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Midland 18 vs President Jimmy III

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

Midland 18
Midland · 202518
1 advantage≈ £70
vs
President Jimmy III
President · 2025Jimmy III
7.1Score
0 advantages≈ £45
Higher score
6.3Range & power6.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

18Jimmy III
114 × 43180115 × 13045
18Jimmy IIIDifference
Height43 mm130 mm−87 mm
Width114 mm115 mm−1 mm
Depth180 mm45 mm+135 mm
Weight499 g560 g−61 g

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

Why is 18 better than Jimmy III?

  1. Weight499 g vs 560 g+12%

Why is Jimmy III better than 18?

Jimmy III has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Midland 18Midland 18≈ £70
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 voltage6 V13.2 V
Power sourceCar socketMains / 12 V vehicle
USB-C chargingNoNo
Design & durability
Weight499 g560 g
Width114 mm115 mm
Height43 mm130 mm
Depth180 mm45 mm
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels5—
Channel scan—Yes
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
Key lockYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors3,5mm Klinke, 6‑polige Mikrofonbuchse3,5mm Klinke, 6‑polige Mikrofonbuchse
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