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Maas-Elektronik KCB-3000 vs Midland M-Mini USB

What KCB-3000 does better (0) and where M-Mini USB wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Maas-Elektronik KCB-3000
Maas-Elektronik · 2025KCB-3000
7.1Score
0 advantages≈ £80
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Midland M-Mini USB
Midland · 2025M-Mini USB
1 advantage≈ £65
6.3Range & power6.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

KCB-3000M-Mini USB
189 × 7457102 × 25100
KCB-3000M-Mini USBDifference
Height74 mm25 mm+49 mm
Width189 mm102 mm+87 mm
Depth57 mm100 mm−43 mm
Weight630 g450 g+180 g

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

Why is KCB-3000 better than M-Mini USB?

KCB-3000 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is M-Mini USB better than KCB-3000?

  1. Weight630 g vs 450 g+40%
Specifications

Side by side

Radio & range
Radio standardsCBCB
LicenceLicence-freeLicence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)NoNo
Frequency ranges26.565 - 27.405 MHz26.565 - 27.99125 MHz
Transmit power4 W4 W
Channels8080
Squelchautomatic, adjustabledigital squelch
Power & battery
Battery voltage12 V13.2 V
Power sourceCar socketMains / 12 V vehicle, Car socket
USB-C chargingNoNo
Design & durability
Weight630 g450 g
Width189 mm102 mm
Height74 mm25 mm
Depth57 mm100 mm
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)Yes—
Channel scanYesYes
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
Key lockYesYes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors2,5 und 3,5 mm, 3,5mm Klinke, 6‑polige MikrofonbuchseUSB-A, 3,5mm Klinke, RJ-45 Mikrofonbuchse
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