 6491 VOX38
306 × 230740190 × 12035
AE 6491 VOX38Difference
Height230 mm120 mm+110 mm
Width306 mm190 mm+116 mm
Depth740 mm35 mm+705 mm
Weight836 g840 g−4 g

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

Why is AE 6491 VOX better than 38?

AE 6491 VOX has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is 38 better than AE 6491 VOX?

38 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Midland 38Midland 38≈ £1005.2
Radio & range
Radio standardsCBCB
LicenceLicence-freeLicence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)NoNo
Frequency ranges26.565 - 27.405 MHz26.565 - 27.99125 MHz
Transmit power—4 W
Channels—80
Maximum range (claimed)30 km—
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)—142
CTCSS / DCS sub-tones—Yes
Squelchautomaticadjustable
Power & battery
Battery voltage—12 V
Power sourceMains / 12 V vehicleMains / 12 V vehicle
USB-C charging—No
Design & durability
Weight836 g840 g
Width306 mm190 mm
Height230 mm120 mm
Depth740 mm35 mm
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels—9
Channel scanYesYes
Emergency / SOS alarm—Yes
Key lock—Yes
Roger beep—Yes
Noise reduction—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors—6‑polige Mikrofonbuchse, 3,5mm Klinke
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