AdvertiseGB · GBP
tech21two-way radios, compared
  1. tech21
  2. Compare
  3. KCB-H-1000 vs M-5

Maas-Elektronik KCB-H-1000 vs Midland M-5

What KCB-H-1000 does better (2) and where M-5 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Maas-Elektronik KCB-H-1000
Maas-Elektronik · 2025KCB-H-1000
2 advantages≈ £110
vs
Midland M-5
Midland · 2025M-5
0 advantages≈ £120
6.3Range & power6.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

KCB-H-1000M-5
67 × 15850110 × 12025
KCB-H-1000M-5Difference
Height158 mm120 mm+38 mm
Width67 mm110 mm−43 mm
Depth50 mm25 mm+25 mm
Weight360 g380 g−20 g

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

Why is KCB-H-1000 better than M-5?

  1. USB-C chargingYes · M-5: No
  2. Weight360 g vs 380 g+6%

Why is M-5 better than KCB-H-1000?

M-5 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Midland M-5Midland M-5≈ £120
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, adjustableautomatic, adjustable, digital squelch
Power & battery
Power sourceRechargeable packCar socket
USB-C chargingYesNo
Battery level indicatorYes—
Design & durability
Weight360 g380 g
Width67 mm110 mm
Height158 mm120 mm
Depth50 mm25 mm
ShockproofYes—
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)Yes—
Channel scan—Yes
Dual watchYes—
Emergency / SOS alarm—Yes
Key lock—Yes
Monitor buttonYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
ConnectorsUSB-C, 2,5 und 3,5 mmUSB-A, 3,5mm Klinke, RJ-45 Mikrofonbuchse
To compare: 0up to 4 models
Compare