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Albrecht AE 6491 VOX vs President Barry II

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

Albrecht AE 6491 VOX
Albrecht · 2020AE 6491 VOX
1 advantage≈ £120
vs
President Barry II
President · 2025Barry II
6.0Score
0 advantages≈ £100
Higher score
9.8Range & power6.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

AE 6491 VOXBarry II
306 × 230740125 × 18045
AE 6491 VOXBarry IIDifference
Height230 mm180 mm+50 mm
Width306 mm125 mm+181 mm
Depth740 mm45 mm+695 mm
Weight836 g900 g−64 g

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

Why is AE 6491 VOX better than Barry II?

  1. Weight836 g vs 900 g+8%

Why is Barry II better than AE 6491 VOX?

Barry II has no measurable advantages in this pair.

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 power—4 W
Channels—80
Maximum range (claimed)30 km—
Squelchautomaticautomatic, adjustable
Power & battery
Battery voltage—12 V
Power sourceMains / 12 V vehicleCar socket
USB-C charging—No
Design & durability
Weight836 g900 g
Width306 mm125 mm
Height230 mm180 mm
Depth740 mm45 mm
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
Channel scanYesYes
Emergency / SOS alarm—Yes
Roger beep—Yes
Noise reduction—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors—USB-A, 3,5mm Klinke, 2,5mm Klinke, 6‑polige Mikrofonbuchse
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