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Jopix CB-80 vs Midland M-5

What CB-80 does better (1) and where M-5 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Jopix CB-80
Jopix · 2025CB-80
8.5Score
1 advantage≈ £85
Higher score
vs
Midland M-5
Midland · 2025M-5
0 advantages≈ £120
6.3Range & power6.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

CB-80M-5
120 × 6141110 × 12025
CB-80M-5Difference
Height61 mm120 mm−59 mm
Width120 mm110 mm+10 mm
Depth41 mm25 mm+16 mm
Weight290 g380 g−90 g

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

Why is CB-80 better than M-5?

  1. Weight290 g vs 380 g+31%

Why is M-5 better than CB-80?

M-5 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Jopix CB-80Jopix CB-80≈ £858.5
Midland M-5Midland M-5≈ £120
Radio & range
Radio standardsCBCB
LicenceLicence-freeLicence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)NoNo
Frequency ranges26.565 - 27.99125 MHz26.565 - 27.99125 MHz
Transmit power4 W4 W
Channels8080
Squelchautomatic, adjustableautomatic, adjustable, digital squelch
Power & battery
Battery capacity2,600 mAh—
Battery voltage7.4 V—
Power sourceRechargeable packCar socket
USB-C chargingNoNo
Battery level indicatorYes—
Design & durability
Weight290 g380 g
Width120 mm110 mm
Height61 mm120 mm
Depth41 mm25 mm
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)Yes—
Channel scanYesYes
FlashlightYes—
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
Key lockYesYes
Roger beepYes—
Monitor buttonYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors2,5 und 3,5 mmUSB-A, 3,5mm Klinke, RJ-45 Mikrofonbuchse
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