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Midland 18 vs President Jerry

What 18 does better (0) and where Jerry wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Midland 18
Midland · 202518
0 advantages≈ £70
vs
President Jerry
President · 2025Jerry
4.6Score
1 advantage≈ £85
Higher score
6.3Range & power6.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

18Jerry
114 × 43180152 × 6637
18JerryDifference
Height43 mm66 mm−23 mm
Width114 mm152 mm−38 mm
Depth180 mm37 mm+143 mm
Weight499 g305 g+194 g

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

Why is 18 better than Jerry?

18 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is Jerry better than 18?

  1. Weight499 g vs 305 g+64%
Specifications

Side by side

Midland 18Midland 18≈ £70
President JerryPresident Jerry≈ £854.6
Radio & range
Radio standardsCBCB
LicenceLicence-freeLicence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)NoNo
Frequency ranges26.565 - 27.99125 MHz26.565 - 27.405 MHz
Transmit power4 W4 W
Channels8080
Squelchautomatic, adjustableautomatic, adjustable
Power & battery
Battery capacity—1,800 mAh
Battery voltage6 V7.4 V
Power sourceCar socketRechargeable pack, Car socket
USB-C chargingNoNo
Battery level indicator—Yes
Design & durability
Weight499 g305 g
Width114 mm152 mm
Height43 mm66 mm
Depth180 mm37 mm
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels5—
Channel scan—Yes
Dual watch—Yes
Flashlight—Yes
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
Key lockYesYes
Roger beep—Yes
Monitor button—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors3,5mm Klinke, 6‑polige Mikrofonbuchse2,5 und 3,5 mm
Radios in the base pack11
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